Bipartisan legislators voiced opposition and concerns over the sale to a Japanese company. Senators John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and J.D. Vance of Ohio called on the Committee on…
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Federal Reserve Expects to Cut Rates in New Year
Central bank officials kept the current rate steady in the final meeting of 2023. The Federal Reserve concluded its final quarterly meeting this month, holding interest rates steady…
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Legislation Introduced Extending Pell Grants to Short-Term Workforce Programs
House bill would allow students to use grants for training in the trades. A bipartisan group of representatives in the House recently introduced legislation that would allow students…
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DOE Invests in Expansion of Energy Workforce Training
17 assessment centers and 10 training centers were selected to receive funding. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced this month that it will distribute $40.8 million to 17…
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Labor Department Orders Backpay from Plaza Azteca
The owner of more than 40 locations in the Mexican restaurant chain paid workers less than minimum wage. The Department of Labor found that more than 40 Plaza…
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GSA Explores Large Reduction of Federal Office Space
The federal government could reduce real estate by up to 30 percent and save billions. The General Services Administration, the real estate manager of the federal government, is…
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FDIC Chair Called Before Senate Banking Committee
FDIC employees had complained of workplace sexual harassment. This week a report broke regarding complaints from current and former employees at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) experiencing…
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Justice Department Reaches Discrimination Settlement with Apple
The agreement covers backpay for employees and penalties for hiring discrimination. The Department of Justice secured a legal agreement with tech company Apple this month that requires the…
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President Biden Meets with UAW President
Tentative labor agreements with the big three automakers are moving forward. President Joe Biden met with United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Thursday to show support for…
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USDA Announces Grants for Forestry and Wood Sector Development
The department is accepting project proposals strengthening links between stages of production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened applications for $50 million in grants dedicated to…
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