Former Cuomo aide sought $315,000 from corporations. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week for the request to overturn bribery and fraud convictions brought against a former…
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Rhode Island Receives High-Speed Internet Grants
Commerce secretary announces $5 million award under “Internet for All” program. Rhode Island recently received its first “Internet for All” grants, dedicating $5.5 million toward deploying and adopting…
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Senate to Hold FAA Nominee Hearing in 2023
New Congress will begin the process in January. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell said on Tuesday that the current Senate does not plan to hold a hearing…
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Another Appellate Court Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness
Executive branch program said to exceed congressional delegation of legislative power. The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a U.S. District Court ruling that blocked President Biden’s…
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Land Bureau Drafts Rules to Prevent Methane Leaks
Proposal would require monthly leak detection for oil and gas drilling. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposed rules this week to curb methane gas leaks from oil…
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Presidents Biden and Macron Hold Joint News Conference
Both reinforce their stand against Russia’s aggression. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron held a joint press conference in the White House Thursday. President Biden expressed…
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Christmas Tree Prices Higher Due to Inflation
Some regions experiences shortages in supply. While Christmas tree farms have reported a strong harvest, some regions of the U.S. are experiencing a shortage even as others have…
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Former Congresswoman Named Global Youth Envoy
She says, “Young people are driving change at home and abroad.” Former U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer of Iowa has been named by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to…
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House Votes to Avert Rail Strike
The measure now goes to the Senate. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would avert a national railroad strike. The legislative decision would block…
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Homeland Security Takes Air Marshals Off Flights
Marshals are resistant to leaving their posts at the height of Christmas travel. As President Biden’s administration plans to end enforcement of the pandemic-era Title 42, officials expect…
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