AFL-CIO President Shuler says domestic action overlooks international problems President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Liz Shuler issued a statement calling…
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DoD Celebrates Veterans and Military Families Month
Officials highlight taking care of initiatives to care for service members and their families. The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes November as National Veterans and Military Families Month,…
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Major Drug Retailers Settle Opioid Lawsuits
CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens resolve thousands of lawsuits with $13.8 billion in total. CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart moved to resolve thousands of lawsuits this week that had been…
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FAA Urged to Prevent Further Airline Seat Shrinkage
Group of senators writes the acting administrator about their concerns. Six senators wrote to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week, requesting that they regulate airlines’ ongoing reduction…
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Treasury Department Sanctions Iranian Foundation
The organization issued a multi-million bounty on Salman Rushdie’s life. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a so-called charitable foundation based in Iran. The 15 Khordad Foundation,…
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Chief Justice Issues Temporary Block of House Request
Congressional committee cannot access President Trump’s tax records while a review occurs. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily blocked the House Ways and Means Committee from accessing…
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Low Mississippi River Water Levels Hamper Supply Chain
The lowest level in decades slows shipping lanes. Mayors of cities along the Mississippi River have requested federal assistance as the major conduit of freight has reached historically…
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EPA Announces Projects to Monitor Air Pollution
Communities in 37 states will be involved. The Environmental Protection Agency announced it will fund 132 projects for monitoring air pollution in 37 states. Funds from the COVID-19 stimulus…
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Treasury Department Thwarts Russian Hackers
Shifts in cyber threat strategy appear to be effective. The Treasury Department confirmed this week that they successfully fended off cyber attacks likely made by a pro-Russia hacker…
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DOD Prototyping Fleet-Ready EV Chargers
Defense Innovation Unit installs pilot versions of new technology. The Department of Defense (DOD) interviewed Benjamin Richardson, Director of the Defense Innovation Unit’s Energy Portfolio, last week regarding…
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