The House of Representatives passed the legislation this week. President Biden’s administration released a statement this week expressing opposition to legislation that would end the COVID-19 vaccine requirement…
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Labor Department Reports Higher Job Gains than Expected
The leisure and hospitality industries experience the greatest gains in January. The latest Labor Department jobs report shows the U.S. added 517,000 jobs in January, outstripping the forecast…
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Prosecutors Not Seeking Death Penalty for El Paso Shooter
The federal trial will begin next year for the mass murderer. Federal prosecutors recently announced that the federal trial for Patrick Crusius has been scheduled for early next…
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Speaker McCarthy Ends Proxy Voting in House
Members must show up to have their votes counted. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California has officially ended the practice of proxy voting. The program was established by Speaker…
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Pentagon Rescinds Military COVID Vaccine Mandate
Defense Department implements Congressional rule in NDAA. The U.S. Department of Defense formally rescinded its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the military, in compliance with the National Defense Authorization…
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FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages Offer Flexibility
Grants homeowners relief on repaying reverse mortgage property charges. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has announced the implementation of the COVID-19 HECM Property Charge Repayment Plan. This plan…
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3rd Quarter Air Travel Report Released
Air travel service complaints are still above pre-pandemic levels. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released its Air Travel Consumer Report, documenting airline operational data for September and…
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Secret Service Confirms COVID Money Stolen by Chinese Hackers
Tens of millions have been recovered in the case. The Secret Service confirmed a report this week that a China-based hacking group stole tens of millions of dollars…
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Six More States Approved for High-Speed Internet Grants
Capital Projects Fund approves infrastructure applications worth $1 billion The Department of the Treasury has approved broadband project proposals submitted by Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Utah.…
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CDC Awards $3 Billion to Strengthen Health Infrastructure
Director says health agencies strained by COVID pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced last week that, through the American Rescue Plan, they are awarding over $3…
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