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Bowling Green Today area weekly mass times

By Bowling Green Today | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Bowling Green Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

5.5% of citizens unemployed in Butler County in 2021

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Butler County hit 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Resolution introduced by Sen. Paul aims at repealing FDA rule on lab-developed tests

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal the "Medical Devices: Laboratory Developed Tests" rule recently finalized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The final rule, published on May 6th, seeks to impose regulations on laboratory developed tests (LDTs), potentially limiting patients' access to critical diagnostic testing. Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced a corresponding resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Paul and Finstad seek repeal of FDA rule limiting lab-developed tests

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal the "Medical Devices: Laboratory Developed Tests" (LDTs) rule recently finalized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The final rule, published on May 6th, aims to impose regulations on the creation and implementation of laboratory-developed tests, potentially limiting patient access to critical diagnostic testing. Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced the same resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives.

CVG designated as USFWS port under new legislation signed by President Biden

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s amendment to designate the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Port of Entry has been signed into law by President Biden. The legislation, included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), aims to streamline the processing of wildlife and wildlife-derived products at CVG, one of the largest cargo airports in the country.

Senator Rand Paul introduces resolution against FDA's laboratory test regulations

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal the recently finalized FDA rule on Medical Devices: Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). The final rule, published on May 6th, aims to impose regulations on the creation and implementation of LDTs, which critics argue will limit patient access to essential diagnostic testing. The tests are currently regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Congress has not granted the FDA authority to regulate lab tests. U.S. Congressman Brad Finstad...

Paul, Finstad introduce resolution against FDA's lab test rule

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a rule recently finalized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The rule, titled "Medical Devices: Laboratory Developed Tests" (LDTs), was published on May 6th and seeks to impose regulations on the creation and implementation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). These regulations are perceived as burdensome, potentially limiting patients' access to critical diagnostic testing.

President Biden signs legislation designating CVG as USFWS port of entry

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s amendment to designate the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Port of Entry was signed into law by President Biden yesterday. The legislation, included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), aims to streamline the processing of wildlife and wildlife-derived products at CVG, one of the largest cargo airports in the United States.

Biden signs Rand Paul's bill designating CVG as USFWS port of entry

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On May 16, 2024, President Biden signed into law an amendment proposed by U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to designate the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Port of Entry. This amendment was included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935).

Dr. Rand Paul's legislation designating CVG as USFWS port signed into law

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) amendment to streamline the layover of goods at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) was signed into law by President Biden. The amendment, part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), initiates the process of adding CVG to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) list of Designated Ports. This designation allows CVG to directly process shipments of wildlife and wildlife-derived products, aiming to reduce logistical challenges, lower costs, and create job...

Biden signs Paul's legislation designating CVG as USFWS port of entry into law

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

President Biden has signed into law an amendment proposed by U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) that streamlines the layover of goods at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). This legislation, part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), recognizes CVG's pivotal role as one of the largest airports in cargo volume and begins the process of adding it to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) list of Designated Ports.

Resolution introduced against FDA rule limiting access to lab-developed tests

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal the recently finalized rule by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning Medical Devices: Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). This final rule, published on May 6th, aims to impose regulations on the creation and implementation of LDTs, potentially limiting patient access to critical diagnostic testing. U.S. Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced a corresponding resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Paul and Finstad seek repeal of FDA rule limiting access to lab-developed tests

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal the recently finalized FDA rule on Medical Devices: Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). The final rule, published on May 6th, aims to impose new regulations on the creation and implementation of LDTs, which could limit patients' access to critical diagnostic testing. According to Dr. Paul, these tests are already regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Congress has not authorized the FDA to regulate lab tests.

President Biden signs Rand Paul's legislation designating CVG as USFWS port

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s amendment to designate the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Port of Entry has been signed into law by President Biden. The amendment, part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), aims to streamline cargo operations at CVG, one of the largest airports in terms of cargo volume.

Paul introduces resolution against FDA rule limiting lab test access

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal the recently finalized rule by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning Medical Devices: Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). The final rule, published on May 6th, aims to impose new regulations on LDTs, which could limit patients' access to essential diagnostic testing. Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced a corresponding resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives.

President Biden signs Rand Paul's legislation designating CVG as USFWS port of entry

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul's (R-KY) amendment to streamline the layover of goods at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) was signed into law by President Biden. The amendment was included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), and it recognizes CVG's crucial role as one of the largest airports in cargo volume.

Paul introduces resolution against FDA's regulation on lab-developed tests

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal "Medical Devices: Laboratory Developed Tests" (LDTs), a rule recently finalized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The final rule, published on May 6th, seeks to impose regulations on the creation and implementation of laboratory-developed tests, potentially limiting patients' access to critical diagnostic testing. Additionally, these tests are already regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Congress has never given the FDA...

Paul's legislation designates CVG as USFWS port of entry

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

Dr. Rand Paul’s legislation designating CVG as USFWS port of entry signed into law by President Biden

President Biden signs Rand Paul's legislation designating CVG as USFWS port into law

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

Dr. Rand Paul’s Legislation Designating CVG as USFWS Port of Entry Signed into Law by President Biden

Resolution introduced against FDA rule limiting access to laboratory developed tests

By Bowling Green Today | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal the recently finalized FDA rule titled "Medical Devices: Laboratory Developed Tests" (LDTs). The final rule, published on May 6th, imposes new regulations on the creation and implementation of LDTs, which are essential for providing timely diagnostic results for patients with rare diseases and conditions. Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced a corresponding resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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