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Members of the Senate Government Organization Committee declined to advance a bill saying that if employers have vaccine requirements then evidence of natural immunity or antibodies would suffice. The bill was supposed to go for consideration by the Senate Health Committee next. But on a 6-8 vote, members of Senate Government Organization stopped it. Much of the committee’s discussion Monday afternoon focused on whether the bill would actually be workable in real-life situations. Members noted that the bill doesn’t define an appropriate level of antibodies for the range of diseases that might be covered. And it doesn’t define what methods...

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina's calamitous effects, an image of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mike Maroney locked in a heartwarming embrace with a young girl he encountered during rescue operations became a symbol of hope and optimism. For the last decade, Maroney has been determined to meet the child he hugged in the iconic photo. In March, the Air Force Times launched the "Find Katrina Kid" campaign to help Maroney reconnect with the little girl.