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Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services
Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), citing the Pennsylvania-educated heart surgeon’s decades-long dedication to healthcare innovation and public advocacy. The announcement came Tuesday, Nov. 19, as Trump highlighted Oz’s qualifications and ties to the Keystone State. Dr. Oz earned both his medical degree and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine and Wharton Business School, making him an Ivy League-trained physician and business leader. Trump lauded his achievements in a statement, ca…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Former Monmouth Hawk Running To Paris, Qualifies For 2024 Summer Olympics Former Monmouth Hawk Running To Paris, Qualifies For 2024 Summer Olympics
Former Monmouth Hawk Running To Paris, Qualifies For 2024 Summer Olympics A Monmouth University alumna has reached her dream of making it to the Olympics. Allie Wilson will represent Team USA in the women's 800 meters at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. She ran the 800 in 1:58.32 at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, June 24. The Wallingford, Pennsylvania, native was ecstatic in her post-race interview on NBC. "I knew I had a chance given the depth of the 800 talent in this country," said Wilson. "It was not going to be a small feat to make this team. I'm so honored." "I think we're dreaming!" Nia Ak…

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by Chris Spiker