His access to hacked information led to insider stock trading. Arguments in a case of alleged insider trading took place in Boston’s federal court this past week. Russian…
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Prayer Updates
Alaska Oil Project Receives Partial Approval
The environmental assessment recommends a smaller footprint. The Department of the Interior has granted partial approval to “Willow,” a major oil drilling project on the North Slope of Alaska. The…
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Senate Responds to Mexico Ban of GMO Corn
Agriculture committee members call for enforcement of USMCA. Every five years, Congress passes the farm bill that sets America’s standards for agriculture, nutrition, forestry, and conservation. The Senate…
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Labor Department Reports Higher Job Gains than Expected
The leisure and hospitality industries experience the greatest gains in January. The latest Labor Department jobs report shows the U.S. added 517,000 jobs in January, outstripping the forecast…
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Secretary Vilsack Advocates for Small Farming
He speaks with an advocacy group about rising land monopolization. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to members of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on Monday, speaking to…
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Deputy Secretary Bronaugh Steps Down from USDA
She will be spending more time with family after two years of service. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh has announced that she will be leaving the U.S. Department of…
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Secretary Yellen Announces U.S.-South Africa Wildlife Trafficking Task Force
The Treasury Department will work with South Africa to identify financial red flags between the two countries. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen met with South African officials…
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California Leaves State Water Agreement
The flow of the Colorado River dwindling rapidly. This week, California separated itself from a water distribution agreement with six other states to address the Western water crisis…
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Legislation Introduced for Background Checks on Gun Purchases
Bill faces an unlikely future, though similar legislation has previously passed in the House. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mike Thompson of California introduced legislation in the…
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Gas Prices at the Pump Going Up Again
Nation seeing its fifth straight week of increase. According to data compiled by Gas Buddy, Americans are likely to see gasoline prices reach $4 a gallon and more. In…
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