Ask for commitment from President Biden to sharing the surplus. 30 non-governmental organizations sent a joint letter to President Biden on Friday. Aid organizations such as the Catholic…
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U.S. Moves to Improve Relations with Palestine
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield announces monetary support. On Thursday, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced that the U.S. Agency for International Development will be giving $15 million…
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HUD Provides COVID Relief for Native Hawaiians
President’s American Rescue Plan invests $5 million for housing. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge reported the investment of $5 million in funding for Native Hawaiians. The…
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Unemployment at Lowest Point Since Pandemic Began
18.9 Americans still claiming benefits. Last week the number of jobless claims in the United States declined to the lowest point since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Senate Extends Paycheck Protection Program
Small businesses may apply for loans through May. On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation extending the small-business program created last year by Congress. They voted 92-7 to extend…
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Education Secretary Reports Survey Findings
Reopening of schools making progress. On Wednesday, Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona released a statement regarding the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2021 School Survey. The…
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Fed Chairman Gives Congress Economic Forecast
Describes the current state of affairs as “much improved.” On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sat before Congress to give an up-to-date forecast of the nation’s economy.…
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Possible Delays for Child Tax Credit Program
Congress’ timeline for new program poses challenge for the IRS. Commissioner Charles Rettig of the Internal Revenue Service has expressed concerns over the implementation of monthly payments under…
Read MorePresident’s Administration Sets 200 Million Dose Goal
Thanks CDC for their efforts in combating virus. On Friday, President Biden traveled to Atlanta to visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to commemorate the…
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CDC Adjusts School Safety Guidelines
Students only need to sit 3 feet apart. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that students returning to the classroom would be able…
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