Grants support small communities with equipment for faster fire suppression. The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced that up to $20 million is available in a new…
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Prayer Updates
Labor Department Issues New Guidance for Maritime Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Updated rules clarify security requirements under federal law. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new guidance outlining how insurers’ required security deposits will be calculated under the…
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Education Department Investigates Student Data Privacy Practices
The inquiry examines FERPA compliance in voting-related research. The U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department’s) Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) opened investigations into Tufts University (Tufts) and the…
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VA Expands Hiring for Veteran Employment Support Program
The agency seeks counselors for nationwide vocational services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it is hiring more than 300 vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists to…
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Post-9/11 First Responders Network Faces Congressional Scrutiny
In light of recent problems discovered, members of Congress are considering new legislation to improve FirstNet for first responders. Both a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee and a…
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House Judiciary Chair Discusses Bill to Address Sanctuary Cities
He explained the problem of such jurisdictions refusing to turn illegal alien convicts over to federal law enforcement. Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio, who chairs the House Judiciary…
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Federal Judge Rules CA Cannot Unmask ICE Agents
The ruling kept part of the legislation in place that requires federal agents to display their identities on their uniforms. Federal Judge Christina Snyder blocked legislation in California last week…
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President Trump Issues a Message on Career and Technical Education Month
President Trump says his administration is committed to preparing and equipping workers and students with the skills they need to “forge a great American future.” Official Message from…
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First Lady Secures Additional Russian-Ukrainian Child Reunifications
It is the third round of child reunifications since Mrs. Trump began the effort. First Lady Melania Trump saw to the reunification of more Russian and Ukrainian children…
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The White House Responds to BLS Consumer Price Index Report
The report shows the inflation rate continuing to cool. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for January late last week. The…
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