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Trump’s EPA Will Shield Info on Asbestos Imports and Use From Public

January 4, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: January 4, 2019

Federal data shows a large increase in asbestos imports to the U.S. Environmental groups have called for better reporting of asbestos products by U.S. manufacturers. The petition requested the EPA to require importers and users of asbestos and asbestos-containing products… [read]

Trump Administration Putting Chocolate Milk Back In School Lunches

December 11, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 13, 2018

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is rolling back the Hunger-Free Kids Act championed by Former First Lady Michelle Obama. The plan to deregulate the school lunch program was first brought up in a press conference in May of 2017. Sonny… [read]

Trump Big Pharma Tax Cut Instead of Lowering Drug Prices After Sketchy $2.5M Payout

November 26, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: November 26, 2018

One of Trump’s campaign promises was to lower drug prices. Trump said they were “getting away with murder.” He has not accomplished his pledge, and new tax filings may reveal why he instead gave the pharmaceutical companies a tax break.… [read]

Trump Picks Ex-Monsanto Executive To Lead U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

October 29, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 31, 2018

President Donald Trump says he wants Aurelia Skipwith to head the Fish and Wildlife Service. Skipwith is a former executive at Monsanto, now owned by Bayer. Skipwith is a biologist and lawyer who spent more than six years at Monsanto… [read]

The White House Has Been Spreading Negative Information On Marijuana

October 3, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 3, 2018

Memos and emails obtained by Buzzfeed News show the current administration attempting to reverse positive public support of cannabis. In August BuzzFeed News reported on a secretive marijuana committee operated by the White House with the purpose of spreading negative… [read]

Trump’s FDA Is Bringing Back Asbestos and Making Russian Company Very Happy

August 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: August 22, 2018

In his continued effort to make America great again, Donald Trump is bringing back asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber with a lot of qualities desirable for manufacturing. It’s an excellent heat insulator, it dampens sound, and it is fire-resistant,… [read]

Trump Considering Drug Testing Plan For Food Stamp Recipients

April 12, 2018 by Michael Edwards

The Trump administration is considering allowing states to require drug testing for some food stamp recipients. The plan would narrowly target and affect mostly “able-bodied” people, according to an anonymous administration official, AP reports. The rule would apply to around… [read]