FCC seeks to ensure equitable communication. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has submitted a proposal to enforce accessibility requirements on video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft…
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CDC Director Announces Resignation
Now that the COVID public health emergency has ended, Dr. Walensky feels she completed her tenure. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky announced that she…
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Transportation Department Issues Airline Reforms
President Biden says it will make air travel better for all Americans. The U.S. Department of Transportation issued two airline industry reforms this week. “When an airline causes…
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House Committee Requests COVID Info from Chinese Embassy
Beijing seeks to curtail further investigations. Legislators in the House of Representatives have sent a letter to Qin Gang, China’s Ambassador to the U.S., to request China’s compliance…
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Treasury Approves Funding for California High-Speed Internet
Part of Capital Projects Fund of American Rescue Plan. The Department of the Treasury has approved $540.2 million for the installation of high-speed internet throughout California. The state…
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Ambassador Burns Calls for More COVID-19 Honesty from China
Conclusions regarding the origin of the coronavirus continue to negate China’s narrative. U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns commented on the Department of Energy’s reported conclusion that the…
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Commerce Secretary Speaks at School of Foreign Service
She highlights the long-term goals of CHIPS and Science Act. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke at the Georgetown School of Foreign Service recently, addressing investors, faculty, and…
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SNAP Program Ending for Millions
Pandemic-era food assistance already stopped in some states. More than 41 million Americans receive benefits through the nation’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. Next…
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White House Opposed to Ending Foreign Traveler Vaccinations
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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