A Republican push for stricter work requirements on food stamps gets dismissed. The VA says they’ll work to address service member exposure to toxic chemicals. Some Long Island towns are seeing a big population drop. And a viral Facebook post sparks an initiative to better detect mold in military housing.
No negotiations
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