Treasury to Update COVID Relief Funding Guidelines

A final rule to be issued April 1 for spending options for state funding. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has been providing state governments with funding for…

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HHS Secretary Orders Alzheimer’s Drug Price be Reassessed

Response to Medicare’s announcement of Aduhelm price hike. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra ordered a reassessment of Medicare’s proposed pricing for Aduhelm on Monday. The…

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U.S. Soldiers Participate in Islam Cultural Awareness Training

40 religious affairs specialists and chaplains attend. To help educate American military members about Islamic culture, 40 U.S. soldiers designated as chaplains and military religious affairs experts attended…

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U.S., Russia and NATO Remain at Odds Over Ukraine

Parties are pessimistic about a quick resolution.  In high-level diplomatic meetings on Monday, the United States and Russia did not reach an agreement over Ukraine. The U.S. dismissed…

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Justice Department Establishes Domestic Terrorism Unit

Program will augment what already exists.  The Department of Justice announced that it is launching a unit dedicated specifically to domestic terrorism. In testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee,…

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U.S.-Japan Make Joint Statement on Indo-Pacific Security

Maintain strong objection to China’s ongoing claims for power. The U.S. Department of Defense released a joint statement last week made by the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee. Secretary…

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Robert Santos Sworn In as Census Bureau Director

Brings decades of experience to his role. On Thursday, Robert Santos was sworn in as the U.S. Census Bureau’s 26th director, becoming the first Latino to serve in…

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U.S. to Spend $10 Billion to Help Small Businesses

Some funding will target disadvantaged communities.  The U.S. through the Treasury Department is planning to hand out $10 billion to help young companies gain access to capital in…

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IRS Will Begin Receiving Returns January 24

Agency is still catching up on 2020.  Tax filing season for 2021 tax returns  will begin on Monday, January 24, 2022, the Treasury Department announced. However, the office…

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VA Proposes Copayment Waivers to Aid Mental Health

Points to research showing benefits of increased medical appointments. Veterans making primary care visits through the Veterans Affairs Department health care make copayments of $15 to $50 per…

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