The acting labor secretary is not engaging in the talks between the company and Teamsters. Contract negotiations between United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Teamsters Union stalled earlier…
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President Orders Reserve Forces to Help in Atlantic Resolve
Designated as a contingency operation to aid in defense efforts. President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order to mobilize up to 3,000 personnel from military reserve forces…
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NSA Nominee Discusses Mass Data Collection
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the federal collection of personal electronic communications. Lt. General Timothy Haugh, President Joe Biden’s nominee for leader of the…
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Congress Seeks Common Ground on Government Funding
Federal budget as well as farm bill and FAA authorizations due by September 30. The current year’s budget was finally passed by Congress on June 5 after much…
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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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