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…
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Junior 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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VA Hospital Nurses Protest Working Conditions
Nationwide demonstrations highlight the strain of staff shortages on caregivers and their impact on patients. Nurses at Veterans Affairs hospitals recently participated in nationwide protests to regarding needed…
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OSHA Issues Canadian Wildfire Smoke Guidance for Outdoor Workers
Resources provide health and safety information to reduce exposure to smoke. The U.S. Department of Labor announced guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding smoke…
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Federal Judge Orders PA Agency to Pay Millions in Back Wages
Department of Labor’s investigation uncovers violations in overtime compensation and travel expenses for home care. Judge Chad Kenney of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of…
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Department of Commerce Opens Grants for Regional Tech Hubs
A new program has been introduced for localized partnership and innovation. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently announced the launch of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program.…
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USDA Launches Delta Regional Food Business Center
Seeks to USDA strengthen the food supply chain and support local farmers. The USDA announced the development of the Delta Regional Food Business Center, intended to strengthen the…
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President Vetoes Bipartisan Solar Panel Protection
He says the resolution would cause uncertainty and undermine industry efforts. A bipartisan resolution that would have reinstated the enforcement of tariffs on Chinese solar panel manufacturers has…
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