Oral arguments are scheduled for February. The Supreme Court announced that the justices would hear oral arguments in cases regarding President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and laws…
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Pentagon Announces $1.85 Billion Additional Aid to Ukraine
Patriot air defense systems will be included in assistance. The Department of Defense has authorized the 28th presidential drawdown of security assistance for Ukraine. This new round of…
Read MoreRestructure of Federal Reserve Proposed
Legislators recommend reducing the number of regional banks. Outgoing Senator Pat Toomey penned a legislative proposition to reshape the Federal Reserve’s regional banks and nomination process. Supported by…
Read MoreCongressionally Mandated Oil Reserve Sales Cancelled for 2023
SPR levels were significantly depleted by sales in 2022. Congress included a provision in the 2023 spending bill that cancels certain mandated sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve…
Read MoreEPA Finalizing Smog Emission Standards
Updates heavy-duty truck emissions policy for public health. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized new emissions standards for smog and soot produced by heavy-duty trucks starting with model…
Read MoreUSPS to Deploy 66K Electric Vehicles by 2028
Congress provides $3 billion in funding for network modernization. The United States Postal Service will be acquiring at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles between now and 2028.…
Read MoreEnergy Secretary Vacates Wrongful Review of Oppenheimer
Written order reverses 1954 decision to revoke scientist’s security clearance. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm recently reversed the government’s 1954 decision to revoke J. Robert Oppenheimer’s security clearance…
Read MoreDOT Opens Applications for RAISE Program Grants
Transportation secretary announces equity-improving infrastructure projects eligible for funding. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened applications for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure…
Read MoreSpending Bill Provides 4,000 More Visas for Afghan Allies
Senator Shaheen supported the provision that will assist Afghan allies stuck overseas. Congress outlined hundreds of provisions in the omnibus spending bill for 2023. One of these provisions…
Read MoreUSDA Announces $285 Million for Rural Critical Infrastructure
The investment will lower energy costs and expand clean energy resources. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the investment of $285 million for rural critical infrastructure. The U.S.…
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