New measures seek to protect passengers with compensation, free rebooking, and expense coverage for airline-caused disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated a rulemaking process to…
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Speaker Johnson Identifies Budget Areas to Address
He indicates defunding Planned Parenthood, no assistance for Ukraine, and having federal employees return to in-office work. House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken recently about certain areas of…
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Federal Jury Awards $7 Million to Workers Denied Religious Accommodations
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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