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This Day in History on April 13: Thomas Jefferson is Born

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April 13 holds a significant place in history, marked by events that have reshaped nations, cultures, and the course of humanity. One of the most notable events in history occurred on April 13, 1743, when Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and a key figure in American history, was born. Jefferson was not only a founding father but also the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, which laid the groundwork for democracy and individual rights in the United States. His vision of a nation built on liberty and justice continues to resonate around the world today. Fast forward to April 13, 1870, when the Metropolitan Museum of Art was officially founded in New York City. This institution has become one of the most prestigious art museums globally, housing a vast collection that spans over 5,000 years of art from various cultures and regions. The Met has played a crucial role in shaping the art world and making art accessible to the public, fostering

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Durbin, Duckworth Lead Illinois Democratic Delegation In Message To Secretary Kennedy: Dismantling Of HHS Does Nothing To 'Make America Healthy Again'

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SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today led the Illinois Democratic Delegation in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressing frustration and concern that HHS has slashed critical federal funding for the state’s public health programs and infrastructure. “We write to express our real concern about the Department and Health and Human Services’ (HHS) actions to terminate federal funds for state and local health departments, fire critical public health staff, dismantle health agencies, and close regional offices, including the HHS Region 5 office in Chicago, Illinois. Your decision puts the health and well-being of our people at risk, and will do nothing to ‘Make America Healthy Again,’” the lawmakers wrote. Last month, it was reported that HHS would terminate $11.4 billion in federal funding for state and local health

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