President supports the congressional intervention. A vote is planned on Wednesday in the House of Representatives that would block a strike by railroad workers. On Monday, in his…
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Congress Urged to Avert Rail Strike
President Biden adds his call for Congress to intervene after 400 organizations sent a letter. The railroad labor negotiation standoff that began in August has had its agreement…
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Commerce, Labor, Education Forge New Partnership
Collaboration is intended to strengthen the flow between education and stable careers. The Department of Education announced the launch of the Unlocking Career Success initiative, a partnership between…
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Federal Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended
Education secretary announces extension to provide relief from uncertainty as loan forgiveness is litigated. On Tuesday, the president’s administration extended the federal student loan repayment pause through June…
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Klamath River Dams to be Demolished
Officials say it will be the largest dam demolition in history. The Federal Regulatory Commission has given approval for the destruction of four dams on the Klamath River…
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Thanksgiving Dinner Costs 20 Percent More in 2022
American Farm Bureau tallies the rise in price due to inflation. The traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings will cost 20 percent more this year than a…
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G20 Members Divided Over Ukraine Conflict
A U.S.-supported declaration condemns the war for causing human suffering and harming the global economy. The United States and others at the G20 have submitted a draft resolution…
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Social Security Payments to Increase by 8.7% in 2023
The additional amount averages $140 per month. The Social Security Administration announced that Social Security benefit payments will be increasing by 8.7 percent in 2023. This will raise…
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Presidents Biden and Xi to Meet at G20
Taiwan is expected to be part of Monday’s discussions. President Biden and President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in person for the first time on Monday at…
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U.S. Endorses South Africa Energy Transition Plan
The investment plan receives continued support at COP27. At the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Climate Envoy John…
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