Daniel Brooks

More Than 140,000 Bottles of Popular Cholesterol Drug Recalled Over Quality Concerns

A popular cholesterol-lowering drug was recalled after U.S. investigators uncovered manufacturing problems that prompted efficacy concerns. With most markets out of a main statin’s generic counterpart, officials advise patients to check their supplies. Approximately 141,984 bottles of generic atorvastatin calcium, which lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol and reduces heart attack and stroke risk, are recalled. Ascend…

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Mikie Sherrill

How New Jersey’s Next Governor Intends to Reimagine Commuting

New Jersey voters are focusing on commuting improvements for the gubernatorial election. The next governor will need to revamp the state’s transportation infrastructure to reach millions of people everyday with aging roads, crowded rail lines, and increased demand for reliable travel. Two leading contenders have outlined their approaches to this task. One candidate says boosting…

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Why the House Won’t Return While the Government Shutdown Drags On

As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated that bringing members back to Washington to vote is pointless. With a stopgap financing bill in the Senate and repeatedly stalled, Johnson calls reopening the chamber a “futile exercise.” Johnson noted that the House passed a continuing resolution on September…

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