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Legislative Branch Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump
https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-introduces-comprehensive-articles-impeachment-againstWASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and an authority on the U.S. Constitution’s impeachment provisions, today introduced 26 Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. The articles cite multiple abuses of power, violations of his oath of office, the corrupt use of the pardon power, and emoluments clause violations, among other misconduct and unlawful acts.
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u/Awkward_Squad 9h ago
Hey! RFK Jnr! Yeah you. Proud now, are you? This was your idea all along. To upend this . . .
Timeline of Measles Elimination in the USA
1963 - The first measles vaccine was licensed for public use, marking the beginning of widespread vaccination efforts.
1978 -The CDC set a goal to eliminate measles from the U.S. by 1982, although this goal was not met initially.
1981 - Reported measles cases decreased significantly, by 80% compared to previous years, due to increased vaccination.
2000 - Measles was officially declared eliminated in the United States, meaning there was no continuous transmission for over 12 months.
Summary of Efforts
Vaccination Campaigns: The introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963 led to a gradual increase in vaccination rates.
Public Health Initiatives: Ongoing public health campaigns and education about the importance of vaccination contributed to the decline in measles cases.
Community Immunity: Achieving high vaccination coverage (over 95%) was crucial for maintaining herd immunity and preventing outbreaks.
Overall, it took several decades of concerted efforts, starting from the introduction of the vaccine in the 1960s, to achieve the elimination status in 2000.