Congress considers adding journalism negotiation to upcoming defense bill. Congress is considering adding the Journalism Competition and Preservation act to their annual defense bill, which would allow news…
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November Job Growth Higher Than Expected
Unemployment remains at 3.7 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released figures on Friday that show the economy gaining 263,000 jobs in November, which is higher than economists…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Prices Higher Due to Inflation
Some regions experiences shortages in supply. While Christmas tree farms have reported a strong harvest, some regions of the U.S. are experiencing a shortage even as others have…
Read MoreHouse Votes to Avert Rail Strike
The measure now goes to the Senate. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would avert a national railroad strike. The legislative decision would block…
Read MoreHouse Vote Could Block Rail Strike
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…
Read MoreCongress 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…
Read MoreCommerce, 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…
Read MoreFederal 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…
Read MoreKlamath 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…
Read MoreThanksgiving 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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