National Institutes of Health launches Database to Track Neurological Symptoms associated with COVID-19 | site |
"The body’s response to COVID-19 infection on the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscle can be particularly devastating."
(Information contained in National Institutes of Health [NIH] press release dated: January 26, 2021)
A new database will collect information from clinicians about COVID-19-related neurological symptoms, complications, and outcomes as well as COVID-19 effects on pre-existing neurological conditions. The COVID-19 Neuro Databank/Biobank (NeuroCOVID), which was created and will be maintained by NYU Langone Health, New York City, will be a resource of clinical information as well as biospecimens from people of all ages who have experienced neurological problems associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The database is supported by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of...
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Day One Message to Staff from Secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: January 26, 2021)
January 26, 2021 Washington - - Today, after being sworn in as the 78th Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury by Vice President Kamala D. Harris, Secretary Janet L. Yellen sent a letter to the 84,000 public servants of the Department. The text of the letter is below: Dear colleagues, My name is Janet Yellen, and a short while ago, I was sworn in as the 78th Secretary of the Treasury. It’s an incredible honor to join this team of 84,000 public servants. I can’t overstate that. When President Biden asked if I would accept the position of Treasury Secretary, I said “yes” in large part because I knew who I would be working with. I had just spent fourteen years at the Federal Reserv...01-27-2021, 07:53 AM -
Statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation on President Joseph R. Biden’s Made-In-America Executive Order | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: January 25, 2021) Monday, January 25, 2021 - - The Department of Transportation is a strong supporter of Buy American and we applaud President Biden for taking bold action today to ensure our future is made in America -- and by American workers. The crises we face have created an opportunity to build back our economy better than before, and President Biden’s executive order will empower us to be a central force in our country’s recovery. We look forward to implementing President Biden’s Made in America executive order that will ensure transportation-related capital purchases, equipment, and supplies are acquired when available. In addition, we will also ensure that the President’s strong support of the Jones Act is realized so that onl...01-27-2021, 07:38 AM -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: January 26, 2021 | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] press release dated: January 26, 2021)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic:- The agency has updated its FDA COVID-19 Response At-A-Glance Summary, which provides a quick look at facts, figures, and highlights on the FDA's response efforts.
- FDA has posted a CDER Conversation with Katie Gray, Pharm.D., acting director of CDER’s Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP). This Conversation describes OPDP’s COVID-19 response, which has focused on compliance actions regarding prescription drug promotional materials making false or misleading claims about COVID-19 prevention or treatment. The Conversation also discusses OPDP’s 2020 achievements and 2021 goals, and the way
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Remarks Of Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Federal Communications Commission | site |
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] speech release dated: January 25, 2021)
Remarks of
Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
Federal Communications Commission
January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021 - - Good afternoon. It is an absolute honor to address you today as Acting Chairwoman. As you may know, last week President Biden designated me to take the reins of the Federal Communications Commission. I thank the President for the opportunity to lead this great agency at a time when its work is more important than ever before. The FCC staff is not just uncommonly talented and knowledgeable about communications law and policy, it’s also an exceptional group of public servants. I think public service is a special calling. I also like to think it...01-27-2021, 07:05 AM