EPA Publishes Final Rule for Hydrofluorocarbon Reduction

Mandates the 40 percent reduction of the polluting coolant in the coming four years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule last week mandating the reduction…

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Congress Disagrees over Army Fitness Test Reform

Senate’s version would revert to the old Army fitness test while the House proposes sex-neutral standards. Members of the House and Senate are working on the annual National…

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U.S. Climate Envoy Visits China

Third administration official to travel to that country in rapid succession. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is visiting China. The third representative from President Biden’s…

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Homeland Security Contracts with Small Businesses on Technology

The department expects proof-of-concept hardware and software to be developed within five months. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded research contracts to 20 small businesses to find…

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Senate Holds First Classified Briefing on Artificial Intelligence

Senators respond to technological advances and limitations of AI. This week the full Senate received a classified briefing by intelligence and defense officials, including Director of National Intelligence…

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Vice President Announces Child Care Assistance

Grants for childcare will be enhanced. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced new measures by the administration to deliver on President Joe Biden’s order regarding child care. The…

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Senate Bill Seeks to Keep U.S. in NATO

Unilateral presidential withdrawal would be prohibited.  A bipartisan group of senators has revived legislation proposing measures to prevent U.S. presidents from withdrawing from NATO without Senate approval. Senators…

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Secretary of State Meets with Chinese Minister in Jakarta

State Department official says Secretary Blinken warned China about hacking. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Minister Wang Yi in Indonesia. Secretary Blinken, in Jakarta…

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CDC Reports Increase in E-Cigarette Sales

Number of brands and flavors between 2020-2022 appeal to youth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a recent study that revealed significant changes in the e-cigarette…

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House Passes Defense Spending Bill

A number of amendments to the funding legislation were also passed. The House of Representatives narrowly passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $886 billion measure…

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