Education Department Drafts Next Wave of Student Debt Relief

The agency proposes canceling debt accrued by high interest rates and long payment plans. The Department of Education released a draft this week of the next wave of…

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U.S. Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against DHS Secretary

Senate majority leader quickly moved to dismiss charges. The Senate dismissed the House’s articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday in a party-line vote.…

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House Committee Reports China is Subsidizing Fentanyl Production

Cites Chinese tax data offering 13 percent subsidies for precursor chemicals. On Tuesday, the House Select Committee on China published a report showing that China was financially subsidizing…

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USPTO Director Concerned Over Chinese Intellectual Property Infringements

She calls on China to enforce copyright infringement laws. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal said this week that she remains concerned by the continual intellectual…

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IRS Exceeds Taxpayer Assistance Response Goals

Secretary Yellen seeks to maintain Congressional investment. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said this week that the agency exceeded its taxpayer response goals for the year. They attribute…

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Secretary Yellen Optimistic Heading into World Bank Meetings

She says, “America’s economic strength will continue to underpin global growth.“ Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen began the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings with financial…

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FBI Opens Criminal Investigation into Baltimore Bridge Collision

The crew is being examined regarding any onboard system problems on the cargo ship before the crash. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened a criminal investigation this…

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Senators Request Report on SBA Office Space Usage

Legislators follow up on office space utilization agreement in the 2024 budget. Some members of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee requested a review of the Small…

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Defense Department Identifies 2021 Afghan Airport Suicide Bomber

Officials concluded there was no way to tactically prevent the attack. The Department of Defense (DoD) concluded this week that there was no way to have tactically prevented…

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EPA Finalizes Limits on “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water

The agency enacts the first national drinking water limit on PFAS. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are also referred to as “forever chemicals” because of how little they…

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