Crew members on freight trains carrying hazardous materials will have breathing devices. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently announced a final rule requiring railroads to provide emergency escape…
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Prayer Updates
DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Syrian Citizens
Ongoing civil war and earthquakes motivate refugee designation extension. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the Temporary Protected Status time period for citizens of Syria by…
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DOT Funds Infrastructure Projects Through 2 Grant Programs
Grants focus on complex infrastructure under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Department of Transportation announced the release of $4.9 billion to fund 37 uniquely large and complex infrastructure…
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Federal Court Dismisses Disney Lawsuit Against FL Governor
He ruled that free speech challenges cannot be brought against constitutionally enacted laws. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed Walt Disney Co.’s lawsuit against the Florida government, saying the…
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Child Tax Credit and Business Bill Passes House
Bipartisan vote moves $78 billion legislation to Senate. Members of the House of Representatives passed legislation to expand the child tax credit and renew investment deductions for business…
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President Biden Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast
He says, “We pray for peace.“ President Joe Biden spoke at the annual National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill Thursday morning. He focused on the desire for peace…
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House Investigating UN Involvement with Hamas Attack
Several nations have halted funding to UNRWA. The House Foreign Affairs Committee held the first of hearings this week to investigate the work of UNRWA and the participation…
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FBI Director Says China Hacking a Threat to America
The U.S. has put “far too little” focus on hacking targets. On Wednesday, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray told the House Select Committee on the Chinese…
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CIA Director Urges Continued Funding for Ukraine
He says it is “always a mistake” to underestimate Russia. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns wrote in an op-ed that it would be a mistake if the…
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USDA Selects Students for 2024 Future Leaders Program
Graduate and undergraduate students receive career development opportunities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 20 winners of their Future Leaders in Agriculture program, offering graduate and…
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