Inside the ‘incredible journey’ to make the bald eagle the official U.S. national bird

The House and Senate unanimously pass a bill to make the bald eagle the U.S. national bird. Preston Cook, co-Chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his push to make it happen.

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One man's mission to (finally) make the bald eagle the U.S. national bird

After learning that the bald eagle is not officially the national bird, an "eaglevangelist" is working with Congress to remedy that omission.
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House passes bill to make the bald eagle the official U.S. bird

The House passed a bill late Monday that officially makes the bald eagle the national bird. The bill now goes to President Biden for his signature. While most people thought the bald eagle already ...
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Bill to officially make bald eagle national bird heads to Biden’s desk

A bill to officially designate the bald eagle as the national bird will head to President Biden’s desk after passage in the House on Monday. While the bald eagle has been a major national symbol ...
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Agriculture Department to Require Testing of U.S. Milk Supply for Bird Flu Virus

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Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu

Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu
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US agriculture officials mandate testing of milk supply for bird flu

USDA will test raw milk in attempt to stop spread of virus as more than 700 dairy herds infected since March. America’s national milk supply must be tested for the bird flu virus under a new ...
The Guardian - Dec. 6
USDA orders national milk testing to monitor bird flu in dairy herds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.
CBS News - Dec. 6
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Ukraine Makes a Case to Trump’s Team as Its Officials Visit U.S.

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Inside the ‘incredible journey’ to make the bald eagle the official U.S. national bird

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