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Blunt, Burr demand answers from Biden Administration

U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, and Richard Burr (N.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, sent a letter urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to detail the administration’s

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BBB Tips: New resolutions for a fraud-free new year

Are you considering a New Year’s resolution to lose weight or save money for retirement? What about resolving to be a savvy consumer as well? Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests trying out new habits that can help you avoid scams and find trustworthy businesses that offer the services or products you need. BBB Scam Tracker

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In the Garden

By Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger You did it! You made it through another year. You’ve walked through good times, great times, and a few hard days. But you’re still here and still seeking God or you wouldn’t be reading this devotion. I am grateful you showed up today. That despite everything you’ve been through, both

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Santa missed the mark? BBB offers tips returning presents

Returning or exchanging presents has become part of the holiday routine for many of us. The good news? You can make it a lot easier by following Better Business Bureau (BBB) advice. First of all, when you buy things, make sure you understand a store or website’s return policy and procedure. Stores aren’t legally required

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Blunt, Moran Demand HHS Reverse Flawed Liver Allocation Policy

U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (MO.) and Jerry Moran (KS) issued the following statement in response to the release of documents, including emails between the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and organ procurement organizations, regarding the national liver allocation policy. The emails released are in response to a Nov. 17, 2021, United States Court of

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9 New Year’s traditions from cultures around the world

Happy (almost!) New Year! Whether you’re ringing in New Year’s Eve from some exciting foreign country or at home with family and friends, you probably have a New Year’s tradition or two. Common traditions throughout the United States include singing “Auld Lang Syne” to greet the New Year, and eating black-eyed peas for good luck.

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14 classic New Year’s Eve traditions we learned from our grandparents

While New Year’s may be all about looking ahead, there’s something undeniably nostalgic about the holiday that falls at midnight on December 31. After all, the iconic New Year’s Eve song “Auld Lang Syne” roughly translates to “old long since,” or “times gone by.” There are so many interesting and classic New Year’s Eve traditions

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BBB Tip: Plan your budget before paying for online shopping in installments

“Buy now, pay later” installment services are growing in popularity among national retailers of all sizes. These purchases allow a buyer to space out smaller payments on an item over time without using a credit card. Unlike the layaway services many retailers offered in the past, a buyer receives the item immediately, without having to

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Sandy Crawford Capitol report

Whether we are ready or not, the holidays are here. During this joyous season, it is my sincere hope that you are able to spend time with those you cherish the most.  For me, this is a time to reflect on the past year, consider my many blessings and look forward to a new year

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