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Absence of USAID likely slowed Ebola detection and response, former officials say

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Until last year, the U.S. Agency for International Development was part of a time-tested system for dealing with Ebola. In its absence, a dozen former federal employees told NBC News, the U.S. response to the growing outbreak has been slow and disjointed. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and … Read more

Musk’s attorney apologizes for his absence at trial during closing arguments

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OAKLAND, Calif. — A lawyer for tech billionaire Elon Musk apologized to jurors on Thursday for his client’s absence from the courtroom and asked them not to read too much into it, as closing statements began in Musk’s lawsuit against artificial intelligence startup OpenAI. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more

Dem ripped for ‘disgusting’ absence on bill to punish violent criminals after girl strangled in grisly killing

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is being ripped by critics accusing him of making a “disgusting” decision to be absent during a vote on a Texas bill to automatically deny bail to illegal immigrants charged with violent felonies after a local preteen was … Read more

House Republican misses another week of votes as health absence strains thin majority

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New Jersey congressman absent for weeks Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram discusses Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s, R-N.J., absence from Congress for weeks, missing over 50 votes since early March. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a GOP lawmaker who has been absent from Washington for more than two months, … Read more

Republican Rep. Tom Kean’s two-month absence continues as House returns

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WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey, who has not voted in the House since March 5, will miss another week of work in Washington as the House returns Tuesday, his office told NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Kean’s office … Read more

Tom Kean Jr’s prolonged absence puts pressure on House Republicans’ razor-thin majority

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Republicans face a critical week for must-pass legislation, but one GOP lawmaker who has tallied dozens of missed votes may not be present. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., has missed more than a month of votes due to an unspecified health issue. It remains to be … Read more

TSA officer absence levels still elevated at some airports, even as workers begin to receive back pay

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The shortage of TSA officers is still slowing security lines at major airports, where staffing shortages are more severe than the national average, but wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday. TSA officers were calling out absent at elevated rates Sunday, even as there were signs that part of their back pay over the 45-day … Read more