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Buchanan, McGovern Lead Bipartisan Effort for Better Nutrition Education at Medical Schools
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Vern Buchanan and Congressman James P. McGovern are leading a bipartisan effort to enhance nutrition education in medical schools. The lawmakers, along with a group of seven colleagues, have sent a letter to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) urging the council to take additional steps to better prepare physicians to screen and treat diet-related diseases.In the letter, Congressman Buchanan emphasized the importance of increased nutrition education for medical professionals, stating, “As we work together to combat...
Buchanan, Panetta Lead Bipartisan Concern Over New Biden Admin Proposal on Donor-Advised Funds
WASHINGTON – In a bipartisan effort, Congressman Vern Buchanan and Congressman Jimmy Panetta are leading a group of House Ways and Means lawmakers to express concerns over the new proposed rules related to donor-advised funds by the Treasury Department and IRS. The lawmakers warn that these rules could have a chilling effect on charitable giving.Congressman Buchanan voiced his worry, stating, "I am extremely concerned that these new regulations could significantly discourage charitable giving across the country." The group of lawmakers highlighted their concerns in a...