22 State AGs support OPM’s “Fork Directive” federal employee buyout. On Monday, District Court Judge George O’Toole indefinitely extended the deadline for federal workers to accept a functional…
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House Legislators Request Information on Unidentified Server Installed at OPM
The legislators expressed concern over cybersecurity and information security. Some members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Representatives Shontel Brown and Gerry Connolly, have…
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Judge Pauses Federal Employee Buyout
Over 60,000 government employees had accepted the deferred resignation offer prior to the judge’s response to the government employees union legal challenge. On Thursday, a federal judge in…
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Commerce Department Awards HP $53 Million for R&D Expansions
The funding will support facility modernization and 250 additional jobs in Corvallis, Oregon. The Commerce Department awarded technology company HP $53 million earlier this month to expand its…
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Education Department Forgives $4.5 Billion in Student Loan Debt
The Education Department targets “deceptive” loans from Ashford University President Biden’s administration canceled the student loan debt of 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University, a majority online school…
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DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Sudan
An 8-month extension was granted by the department amid ongoing conflict and human rights abuses. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an 18-month extension of Temporary…
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USDA Invests $180M to Expand Clean Energy and Biofuel Access
New projects are intended to support rural economies, reduce energy costs, and strengthen energy independence. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently allocated nearly $180 million to support…
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Labor Department Launches Grant Initiative for Incarceration-to-Employment Program
$25 million in funding will support training and employment to reduce recidivism. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced at least $25 million in grants under the Pathway…
Read MoreLabor Department Awards $65 Million to Critical Energy Training Programs
18 colleges in 14 states receive funding for manufacturing and IT training. The Department of Labor has awarded 18 colleges $65 million in grant funding, supporting their workforce…
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IRS Releases Final Rules for Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
Clarifies wage and apprenticeship standards for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program participants. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its final rules for its Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit,…
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