On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) disseminated a number of Ebola resources for use by health care professionals, state and local health departments, and the general public. Information is available on the CDC website and is updated daily...

Despite Senate inaction, the House has continued to produce legislation to create an environment where small businesses can expand and the economy can grow at a faster pace. The chamber has passed legislation that will streamline inefficient and cumbersome regulations in order spur capital investment that will help start-up companies and small businesses...

“New mental health screening that supporters say could help stem the high rate of military suicides or even stop shooting rampages passed the House Thursday…Already, potential recruits are asked about past suicide attempts or mental disorders, and the military conducts security background checks. But recent studies have indicated such informal screening has not been entirely effective…”

“The farm bill, now law, contains provisions that originated in the Forest Products Fairness Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. Thompson, representing a long-fought-for victory for Thompson..." The bill will "expand new market opportunities for timber and forest products by allowing them now to qualify for the USDA's 'bio-preferred' program..."