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Reader shares Graves’s vote for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ cancels his ‘Save America’s Rural Hospital Act’

On June 7, 2025, Congressman Sam Graves wrote to his constituents in his newsletter about his concern for our nation’s rural hospitals. He has reintroduced the Save America’s Rural Hospital Act. He says the bill would provide rural hospitals with additional reimbursement funding from Medicare that they haven’t been receiving.

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Cuts to science funding jeopardize next generation of scientists

My research advisor Tara Allen helped me apply for summer research programs funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), where I got my first taste of scientific research by working full-time in a research lab. Last year, after 15 years of training as an undergraduate, PhD student, and post-doc, I started as an assistant professor at Northwestern University, where I run my own lab investigating how the insides of cells move, a process disrupted in many diseases, from neurodegeneration to cancer. I still get excited about making new discoveries. However, my favorite part of the job is working with young scientists who are equally enthusiastic about solving problems and advancing our understanding of the world around us.

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Try vegan Easter this holiday

This Easter, let’s celebrate with compassion by leaving animals out of our traditions. Giving baby chicks as gifts or using real eggs for hunts may seem harmless, but these practices often lead to neglect and suffering. Instead, try reusable eggs and plant-based treats that everyone can enjoy.

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