The six transit workers lost their jobs at BART for refusing the Covid vaccine. A federal jury in the Northern California U.S. District Court awarded $7 million to…
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FTC Finalizes “Click to Cancel” Rule for Business Subscription Services
Chairwoman says canceling subscriptions must be “at least as easy” as signing up. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule requiring businesses to make canceling subscription services…
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Commerce Department Identifies Critical Sectors for Supply Chain Development
The department will develop action plans to maximize potential and mitigate disruptions The Department of Commerce announced that it has identified critical production sectors that can further develop…
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FCC Urges Congress to Renew Pandemic-Era Internet Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program funding has expired. The Federal Communications Commission has called on Congress to renew funding for a low-cost internet connectivity program instituted during the COVID-19…
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Transportation Department Secures Refunds for Pandemic Flight Cancellations
The agency took action against Lufthansa, Dutch Airways, and South African Airways. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced enforcement actions against Lufthansa, South African Airways, and KLM Royal…
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Biotech CEO Sentenced for Obstructing Investigation of Fake COVID-19 Tests
Keith Berman defrauded medical device investors and lied to the FDA. The CEO of a fraudulent California biotechnology company was sentenced to seven years of prison on Friday…
Read MoreLegislation Would Require Data Analysis of Federal Remote Work
The bill is intended to reveal the statistical pros and cons of teleworking. Senators Gary Peters of Michigan and Joni Ernst of Iowa have proposed legislation that would…
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NHTSA Reports Traffic Fatalities Down 3.6% in 2023
The numbers are still higher than before the pandemic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released preliminary reports on deaths by traffic crashes in the U.S., reporting…
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Labor Department Reports February Employment Numbers
The unemployment rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The Labor Department released the February edition of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, showing there were 1.36 job…
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National Economic Advisor Addresses Annual NABE Conference
She stated that today’s strong recovery lays the foundation for the future. National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard spoke at the 40th Annual National Association for Business Economics…
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