The bill would increase benefits for certain public workers. Legislation advanced in the House Ways and Means Committee would eliminate rules that reduce Social Security benefits to persons…
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Senator Scott Introduces Protect Kids Act
The legislation would keep parents in the loop regarding gender transitions. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina introduced the Protect Kids Act on Tuesday. The legislation would deny…
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VA Extends Pandemic Hardship Relief
The pandemic program will now expire at the end of 2022. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended its hardship suspension for benefit debts to December 31.…
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Treasury Department Reports $220 Billion August Deficit
The number is 29% higher than August of 2021. This week, the Treasury Department posted the U.S. government’s receipts for August 2022, reporting a $220 billion budget deficit.…
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Secretary Cardona to Launch Bus Tour
First Lady Jill Biden to join for the first two stops. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced that he will begin a week-long, multi-state road trip on Monday,…
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White House to Invest $100 Million Toward Teacher Shortage
Funding will come through the American Rescue Plan. President Biden’s administration has announced a series of new funding aids to help schools fill their vacant teaching positions. Secretary of…
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Federal Court Rules Video Room Scan Requirement Illegal
University violates Fourth Amendment with anti-cheating practice. District Judge J. Philip Calabrese ruled this week that requiring students to use a webcam before taking a test is a…
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Childhood Literacy Rates Declining in U.S.
The result has been an increase in crime and incarceration. Educators across America are expressing concerns regarding the movement away from phonics-based learning in schools and the decline…
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Education Secretary Cancels Federal Loans for ITT Tech
He states the defunct for-profit college misled students since 2005. The Education Department announced last week that all federal student loans used to attend ITT Technical Institute anytime…
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President Biden Appoints National Museum and Library Services Members
11 individuals selected to serve on the board. On Monday, Crosby Kemper, the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services welcomed President Joe Biden’s 11 appointees…
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