Appeals Court Rules COVID-19 Workers Not Entitled to Hazard Pay

Federal workers’ exposure to coronavirus is not covered by current regulations. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against federal workers this week, saying that they are not…

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Policies for Pregnant Service Members and Families Updated

Defense Department creates flexible days off for reproductive health care appointments. The Department of Defense (DoD) has released three policies specific to the care of pregnant service members…

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Winter Storm Shuts Down Parts of U.S. 

Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed.  An active, massive winter storm is impacting much of the United States this week, with ice, snow, and high winds.…

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First Lady Travels to Africa 

She will visit two countries over five days.  First Lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia, starting her visit to the African continent. Before her initial meeting with the…

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Chinese Nationals Crossing Southern Border in Record Numbers 

There has been a 700 percent increase over the course of one year.  Apprehensions of Chinese nationals by the Border Patrol at U.S.-Mexico international border crossings have skyrocketed. …

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VA Announces $30 Million for Formerly Homeless Veterans

Funding allocated for organizations to hire case managers. The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that $30 million in funding will be distributed to organizations focused on rehousing…

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NTSB to Investigate United Airlines Incident

The plane recovered just 775 feet above the Pacific Ocean.  The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it would be investigating an incident in which a United Airlines…

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Russian President Suspends Nuclear Agreement with U.S. 

Nuclear inspections had already been suspended.  Russian President Vladimir Putin told his people that he is suspending all Russian participation in New START, the only remaining nuclear arms…

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Secretary Buttigieg Calls for Freight Rail Reforms 

EPA orders Norfolk-Sothern to clean up toxic pollution.  In the wake of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has unveiled freight rail reforms. Freight…

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Bill Would Block DOJ Payments to Social Media 

The legislation would slow censorship.  Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado, together with a number of other cosponsors, has introduced the Exposing Lewd Outlays for Social Networking Companies Act—the…

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