Congress authorized the department temporary access to Social Security’s “Full Death Master File.” The U.S. Treasury announced the prevention and recovery of over $31 million in payments to…
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DOGE Implemented as White House Office Instead of Full Department
Preexisting U.S. Digital Service was renamed U.S. DOGE Service. President Donald Trump signed the executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after his inauguration but authorized…
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HHS Allocated Funding to Moderna for mRNA Vaccines Prior to Presidential Inauguration
The department stated the $590 million in funding will strengthen U.S. preparedness through technology. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Moderna approximately $590 million days…
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DOE Invests $32 Million into Grid Planning Development Projects
Connected Communities program is intended to expand local energy load capacity. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $32 million investment, distributing the funding to six pilot…
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House Passes Bill to Protect Women and Girls in Sports
The measure had also passed the chamber in the previous Congress. The House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls Act this week. The measure would…
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Labor Department Releases December Inflation Data
The rate of inflation rose 0.4 percent last month bringing 2024’s annual total to 2.9 percent. The U.S. Labor Department announced inflation numbers for the month of December…
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Labor 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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House Speaker Expects Debit Limit Raise in Upcoming Policy Bill
Negotiations begin after party leaders assume new roles in the Senate. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said raising the debt limit will be the primary goal of…
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House Oversight Committee Schedules Hearing on SSA Telework Policy
The SHOW UP Act would return federal agencies’ in-office work schedules to pre-pandemic hours. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer of Kentucky scheduled a hearing to discuss the…
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Transportation Department Names Environmental Process Innovation Winners
Nine recipients in eight states were awarded $50,000 for document streamlining. The Department of Transportation announced the nine winners of their challenge to modernize processes for the National…
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