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Health, faith-based, and anti-hunger organizations are participating in a unique protest known as a “relay fast” to voice their opposition to the Republican budget reconciliation bill. This unconventional tactic is certainly raising eyebrows in a town where politics often revolves around campaign donations and attack ads. If you have any tips to share, feel free to reach out to John.Wilkerson@statnews.com or via Signal at John_Wilkerson.07.
A medical device maker turns to bitcoin
Semler Scientific, a prominent medical device manufacturer, has decided to venture into the world of cryptocurrency by embracing bitcoin as a new form of financial asset.
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