President Directs Insurance to Cover COVID-19 Tests

Promises free at-home tests for those without private insurance.  Last week, President Biden announced that he will direct the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that…

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USDA Accepting Applications for Rural High-Speed Internet

Department will issue up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants. Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the acceptance of applications for up to $1.15…

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Administration Reinstating “Remain in Mexico” Policy

Migrant Protection Protocols resuming under court order. On Thursday, President Biden’s administration revealed plans to resume an immigration policy of the previous administration, the “Remain in Mexico” policy,…

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Former USAF Official Nominated to Pentagon Acquisition

White House taps William LaPlante as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment. On Tuesday, the White House announced the nomination of former Air Force chief of acquisition…

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Joint Chiefs Chairman Concerned Over Russia

Indicators of Russian military moves are “worrying,” he said.  Army General Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the U.S. is tracking through indicators and…

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Another Federal Judge Halts Vaccine Mandate

Motion applies to healthcare professionals nationwide.  A U.S. District Court in Louisiana has halted the start of President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. The judge’s decision…

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President Signs Stopgap Spending Bill

He called it the “bare minimum.”  On Friday, President Biden signed the short-term continuing resolution that will keep the government fully funded through February 18, avoiding a partial…

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U.S. Experiences Slowdown in Hiring Rate

Gain was slowest since last December.  The U.S. economy added 210,000 jobs in November, indicating a decrease in hiring as the year nears a close. However, the labor…

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HHS Civil Rights Office Resolves HIPAA Violations

Five healthcare providers fined for non-compliance. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) announced that investigations of 5 healthcare…

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Government Funded Through February 18

President Biden is expected to sign bill before midnight Friday to avert government shutdown. The Senate voted 69 to 28 Thursday night to approve a short-term spending bill to fund…

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