WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at strengthening the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program in Pennsylvania. With an award ceiling of $1.1 million, this funding is designed to empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers against healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse. The SMP program endeavors to enhance awareness of Medicare-related issues through outrea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Corrupt Bob Harvie's Campaign has been Pronounced Dead. RIP! Corrupt Bob Harvie's campaign is dead. It's only February, but Harvie, who is the subject of an FBI investigation, is already having his political obituary written by the Philadelphia Inquirer, NOTUS, Pennsylvania Capital-Star, and others. Harvie can't raise money, his pathetic campaign can't get off the ground, and he's the only   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Pitt climbed in the National Academy of Inventors' global patent ranking By Mike Yeomans The University of Pittsburgh climbed two spots on the list of the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents, according to the most recent list issued by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Pitt innovators were issued 107 U.S. patents in 2025 for a No. 26 ranking, up   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-89) on the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act (S. 1318). The report was advanced by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, on Oct. 22, 2025. The Senate passed the bill on Nov. 20, 2025, and it has been received by the House, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION On April 7, 2025, Senator Moran from Kansas introduced S. 1318, the Fallen Servicemembers Religiou  more