The funding will help prevent eviction, resolve legal issues, and improve access to benefits for vulnerable veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering $42 million in…
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GAO Investigates HUD Cuts at Fair Housing Agency
Senator Warren advocated for the investigation after a federal judge blocked the pause of grants to the agency. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently announced it would investigate…
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President Signs Order to Halt Federal Funding to Illegal Aliens
DHS already retrieved money sent to a luxury hotel in NYC. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Air Force One this past week directing his agencies…
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Transportation Department Issues Final Pedestrian Right-Of-Way Standards
Adopts Disabilities Act guidelines laid out by the U.S. Access Board. The Department of Transportation (DOT) published its final rule this month to fully adopt the Architectural and…
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Medicare Proposal Expands Access to Care and Consumer Protections
CMS seeks to enhance Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, including coverage for anti-obesity medications. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed updates to Medicare…
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DOJ Reaches Settlement with Maine for Disabled Children to Remain at Home
The settlement resolves allegations of disability rights violations. The state of Maine agreed to address the unnecessary separation of children with behavioral disabilities away from their homes and…
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DOJ Opens Investigation into Shooting of Mentally Ill Woman in Illinois
Body cam footage shows the deputy shooting the woman in her home. The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a civil rights investigation into the July shooting of Sonya…
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FCC Launches Customer Service Inquiry In Communications Industry
The formal review seeks to empower consumers and streamline support from cable, broadband, and satellite providers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initiated a formal inquiry to evaluate the…
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Transportation Department Fines American Airlines for Mishandling Wheelchairs
Thousands of disabled passengers were impacted by the damages. The Department of Transportation (DOT) fined American Airlines a record $50 million for mishandling and damaging thousands of wheelchairs…
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The administration sends letters to police departments warning of potential discrimination. The Justice Department (DOJ) sent a letter to state and local police departments, informing them that certain…
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