Nancy Beck Nominated To Lead CPSC : Shots - Health News Nancy Beck is the Trump administration's nominee to lead the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a seven-year term. Many scientists and public health experts warn she is a dangerous choice.Heard onToggle more optionsPresident Trump's nominee to lead the Consumer Product Safety Commission is Nancy Beck, a toxicologist who currently leads chemical and pesticide regulation at the Environmental Protection Agency. The CPSC is the top federal consumer watchdog in the country. Its five-member board, which Beck will lead for seven years if...…Nancy Beck Nominated To Lead CPSC : Shots - Health News Nancy Beck is the Trump administration's nominee to lead the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a seven-year term. Many scientists and public health experts warn she is a dangerous choice.Heard onToggle more optionsPresident Trump's nominee to lead the Consumer Product Safety Commission is Nancy Beck, a toxicologist who currently leads chemical and pesticide regulation at the Environmental Protection Agency. The CPSC is the top federal consumer watchdog in the country. Its five-member board, which Beck will lead for seven years if...WW…

The Latest Economic And Health Effects Of Pandemic COVID-19 cases are surging in several states. In some places, officials are urging people to stay home and enjoy July 4th celebrations, like fireworks, from their houses.Heard onToggle more optionsCOVID-19 cases are surging in several states. In some places, officials are urging people to stay home and enjoy July 4th celebrations, like fireworks, from their houses.SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:On this holiday this year, the country is facing a serious health emergency. COVID-19 cases are surging in several states and in some cases are setting new...…The Latest Economic And Health Effects Of Pandemic COVID-19 cases are surging in several states. In some places, officials are urging people to stay home and enjoy July 4th celebrations, like fireworks, from their houses.Heard onToggle more optionsCOVID-19 cases are surging in several states. In some places, officials are urging people to stay home and enjoy July 4th celebrations, like fireworks, from their houses.SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:On this holiday this year, the country is facing a serious health emergency. COVID-19 cases are surging in several states and in some cases are setting new...WW…

Scott Pruitt Resigns As Head Of Environmental Protection Agency After months of ethics scandals and investigations, the embattled Environmental Protection Agency head has resigned, the president said Thursday.Updated at 6:01 p.m. ET Scott Pruitt will no longer lead the Environmental Protection Agency, . "I have accepted the resignation of Scott Pruitt," Trump tweeted. "Within the Agency Scott has done an outstanding job, and I will always be thankful to him for this," Trump also wrote. The president that on Monday, will "assume duties as the acting Administrator of the EPA." "I have no...…Scott Pruitt Resigns As Head Of Environmental Protection Agency After months of ethics scandals and investigations, the embattled Environmental Protection Agency head has resigned, the president said Thursday.Updated at 6:01 p.m. ET Scott Pruitt will no longer lead the Environmental Protection Agency, . "I have accepted the resignation of Scott Pruitt," Trump tweeted. "Within the Agency Scott has done an outstanding job, and I will always be thankful to him for this," Trump also wrote. The president that on Monday, will "assume duties as the acting Administrator of the EPA." "I have no...WW…

States Spend Millions On Flood Control States including Virginia and Texas have set aside significant money to address flooding. Local officials hope it will help pay for flood prevention projects that the federal government won't fund.Heard onToggle more optionsA handful of states are preparing to spend millions of dollars to address flooding, as extreme rain and sea level rise threaten communities along rivers and coastlines. On July 1, Virginia's new Community Flood Preparedness Fund went into effect. It will set aside an estimated $45 million a year for flood mitigation projects. To...…States Spend Millions On Flood Control States including Virginia and Texas have set aside significant money to address flooding. Local officials hope it will help pay for flood prevention projects that the federal government won't fund.Heard onToggle more optionsA handful of states are preparing to spend millions of dollars to address flooding, as extreme rain and sea level rise threaten communities along rivers and coastlines. On July 1, Virginia's new Community Flood Preparedness Fund went into effect. It will set aside an estimated $45 million a year for flood mitigation projects. To...WW…

No FEMA Legal Services Funding For Coronavirus The agency usually provides funding for legal aid hotlines after disasters. But the White House has not approved such funding for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Heard onToggle more optionsUnprecedented job losses and furloughs have pushed millions of Americans to the brink of eviction during the coronavirus pandemic, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the White House have failed to fund a legal assistance program that is routinely available to disaster survivors. After hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters,...…No FEMA Legal Services Funding For Coronavirus The agency usually provides funding for legal aid hotlines after disasters. But the White House has not approved such funding for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Heard onToggle more optionsUnprecedented job losses and furloughs have pushed millions of Americans to the brink of eviction during the coronavirus pandemic, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the White House have failed to fund a legal assistance program that is routinely available to disaster survivors. After hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters,...WW…

Texas Electricity Bills Skyrocket Due To Winter Storm : Live Updates: Winter Storms 2021 Texas allows companies to sell electricity at wholesale prices. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.Millions of Texas residents suffered last week when a winter storm caused a statewide electrical grid failure. But those who had power, even intermittently, are also paying a price — literally. Many residents face enormous bills for the electricity they used during the storm. Residents with variable-rate...…Texas Electricity Bills Skyrocket Due To Winter Storm : Live Updates: Winter Storms 2021 Texas allows companies to sell electricity at wholesale prices. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.Millions of Texas residents suffered last week when a winter storm caused a statewide electrical grid failure. But those who had power, even intermittently, are also paying a price — literally. Many residents face enormous bills for the electricity they used during the storm. Residents with variable-rate...WW…

EPA Science Rule Could Exclude Important Studies Studies based on private health data are crucial to understanding dangers posed by pollution. A new rule makes it harder for the EPA to consider many studies when setting safeguards.The Environmental Protection Agency adopted a new rule restricting the types of scientific studies its own regulators can use to rein in pollution, in the Trump administration's latest effort to undercut the use of science in establishing public health standards. The goes into effect on Wednesday and applies to all future EPA regulations. It puts a premium on...…EPA Science Rule Could Exclude Important Studies Studies based on private health data are crucial to understanding dangers posed by pollution. A new rule makes it harder for the EPA to consider many studies when setting safeguards.The Environmental Protection Agency adopted a new rule restricting the types of scientific studies its own regulators can use to rein in pollution, in the Trump administration's latest effort to undercut the use of science in establishing public health standards. The goes into effect on Wednesday and applies to all future EPA regulations. It puts a premium on...WW…