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Updated PNS Daily Newscast - September, 22 2017 


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The Wilderness Society is warning that the Chihuahuan Desert Rivers near Carlsbad Caverns may be opened to more oil and gas drilling by the Bureau of Land Management. (nps.gov)
Report: NM's Chihuahuan Desert Rivers at Risk from Oil, Gas Development
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A new report, Too Wild to Drill, from The Wilderness Society says the damage and destruction that would be caused from ...Read More
Conservationists say they're worried about what a huge gas pipeline would do to the Appalachian Trail. (Appalachian Trail Conservancy)
Pipeline Impacts on Appalachian Trail Detailed
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
RICHMOND, Va. – A new report details the impacts a huge natural gas pipeline would have on the Appalachian Trail, and some of America's most ...Read More
The current Medicaid system is creating a budget constraint on hospital systems, and a group of North Carolina systems have devised their own plan. (Hamza Butt/flickr)
NC Hospitals Offer Medicaid Solution
Monday, September 18, 2017
RALEIGH, N.C. -- It's the first of its kind in the Tar Heel State. A coalition of 11 North Carolina health systems has submitted a proposal to the ...Read More
Car manufacturers are required to have at least three anchors for straps that hold child car seats. (V.Carter)
Most Children Aren't Strapped In Properly
Monday, September 18, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The majority of forward-facing car seats aren't being used properly, despite the strong emphasis on education on the topic ...Read More
Nursing home deaths prompt new rules by Florida Governor (Salvador Altimir/Flickr)
Nursing-Home Deaths Spotlight Weakened Laws to Protect Elderly
Monday, September 18, 2017
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Even though a fully functioning hospital was across the street, eight residents died in a sweltering nursing home without air- ...Read More
Sanders' Medicare for All bill has the support of 17 Democratic senators. (USCongress)
Physicians Group Praises Sanders Bill
Friday, September 15, 2017
NEW YORK – A nationwide doctors' organization says the health-care bill introduced by Bernie Sanders would be a major step in the right directio ...Read More
Illinois is ranked 48th when it comes to its legal climate. (instituteforlegalreform.com)
Illinois' Legal Climate at All-Time Low
Thursday, September 14, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A new report says if Illinois wants to attract and keep businesses, it needs to lose its reputation for having an open door to ...Read More
Experts advise consumers to use a secure connection, not a public wifi connection, when contacting credit agencies. (gvictoria/istockphoto)
Expert Tips on Protecting Your Credit After Massive Equifax Breach
Thursday, September 14, 2017
PORTLAND, Ore. — Many consumers may be wondering what to do after credit reporting agency Equifax admitted that hackers stole personal ...Read More
Bugs such as the beetle are integral to rejuvenating soil, also making them vital to people who work the land. (miss Murasaki/Flickr)
The 'Incalculable' Role Bugs Play in Our World
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – Insects don't get the respect they deserve, but author David MacNeal is highlighting their importance and diversity in his new ...Read More
Over the past four years, an additional 37,000 Kentucky children have been covered by medical insurance – leaving very few children in the state without coverage. (Greg Stotelmyer)
Child Advocate: Protect Progress on Children's Health Insurance
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – New U.S. Census Bureau figures show that health insurance coverage is at an all time high in Kentucky and across the country ...Read More
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