Hot Springs hospital agrees to provide hearing aids and sign language charts. An Arkansas-based hospital entered into a legal agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services…
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Education Department Resolves Gender Discrimination Complaint
Oregon school district is required to provide equally for boys’ and girls’ teams. The Office for Civil Rights for the Department of Education resolved an investigation into the…
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HHS Commemorates Disabilities Pioneer Lois Curtis
She was the plaintiff in Olmstead v. L.C. which laid the foundation for disability rights. Last week, officials from the Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) honored…
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Presidential Proclamation on World Freedom Day
He states, “It is from the darkest moments that the greatest progress follows.“ Official Proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. For administration officials as they seek to…
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USPS Releases Ginsburg Stamp Design
Forever stamp set will be available in 2023. The United States Postal Service (USPS) released its newest forever stamp design that features an oil-painted portrait of the late…
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Voters Express Concerns Over Intimidation
Two-thirds of voters are apprehensive about violent extremists. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll completed Monday shows two in five voters across America say they are concerned about threats of…
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New HUD Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs Sworn In
Beth Lynk has extensive communications experience in various government departments. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge swore in Beth Lynk as the new Assistant Secretary of…
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USDA Seeks Public Comment Regarding Discrimination
Lending programs are the focus of desired feedback. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened up public comment last week, requesting input on how to best assist farmers…
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GM Financial Settles Justice Department Suit with $3.5 Million
Resolves allegations of improperly repossessing servicemember’s vehicles. The Justice Department announced last week that GM Financial agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against them. The Justice Department alleged…
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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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