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TL/DR - Dr. Ron Elfenbein, a prominent Maryland doctor, had his conviction for submitting $15 million in fraudulent COVID-19 tests overturned by a federal judge. James K. Bredar, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for Maryland, stated that the government did not present enough evidence to convict Elfenbein, who was accused of "upcoding" tests…

TL/DR - In 2023, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin attended or hosted nearly 150 community events across 44 counties in Wisconsin, listening to constituents, and working on state-wide issues. Her work focused on lowering costs for families, supporting veterans, growing the local economy, rebuilding infrastructure, and tackling the opioid crisis.…

TL/DR - The US Commerce Department has reported that inflation has cooled more than expected. The personal consumption expenditures price index, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of prices, fell 0.1% last month, indicating that efforts by the Fed to hit a target rate of 2% inflation are working. Economists and other commentators…

TL/DR - The five most viewed stories on kjzz.org involved Phoenix leaving the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, Arizona revoking water permits for a Saudi Arabia-owned farm due to inconsistencies in applications, the public farewell party for Phoenix Metrocenter Mall before its demolition, the representation of Arizona in the Miss USA…