AFL-CIO President Shuler says domestic action overlooks international problems President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Liz Shuler issued a statement calling…
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FTC Explores Reduction of Junk Fees
Extra, unnecessary charges are common in multiple industries. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opened public comments this week to inform potential policies against junk fees. Junk fees are…
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Energy Department Announces EV Expansion Projects
$2.8 billion will support the expansion of manufacturing in 12 states. The Department of Energy recently announced a combined $2.8 billion investment into American electric vehicle manufacturing. Twenty…
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Surgeon General Releases Guidance on Workplace Mental Health
Five essential items are highlighted to guide business leaders. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a 30-page framework last week for businesses to use to improve mental health and…
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Commerce Secretary Opens SelectUSA Summit Registration
Annual event promotes foreign direct investments in the U.S. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced on Wednesday that registration for the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit is now…
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DHS Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Secretary Mayorkas highlights agencies and grants for cyber defense. The Department of Homeland Security kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month this week, highlighting the agencies, grants, and initiatives that…
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Bill of Rights Announced to Protect Users from AI
White House Science Office issues guidelines for the artificial intelligence industry. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) unveiled what it called a “Blueprint for…
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HHS Hosts PandemicX Technology Development Accelerator
Webinar cultivates public and private health collaboration. The Department of Health and Human Services hosted a webinar on Thursday with 15 health technology startups participating in the inaugural…
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Transportation Secretary Co-Hosts Freight Logistics Meeting
The event seeks to strengthen the domestic supply chain. On Wednesday, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Port Envoy General Stephen Lyons hosted a meeting for Freight Logistics…
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President Invokes Defense Act for Baby Formula
Administration authorizes flights from overseas with imports. The president’s administration has invoked the Defense Production Act to increase the production of baby formula. The White House reported the…
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