Tag: efforts
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Anti-fraud efforts meet real-world test during ACA enrollment period
Unauthorized switching of Affordable Care Act plans appears to have tapered off in recent weeks based on an almost one-third drop in casework associated with consumer complaints, say federal regulators. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which oversees the ACA, credits steps taken to thwart enrollment and switching problems that triggered more than 274,000 complaints…
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Latest on bomb cyclone damage and recovery efforts
Latest on bomb cyclone damage and recovery efforts – CBS News Watch CBS News Areas of the northwestern U.S. are recovering as a deadly storm known as a bomb cyclone tore through the region. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the recovery efforts. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…
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Stingless bees’ lead conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest
Stingless bees’ lead conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest – CBS News Watch CBS News As President Joe Biden makes history by becoming the first U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest, efforts are being made to preserve the planet’s critical ecosystems. One project is being led by a surprising species. Be the first to…
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U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts
Suicides among military service members rose in 2023 continuing a gradual rise in suicides among active-duty forces, persisting despite prevention efforts. The Defense Department’s annual report on suicides in the military released Thursday said suicides among active-duty military rose from 331 in 2022 to 363 in 2023. “Admittedly yes, that long-term trend is gradually increasing,”…
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Examining Minneapolis’ police reform efforts more than 4 years after George Floyd’s murder
Examining Minneapolis’ police reform efforts more than 4 years after George Floyd’s murder – CBS News Watch CBS News In the aftermath of the 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers, the city has made drastic changes, including shifting funding from its police department into other services and investing in training and recruitment.…
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Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control
Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control – CBS News Watch CBS News As fire crews try to get the Jennings Creek Fire under control, the weather is making things difficult. Meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why the conditions are complicating the containment efforts along the New Jersey-New York border. Be the…
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FEMA employee fired for telling workers to ignore homes of Trump supporters during hurricane relief efforts
Arrest made in reported threats against FEMA Arrest made in reported threats against FEMA over hurricane relief efforts 02:22 A Federal Emergency Management Agency worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors not to go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump, the agency’s leader said in a statement Saturday.…
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Qatar decides to suspend mediation efforts in Gaza, officials say, as Israeli strikes kill at least 16
Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials said Saturday. A Qatari official briefed on the matter told CBS News that the country is “stepping back” as they assess that neither Israel nor Hamas are serious about a deal. The official said Qatar would be happy to resume its…
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FBI ramping up security efforts ahead of Election Day
FBI ramping up security efforts ahead of Election Day – CBS News Watch CBS News Law enforcement and intelligence agencies across the federal government are assembling operation centers in preparation for Election Day. CBS News’ David Becker, Nicole Sganga and Catherine Cole have more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…
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Behind efforts to flip North Carolina for Democrats
Behind efforts to flip North Carolina for Democrats – CBS News Watch CBS News North Carolina has become one of the key battleground states for the 2024 elections as Democrats push for more voters in that state. CBS News’ Skyler Henry breaks down how campaigns are trying to sway voters. Be the first to know…