Negotiations are expected to last through mid-November. A union representing about 12,000 rail workers voted down a tentative contract that was brokered by the White House to avert…
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Prayer Updates
USDA to Fund Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack highlights recent supply chain disruptions to show the necessity. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack unveiled a new federal grant initiative called the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program,…
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Postal Service Raises Forever Stamp Prices
Three cent increase to account for inflation. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) recently filed a notice that proposed raising the price of first-class Forever mail stamps from 60…
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GM Financial Settles Justice Department Suit with $3.5 Million
Resolves allegations of improperly repossessing servicemember’s vehicles. The Justice Department announced last week that GM Financial agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against them. The Justice Department alleged…
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Unrelated Policies in Defense Authorization Bill
High credit card fees are one example. Unrelated amendments by members of Congress have been added to the must-pass Defense Authorization Act that sets spending and policy priorities…
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Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Arizona Abortion Ban
Allows 5 weeks for the court to review a request to totally overturn the ban. The Arizona Court of Appeals granted a request from Planned Parenthood last week…
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U.S. Stocking Up on Radiation Sickness Drug
Federal health department buys $290 million worth. President Biden’s administration is purchasing a drug supply to treat radiation sickness, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed.…
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Army Activates New Air and Missile Defense Unit in Europe
Headquarters in Germany will control all Army air and missile defense in Europe. The U.S. Army announced the activation of the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade headquarters in…
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White House Releases National Strategy for Arctic Region
The announcement highlights four pillars of stewardship and protection. The White House recently announced the administration’s Arctic Region strategy, stating, “The Arctic—home to more than four million people,…
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President Biden Responds to Russian Missile Strikes
Offers condolences to families of those who were killed. On Monday, multiple coordinated Russian missile strikes targeted civilians in cities across the country of Ukraine, including its capital…
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