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DHS Secretary Confirmed

"In Jeh, our dedicated homeland security professionals will have a strong leader with a deep understanding of the threats we face and a proven ability to work across agencies and complex organizations to keep America secure," President Obama said in a White House statement.

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COPD Linked with Memory Loss by Mayo Clinic

The study found people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are about twice as likely to develop mild cognitive impairment.

New Senior Project Manager Added to NFPA Wildland Fire Unit

Lucian Deacon is based in Denver and will manage the division's public outreach efforts.



ASSE, COSHA and ISHA Sign Global Health and Safety Memorandum

The organizations sign a memorandum of understanding to promote global workplace safety efforts.

Connecticut Manufacturing Plant Cited for Safety Violations by OSHA

OSHA cites The Gilman Brothers Co. for over $105,000 in proposed safety violation fines.

FMCSA Shuts Down 52 Bus Companies

The bus companies are shut down for various safety violations.

The new alarm monitoring goal applies to IV machines, cardiac monitors, and some other critical hospital machines.

Joint Commission Report Explains New Clinical Alarm Goal

It requires accredited hospitals and critical access hospitals to improve the safety of their clinical alarm systems and is being implemented in two phases.

NHTSA Releases Study on Driver Behaviors

The “National Survey of Speeding Attitudes and Behaviors” finds nearly half of all drivers speed, among other conclusions.

EU Safety Group Releases Scientific Opinion on Aspartame Safety

The safety group has determined that at current levels, aspartame is safe to consume.

Tiered stamp prices, community mailboxes for all, and labor cost cuts are the most noteworthy elements of Canada Post

Canada Post Ending Urban Home Delivery

The company released a five-point action plan Dec. 11 that will transition Canadian households that still receive mail at their doors to community mailboxes during the next five years. The plan allows attrition to reduce its employment by up to 8,000 positions.

FDA Takes Voluntary Approach to Limiting Animal Antibiotics

The agency is issuing a final guidance document that explains how animal pharmaceutical companies can work with it to voluntarily remove growth enhancement and feed efficiency indications from the approved uses of their medically important antimicrobial drug products.

Merck Alzheimer’s Drug Advances to Late-Stage Trials

The drug, which is currently the industry’s best hope for treating Alzheimer’s, moves to big trials.

FAA Cites Great Lakes Aviation for Allegedly Conducting Flights with Non-Compliant Aircraft

The aviation company received more than $300,000 in proposed fines.

FRA Issues Emergency Order to Metro-North Rail

The Dec. 1 derailment was the fourth accident for the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority's company this year, causing FRA to have "significant concerns with regard to the railroad's compliance" with federal regulations and its own operating rules.

OSHA Cites Illinois-Based Metal Company for Nearly 40 Violations

The company faces up to $117,000 in proposed fines.

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