EPA Unveils National Recycling Plan

Plan intended to curtail greenhouse gas emissions.  The Environmental Protection Agency issued its final draft of its first “National Recycling Strategy” aiming to achieve a 50 percent nationwide…

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Senator Schumer Wants Relief at Gas Pumps

He is looking at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said at a press conference he was calling on President Biden to tap into the…

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Longest Serving Senator Announces Retirement

Patrick Leahy has represented Vermont in the Senate since 1975.  Senator Patrick Leahy, speaking from the statehouse in Vermont, said, “It is time to pass the torch to…

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DOE Upgrades 1 million American Homes

Highlights energy efficiency and proper weatherization. Last week, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced that the Department of Energy had successfully upgraded 1 million homes to greener standards. This…

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Cyber Command Holds Cybersecurity Meeting

Defense Department says that security in the private sector means security for the government. The U.S. Department of Defense hosted a virtual meeting last week in which Mieke…

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U.S. Issues Sanctions Against Certain Ethiopians

The move is in response to human rights abuses. In response to human rights abuses committed as the country of Ethiopia endures a civil war, the United States…

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President Gives Statement on America Recycles Day

Pairs announcement with National Recycling Strategy. President Biden gave a proclamation on Friday from the White House Briefing Room for America Recycles Day on November 15. He incorporated…

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Nuclear Industry Receives Funding from Congress

Infrastructure bill includes nearly $8.5 billion for nuclear energy.  Future advanced nuclear reactor development and support of the nation’s economically compromised nuclear energy plants will be aided by…

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Speaker Continues Remote Voting Through December 30

Process was initiated due to COVID-19 concerns.  On Friday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of California said House members can continue to vote remotely until December 30. …

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Healthcare Workers Face January 4 Vaccine Deadline

More than 17 million workers to be affected.  Staff at healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs have until January 4, 2022, to comply with a recently issued…

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