October 11, 2016
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Public Health & Healthcare Preparedness
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STATEMENT Statement by USAID Administrator Gayle Smith on Escalating Humanitarian Response to Hurricane Matthew. The United States is committed to supporting our neighbors in the aftermath of this disaster, and we are working around the clock to save lives and meet urgent needs. (USAID, 10/8/16)
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REPORT Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report. Often called "the voice of CDC," the MMWR series is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. (CDC, 10/7/16)
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Homeland Security & Disaster Preparedness
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PRESS RELEASE NSF Awards $22.7 Million to Strengthen Nation's Infrastructure. The delivery of essential services -- whether in food, water, health or emergency response -- relies increasingly upon a complex, interconnected system of critical infrastructure. Ensuring these interdependent systems continue to operate during disasters and other disruptive events is crucial to maintaining public health and safety. (NSF, 10/5/16)
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PRESS RELEASE USDA Prepares for Hurricane Matthew. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that could potentially be affected by Hurricane Matthew that USDA has several programs that provide assistance before, during and after disasters. (USDA, 10/5/16)
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Radiological & Nuclear Disaster Preparedness
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Science & Technology Policy
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There are no hearings scheduled for this week.
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