His “Summer of Construction” tour celebrates the department’s investments. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the $378 million Las Vegas rapid transit project…
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Labor Department Allocates $2 Million to Training Hurricane Beryl Clean-up Workers
Emergency grant funding approved for 67 counties in Texas The Department of Labor has distributed an initial $2 million in emergency funding to train workers helping to clean…
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EPA Uses $27 Billion to Promote Clean Energy and Environmental Justice Nationwide
Major grants fund the national network for sustainable energy projects and climate solutions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the allocation of $27 billion in grants…
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State Department Announces Philippines Will Host Afghanis Awaiting Visas
300 eligible Afghan allies seeking asylum from the Taliban-ruled country will wait in the Philippines for the completion of processing. The State Department announced that the Philippines has…
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Interior Announces $7 Million for Indian Youth Service Corp Projects
The funding is being distributed under the Investing in America Agenda. The Department of the Interior will distribute close to $7 million the the Indian Youth Services Corps…
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HHS Announces Funding for HIV Medication Assistance
$1.4 billion allotted to help 560,000 patients afford life-saving drug. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced over $1.4 billion has been allocated to HIV medication…
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Inspector General Reports Improper Social Security Payments
The administration experienced a 44 percent rise in the “pending actions” backlog between 2018 and 2023. The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Inspector General has issued a report highlighting…
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House Freedom Caucus Pursues CR to Pass Budget After the Election
The group seeks to avoid an omnibus to fund the federal government. The House Freedom Caucus announced before the August recess that they will pursue a continuing resolution…
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Transportation Department Offers $26 Million to Fund Bridge Construction Planning
The grants will support the development of 28 future bridge projects in 18 states. The Department of Transportation made $26.5 million in planning grants available for 28 future…
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HHS Updates Payment Policies for Medicare and Medicaid
Issues final rule for inpatient hospitals and long-term care hospitals. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule last week updating Medicare payment policies…
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