U.S. employment and manufacturing numbers contributed to global market instability on Monday. The U.S. stock market experienced a sharp decline on Monday amid a global market selloff. The…
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Competitive Grant Program Launched for Home Weatherization Research
The Energy Department seeks projects that demonstrate improved heat and cold resistance technologies. The Department of Energy (DOE) is managing a grant program for weatherization enhancement and innovation,…
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National Park Entrance Fees Waived for Great American Outdoors Anniversary
The Interior Department commemorates four years of the Great American Outdoors Act. To celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, the Department of the Interior…
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Dollar General Reaches Settlement with OSHA on Workplace Safety
The retail giant commits to extensive safety reforms and employee training across 19,000 stores nationwide. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
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FAA Agrees to More Rest for Air Traffic Controllers
Under an agreement, controllers will receive a minimum of 10 hours between shifts. The Federal Aviation Administration reached a deal with an airport employee union to give air…
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Legislation Introduced to Halt OPEC Collaboration
Eligibility for oil and gas leases would be refused to companies that have worked with OPEC. Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Representative Nanette Barragan of California introduced…
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DOE Invests in Auto Manufacturing Facility Rehabilitation
Will convert 11 facilities into electric vehicle manufacturing plants The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $1.7 billion to rehabilitate 11 shuttered auto manufacturing facilities into fully functioning…
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Transportation Department Awards $8.75 Million to 15 Small Shipyards
The grants will expand facilities, increase modernization, and expand local hiring. The Department of Transportation (DOT) released $8.75 million to 15 small shipyards this month, under the Maritime…
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Secretary Raimondo Celebrates National Tourism Strategy
The Commerce Department expects to welcome 91 million international visitors by 2026. Secretary Gina Raimondo celebrated the progress of the Commerce Department’s National Travel and Tourism Strategy this…
Read MoreActing Labor Secretary Announces Apprenticeship Program Funding
The investment is intended to modernize, diversify, and expand the registered apprenticeship system. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su recently announced that $224 million has been released to…
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