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Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
October 7, 2021

Wicker joins Florida delegation to introduce REEF Act

REEF Act could benefit marine environments if passed by Congress.  Senator Roger Wicker joined Senator Marco Rubio, R-FLa in introducing the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification (REEF) Act. The REEF Act encourages the Navy to prioritize the repurposing of retired vessels into artificial reefs to reinforce marine environments and create both recreational and economic opportunities. “Anglers and ecologists…
Culture  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
October 7, 2021

Pfizer, BioNTech ask FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 to 11 years of age

An FDA advisory committee is holding a public meeting to discuss the authorization on October 26, 2021. Today, Pfizer and BioNTech announced that they have officially submitted their request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for their COVID-19 vaccine in kids under the age of 12. UPDATE: We and…