$50 million to be distributed by up to four non-governmental organizations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new initiative this month intended to create partnerships between…
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261,000 Jobs Added to U.S. Economy in October
Unemployment also rises from 3.5% to 3.7%. On Friday, the U.S. Labor Department reported that 261,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in October. At the same…
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AFL-CIO President Responds to Federal Interest Rate Increases
AFL-CIO President Shuler says domestic action overlooks international problems President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Liz Shuler issued a statement calling…
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FTC Explores Reduction of Junk Fees
Extra, unnecessary charges are common in multiple industries. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opened public comments this week to inform potential policies against junk fees. Junk fees are…
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Energy Department Announces EV Expansion Projects
$2.8 billion will support the expansion of manufacturing in 12 states. The Department of Energy recently announced a combined $2.8 billion investment into American electric vehicle manufacturing. Twenty…
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Surgeon General Releases Guidance on Workplace Mental Health
Five essential items are highlighted to guide business leaders. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a 30-page framework last week for businesses to use to improve mental health and…
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Commerce Secretary Opens SelectUSA Summit Registration
Annual event promotes foreign direct investments in the U.S. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced on Wednesday that registration for the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit is now…
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DHS Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Secretary Mayorkas highlights agencies and grants for cyber defense. The Department of Homeland Security kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month this week, highlighting the agencies, grants, and initiatives that…
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Bill of Rights Announced to Protect Users from AI
White House Science Office issues guidelines for the artificial intelligence industry. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) unveiled what it called a “Blueprint for…
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HHS Hosts PandemicX Technology Development Accelerator
Webinar cultivates public and private health collaboration. The Department of Health and Human Services hosted a webinar on Thursday with 15 health technology startups participating in the inaugural…
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