E-Rate makes broadband services more accessible for qualifying schools as well. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel recently announced the official launch of a new pilot program, the E-Rate program,…
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Prayer Updates
Legislation Addresses Farm Worker Labor Shortage
Such shortages add to the cost of food. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act was introduced last year by Representative Zoe Lofgren of California and is being debated in…
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HUD Awards $84 Million to Address Youth Homelessness
Programs include rehousing, transitional housing, and host homes. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $84 million to create systems that end youth homelessness…
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Labor Department Releases Third Quarter Data
Wages and labor spending increased, no indicators show inflation slowing. The Labor Department released third-quarter information showing that worker pay and benefits rose rapidly compared to the year…
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Special Climate Envoy Urged to Support Climate Fund
100 environmental groups write a letter ahead of COP27 Summit. Presidential Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry received a letter from over 100 environmental groups based in the…
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Treasury Secretary Speaks at Ohio Manufacturing Event
She also held a manufacturing roundtable. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen traveled to Cleveland on Thursday to continue to promote the focus of President Biden’s administration on domestic manufacturing.…
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President Expands Executive Order Regarding Nicaragua
Human rights violations lead to a new round of sanctions. President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week that will impact the Nicaraguan gold industry. The order…
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FAA Ends Minimum International Flight Waivers
Pandemic exceptions expire for airports in New York and Washington, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that temporary waivers for international flight requirements are ending,…
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Emperor Penguins Now a Protected Species
Government lists them as “threatened” due to climate change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced this week that the Emperor Penguin will now receive protection under the…
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House Speaker’s Husband Assaulted in Home Invasion
The assailant is in custody. A spokesperson for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi reported that her husband Paul was wounded early Friday morning when the assailant broke…
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