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Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce projects that the United States will face a nursing shortage of roughly 200,000 nursing professionals by 2020.

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Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today called on Governor David Ige to declare the Hawaiʻi Island dengue fever outbreak a state of emergency and deploy State resources, including the National Guard, to assist with mosquito abatement, public information, clearing, and providing completely free testing for those with suspected symptoms of this incurable disease.

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Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard honored Hawai‘i County leaders Mayor Billy Kenoi and Civil Defense Director Darryl Oliveira for their tireless work in response to the June 27th lava flow in Puna.

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Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today voted to delay Affordable Care Act (ACA) penalties for individuals and their families through the end of the year. The penalties for employers have already been delayed twice. The legislation, H.R. 4118, changes the fine from $95 (or one percent of taxable income) to $0, and provides for equal treatment […]

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