Pandemic relief coordinators reemphasize the importance of vaccination Though slowed significantly by vaccination, COVID-19 cases have been rising in the United States, reportedly in areas with low vaccination…
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President Offers Condolences to Germany
196 lives have been lost so far in flooding. President Biden expressed his condolences to the German people during his meeting with German Chancellor Merkel last week. Heavy…
Read MoreSenate Minority Leader Opposes Land Management Nominee
Concerns surround her background in eco-terrorist activity. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and others have reservations about Presiden Biden’s Interior Department nominee Tracy Stone-Manning. “We now know that…
Read MoreDHS Announces $475 Million in Preparedness Grants
Secretary Mayorkas specifies funding for natural disasters and other threats. On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security released the preparedness funding allocation of $475 million for fiscal year…
Read MoreTreasury Secretary to Hold Meeting on Digital Currency
Stablecoins the topic of discussion with the President’s Working Group. Secretary Janet Yellen is convening a meeting on Monday with the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets to…
Read MoreLabor Department Issues Heat Safety Reminder
OSHA-NIOSH provides a heat index guide for employers. This week the Department of Labor released a reminder, particularly for employers in the Pacific Northwest, regarding the protection of…
Read MoreInterior to Update Native American Grave Protections
Seeks to streamline the return of stolen artifacts to Native Hawaiians. The Department of the Interior announced last week that it had begun a series of conversations with…
Read MoreEnergy Department Launches “Summer of Solar 2021”
New SolarAPP+ Tool will help expedite solar installations. The Department of Energy announced that it had begun the “Summer of Solar 2021” on Thursday. According to the department,…
Read MoreAttorney General Expands Immigration Judges’ Authority
He says that judges can put deportation proceedings on indefinite hold. In an opinion issued Thursday, Attorney General Merrick Garland recognized the ability of immigration judges to administratively…
Read MoreSenator Schumer Sets Infrastructure Vote Next Week
He continues pushing negotiators to complete work on the package. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said he would begin the floor process next week for…
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