The largest increase in 20 years still does not keep pace with inflation. The National Defense Authorization Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives this week,…
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State Department Approves Arms Sales to Taiwan
Two separate sales are worth $425 million. The U.S. State Department announced the approval of two separate arms sales to Taiwan. The total value of the arms sales…
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Journalism Act Could Remove News from Facebook
Congress considers adding journalism negotiation to upcoming defense bill. Congress is considering adding the Journalism Competition and Preservation act to their annual defense bill, which would allow news…
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November Job Growth Higher Than Expected
Unemployment remains at 3.7 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released figures on Friday that show the economy gaining 263,000 jobs in November, which is higher than economists…
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Christmas Tree Prices Higher Due to Inflation
Some regions experiences shortages in supply. While Christmas tree farms have reported a strong harvest, some regions of the U.S. are experiencing a shortage even as others have…
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House Votes to Avert Rail Strike
The measure now goes to the Senate. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would avert a national railroad strike. The legislative decision would block…
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House Vote Could Block Rail Strike
President supports the congressional intervention. A vote is planned on Wednesday in the House of Representatives that would block a strike by railroad workers. On Monday, in his…
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Congress Urged to Avert Rail Strike
President Biden adds his call for Congress to intervene after 400 organizations sent a letter. The railroad labor negotiation standoff that began in August has had its agreement…
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Commerce, Labor, Education Forge New Partnership
Collaboration is intended to strengthen the flow between education and stable careers. The Department of Education announced the launch of the Unlocking Career Success initiative, a partnership between…
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Federal Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended
Education secretary announces extension to provide relief from uncertainty as loan forgiveness is litigated. On Tuesday, the president’s administration extended the federal student loan repayment pause through June…
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