The Federal Indian Boarding Schools Initiative will receive $4 million. The Department of the Interior announced the expansion of its Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, committing $4 million…
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First Lady and Justice Sotomayor Visit Bronx Children’s Museum
Celebrating the opening ceremonies of the facility. First Lady Jill Biden and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor attended the opening celebration for the Bronx Children’s Museum on Wednesday,…
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Fee-Free Family Seating Proposed for Airlines
The transportation secretary wrote to Congress regarding updates to FAA Act. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to members of Congress proposing an amendment to part of the…
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International Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Russian President
The forced deportation of Ukrainian children is a “war crime.“ United Nations investigators have determined that the forced deportation of Ukrainian children by Russia qualifies as a war…
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Labor Department Strengthens Child Labor Laws
Information sharing with the Department of Health and Human Services will increase. The Department of Labor has announced an interagency initiative with the Department of Health and Human…
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Parents Bill of Rights Introduced in House
The largest teachers’ union opposes the legislation. Representative Elise Stefanik of New York was among members of the House of Representatives to introduce the “Parents Bill of Rights.”…
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States to Review Medicaid Eligibility
Estimates suggest millions may lose Medicaid coverage. The government-sponsored Medicaid program covers roughly 84 million people, and new reports indicate that as many as 14 million may not…
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Congressional Leaders Call for Hyundai Child Labor Penalties
33 legislators send a letter to Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. Federal legislators recently sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, asking his department to impose…
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COVID Vaccine Added to Routine Immunization Schedule
CDC says children, adolescents, and adults should get annual immunizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its 2023 list of recommended immunizations. The agency includes immunization…
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HUD Invests $568 Million to Address Lead-Based Paint
Grants are now available for public and low-income housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced two notices of funding opportunities to address exposure to lead…
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