Florida senators press HHS to use domestic IV manufacturers to ease shortages

Florida Sens. Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are questioning why the Biden administration hasn’t done more to leverage domestic IV fluid manufacturing in the wake of shortages caused by ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

As IV shortage continues, U.S. invokes wartime power to speed recovery

Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.

Here’s How the U.S. Is Handling the IV Fluid Shortage Caused by Helene

The U.S. government and its agencies are providing recovery assistance and granting import waivers to Baxter International, which makes 60 percent of U.S. IV liquids, after its North Carolina ...

Business - Inc. - October 16

IV shortage 'creates havoc' for hospitals, exposing supply chain 'whack-a-mole'

A shortage of IV fluid in the wake of Hurricane Helene is shining a spotlight on the fragility and vulnerability of the country's medical supply chain. Hospitals were left scrambling after the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Long before Helene, IV fluid shortages plagued hospitals

Years before Hurricane Helene shut down a critical intravenous fluid facility in North Carolina, sparking concerns in hospitals across the country, many common IV fluids were already in short ...

Hospitals' IV fluid shortage may impact surgeries for weeks

Surgery schedules around the country may be washed out for several more weeks while a crucial IV and sterile fluids factory remains closed after a hurricane-related shutdown

National IV Fluid Shortage Could Affect Hospital Surgeries for Weeks

Hurricane Helene knocked out the Baxter International plant in North Carolina that makes about 60 percent of the crucial medical supply, creating a knock-on effect that may persist for a while.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Fuel shortage slowing Hurricane Milton recovery in Florida

Floridians are still cleaning up the devastation left behind by Hurricane Milton after it struck the state last week. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on what the area looks like and the ...

Fuel shortage starting to subside in Florida as cleanup from Milton continues

Floridians are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Milton struck last week, but fuel is slowly returning to the state after an initial shortage in the aftermath of the storm. CBS News ...

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Politics - The Hill - October 24

Georgia sees record voting on the first day of in-person early voting

Trump to rally in Atlanta while Harris interviews in Detroit

National Latino group endorses Florida's Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for Senate

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Politics - The Hill - October 24

Senate Intelligence chair presses web domain companies to take action against Russian influence operations

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Politics - The Hill - October 24

Scott holds 4-point lead over Democrat in Florida Senate race: Poll

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Politics - The Hill - October 23

Florida Democrat: Sexism and racism 'still exist' in US politics

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Politics - The Hill - October 13

Florida teenager accused of using machete to intimidate voters at polling station

A Florida teenager was arrested Tuesday after approaching multiple Duval County voters in a threatening manner with a machete, police say. Caleb James Williams, 18, was apprehended after two women ...

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Harris faces Fox News grilling as Trump stands by false claims about immigrants eating pet – US elections live

Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior Republicans. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington: ‘It is time for a new generation of leadership’ – live

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Indigenous senator yells at King Charles during Australia trip

An Indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land as the British royal visited Australia’s parliament

World - ABC News - October 21

'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King Charles

An Indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land as the British royal visited Australia’s parliament

Entertainment - ABC News - October 21

Trump's anti-immigrant, domestic "enemy" rhetoric in focus

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IV fluid expiration dates extended

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story IV fluid expiration dates extended Federal regulators have approved a change to the expiration dates for ...

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Ron DeSantis ramps up efforts to defeat Florida abortion-rights ballot measure

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Florida woman used Roblox to instruct 10-year-old to kill infant by dropping him on floor, officials say

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Democrats bet big on Texas, using Beyoncé's star power in bid to flip Senate seat

The Democratic Party are hoping to defeat Ted Cruz to keep control of the Senate, but it is an uphill battle.

Flood situation in France gradually easing

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Why the Celtics elected to waive Lonnie Walker IV

Lonnie Walker IV impressed in camp, but several factors beyond his control led to the Celtics waiving him, writes Chris Forsberg.

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Durable-goods orders retreat due to Boeing. Manufacturing slump goes on.

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Francesca Eastwood arrested in Beverly Hills on suspicion of felony domestic violence

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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

Domestic workers paying high price in Hezbollah war with Israel

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Sunday with Tobias Menzies: ‘ I’ve become a lot better at domestics’

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White House holds press briefing

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Boeing Eases Cash Crunch as Strikers Dig In Deeper

The troubled planemaker arranged a $10 billion credit agreement with a group of banks while union workers showed no sign of ending their walkout.

Business - Inc. - October 15

More prisoners freed early to ease overcrowding

Some 1,100 prisoners will be released as ministers launch a review of sentencing that could see new types of punishment outside of jails.

10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises

U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.

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