emergencies

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The Trump administration also used the Defense Production Act, a Cold War-era law allowing presidents to speed up the flow of goods in emergencies, to allow oil producer Sable Offshore to restart an offshore pipeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Heart attacks remain one of the most serious medical emergencies in the United States, with an estimated 785,000 new cases each year.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

First, in April 2025, lawmakers passed a law intended to clarify when doctors could intervene in medical emergencies.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

McOsker voted in February to move forward with an unarmed crisis response pilot program that sends counselors instead of police officers to nonviolent mental health emergencies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“You see that little green light? That means it’s working. It’s for emergencies, so it’s always ready to go.”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld