Will honor veterans and indigenous people. President Joe Biden signed a proclamation Wednesday establishing a new national monument in North Central Colorado. The Camp-Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, his first…
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Rail Union Rejects Deal Brokered by White House
Negotiations are expected to last through mid-November. A union representing about 12,000 rail workers voted down a tentative contract that was brokered by the White House to avert…
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U.S. Stocking Up on Radiation Sickness Drug
Federal health department buys $290 million worth. President Biden’s administration is purchasing a drug supply to treat radiation sickness, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed.…
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Army Activates New Air and Missile Defense Unit in Europe
Headquarters in Germany will control all Army air and missile defense in Europe. The U.S. Army announced the activation of the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade headquarters in…
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White House Releases National Strategy for Arctic Region
The announcement highlights four pillars of stewardship and protection. The White House recently announced the administration’s Arctic Region strategy, stating, “The Arctic—home to more than four million people,…
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President Biden Responds to Russian Missile Strikes
Offers condolences to families of those who were killed. On Monday, multiple coordinated Russian missile strikes targeted civilians in cities across the country of Ukraine, including its capital…
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President Announces Marijuana Conviction Pardons
President Joe Biden is pardoning people with federal convictions for marijuana possession, including those convicted under Washington, D.C. law. “I’m announcing a pardon of all prior federal offenses…
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Treasury Seeks Public Input for Climate Tax Breaks
Feedback is requested on the use of the $270 billion allocation. The Treasury Department published a request for public input this past week, seeking insights on how best…
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President Issues Proclamation on Fire Prevention Week
He commends the strength and resolve of wildland firefighters. President Joe Biden issued the following proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson…
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President Biden Nominates Surgeon General to WHO Board
The post requires Senate confirmation. This week, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to be the U.S. Representative on the World Health Organization’s…
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