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White House Construction Contributed to Marine One Near-Miss With Passenger Jet, Investigators Say

A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report found that communication failures linked to the temporary relocation of the presidential helipad during White House construction contributed to the close call earlier in August.
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U.S. Postal Service Expands Electric Delivery Fleet Across Several States
NIH Launches Nationwide Study of Long-Term Neurological Effects of Viral Infections
U.S. Energy Department Funds Domestic Critical Mineral Processing
EPA Finalizes Tougher Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
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