Tag: members
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Georgia dismisses members of pregnancy maternal death review board after leak of information on 2 such deaths
Georgia’s top health official dismissed all members of a state committee that investigates pregnancy-related maternal deaths after the leak, presumably by a committee member, of information about two such deaths. In a letter first reported by ProPublica and dated Nov. 8, state public health commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey said whoever shared the information violated state…
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What do cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role in a president’s administration
One of the first tasks faced by an incoming president is staffing the Cabinet, the people who collectively are a president’s top advisers and the nation’s highest officials. Most of the members of this group need to be confirmed by the Senate in order to serve in the roles chosen for them by the president.…
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Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms
Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms – CBS News Watch CBS News Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events,…
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Potential Trump cabinet members, policies
Potential Trump cabinet members, policies – CBS News Watch CBS News Donald Trump’s transition team is focusing on potential cabinet members for the former president’s second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes on immigration. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more. Be the first to know…
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How much money do U.S. House members make?
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives comes with a six-figure salary, along with perks including paid travel and housing costs. While the $174,000 annual pay likely doesn’t sound too shabby to those living in a country where the median individual wage comes to just over $59,000 a year, members of Congress are earning wages that…