Appropriations made scant progress before recess. Both chambers of Congress have departed Washington, D.C., for the August recess. Appropriations for the coming fiscal year are due by the…
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Commerce Secretary Attends Virtual Gen Z Jobs Meeting
She encouraged students to join the domestic semiconductor workforce. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently joined a virtual discussion hosted by Handshake, the largest job platform for Gen…
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HUD Announces Tools to Address Junk Rental Fees
Several online housing search platforms make formal commitments to the department. President Joe Biden and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia Fudge announced this month that…
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FTA Awards $20 Million to Public Transit Projects
Transportation secretary announces expansion of public transportation to low-income areas. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the awarding of $20 million to 47 communities, helping them improve…
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U.S. Navy Holds UNITAS 2023 Exercises
The naval branch is working to integrate proven unmanned technology into surveillance, range clearance, and target identification. The U.S. Navy used air and surface drones during the two-week…
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DOJ Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Memphis Police
Allegations of racial profiling and violence The Department of Justice announced that they are opening a civil rights investigation into the City of Memphis and the Memphis Police…
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DOT Announces Rule for Airplane Restroom Accessibility
Inaccessible lavatories are an issue for disabled passengers. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule requiring airlines to install fully accessible bathrooms in all new single-aisle…
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Location of Space Command Headquarters Not Yet Decided
The states of Alabama and Colorado are vying for the final location. U.S. Representative Dale Strong of Alabama recently blocked legislation in the House of Representatives, crafted by…
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Pentagon Deploys Marines to the Middle East
Marine Expeditionary Unit being sent to deter Iran’s interference with shipping. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to the Middle East to…
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State Department Passport Backlog Leads to Senate Action
Senators respond to passport processing delays. The U.S. State Department is experiencing a significant backlog in passport processing after the COVID-19 pandemic suspension and lull in renewal requests…
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