The funding goes toward the removal of lead paints and lead pipes from older homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released $140 million to…
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Commerce Secretary Attends Virtual Gen Z Jobs Meeting
She encouraged students to join the domestic semiconductor workforce. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently joined a virtual discussion hosted by Handshake, the largest job platform for Gen…
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Administration Announces Heat Protections for Workers
The move comes after members of Congress wrote to OSHA with concerns about protecting workers from heat exposure. President Joe Biden has requested that the Department of Labor…
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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Again
Rates are now at a 22-year high. In its meeting Wednesday, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by another quarter percent, still claiming the rate increases are necessary…
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Labor Department Expands Veterans Employment Program
The pilot program enhances job placement and support for those transitioning out of the military. The U.S. Department of Labor has expanded its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service…
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Administration Proposes Rules for Short-Term Healthcare Plans
The regulations would limit short-term plans to 3 months rather than one year of coverage. President Biden’s administration recently proposed a number of regulations for short-term healthcare plans. The…
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VA Proposes to End Veteran Homelessness
Funding is being allotted to housing, legal services, and employment training programs. The Veterans Administration has announced a number of actions being proposed to reduce homelessness among the…
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Labor Department Grants Funding to Guam for Typhoon Recovery
The investment will support employment and clean-up initiatives in the wake of Typhoon Mawar. The U.S. Department of Labor announced an initial funding award of $4.5 million to…
Read MoreJunior Enlisted Service Members May Receive Pay Raise
Congress takes steps to address financial challenges caused by inflation. House legislators recently proposed significant pay increases for junior enlisted service members, along with monthly bonuses to counter…
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House Committee Votes to Raise Required Pilot Retirement Age
Legislators seek to address the current shortage of commercial airline pilots. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to raise the age of mandatory pilot retirement from 65…
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