Recent increase to unemployment payments will supplement state benefits. On Friday, Eugene Scalia, the Secretary of Labor issued a statement Friday regarding the recently released jobs report from…
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HHS Announces Funding to Support Testing and Vaccinations
More than $22 billion going to state, local, and tribal communities for Covid testing and vaccine distribution. The Department of Health and Human Services announced it will be…
Read MorePaycheck Protection Program Reopens Monday
Initial opportunity will be given to first-time borrowers. Last month, Congress authorized $284 billion to provide forgivable loans to small businesses as part of its broader $900 billion…
Read MoreUSNS Mercy in Dock for Maintenance
Unable to travel to Los Angeles to assist with infection surge. The USNS Mercy is in maintenance in Oregon, unable to respond to the call from California officials…
Read MorePresident Trump Addresses Nation
“This moment calls for healing and reconciliation,” the president said. “To the citizens of our country, serving as your president has been the honor of my lifetime.”
Read MoreDr. Fauci Sees “Glimmer of Hope” In Vaccine Distribution
Believes nation could see 100 million people vaccinated by the summer. As the nation continued to increase the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the country, Dr. Anthony Fauci,…
Read MoreSecretary of Education Responds to COVID Relief
Applauds funding for education and Second Chance Pell grants. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos released a statement regarding the signing of the COVID relief package this past week. She…
Read MorePresident’s New Year’s Address
“As long as we remain loyal to our nation, devoted to our citizens, and faithful to Almighty God, we know that the best is yet to come,” the…
Read MoreSenator Graham Calls for Standalone Vote on $2000 Aid
Hopes single-issue vote would pass more readily. Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed support for a vote on a stand-alone bill to raise the stimulus checks to $2,000 as…
Read MoreLabor Department Issues Workplace Guidance
New Field Assistance Bulletins clarifies email and video call use to support workplace flexibility. With many American jobs continuing to work remotely into 2021, the Labor Department updated…
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