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Nov 28 2025HEALTH

Public Health Office Closures: What's Happening and Why?

Public health offices in several towns are at risk of closing. The proposal is being reviewed before a final decision. The plan is to shut down seven leased offices in the region. The board wants more information before making a final call. They asked the Medical Officer of Health to take another lo

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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

Texas' Rural Communities Face Uncertainty from Federal Office Closures

In the heart of rural Texas, residents are grappling with the potential closure of federal offices. The Department of Governmental Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has been tasked with trimming the federal government. This has left many Texans wondering about the impact on their communities. T

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

New Rules: Why You Might Need to Visit the Social Security Office Soon

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out stricter identity checks. This means millions of people will need to visit an SSA field office instead of handling things over the phone. Starting March 31st, verifying your identity over the phone will no longer be an option. If you can't veri

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

The Civil Rights Office: A Casualty of Layoffs

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been significantly impacted by recent layoffs. The layoffs have resulted in the closure of seven out of 12 regional offices and a loss of nearly half of its staff. This has left many concerned about the future of civil rights protections i

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