More than $16 billion going into updating infrastructure, including bridges and tunnels. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has allocated over $16 billion for 25 passenger…
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Defense Department Updates WMD Strategy
Tailors 2014 strategy to 2023 issues, mainly Russia and China. The Department of Defense released its updated Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) last month, shifting…
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Healthcare Workers Union Coalition Strike Begins
Union negotiators say compensation proposals do not reflect the cost of living. A strike of more than 75,000 healthcare workers with the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions began…
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U.S. Congressman Carjacked at Gunpoint in D.C.
Representative Cuellar was unharmed in the incident and is cooperating with law enforcement. Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas was carjacked near his residence near the Navy Yard in…
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President Biden to Attend UN General Assembly
One side meeting will be with Prime Minister Netanyahu. President Joe Biden is scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week. He will…
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Commerce Secretary to Visit China Next Week
The president’s administration lifts some controls on Chinese firms ahead of the trip. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is scheduled to travel to Beijing next week. Ahead of her…
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All 50 States Commit to Participate in Internet for All
Five territories and the District of Columbia also sign on for the program. The Department of Commerce announced that all 50 states as well as five U.S. Territories…
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Israeli President Herzog Delivers Remarks to Joint Congress
Congress shows strong support for Israel with partisan exceptions. President Isaac Herzog of Israel spoke before a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C., this week to celebrate…
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HUD Celebrates Homeownership in Chicago
The event is one of the department’s “House Parties” to support aspiring homeowners. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) hosted a recent event promoting homeownership in…
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U.S.-China Diplomacy Resumes
Secretary Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin for a conversation on a broad range of topics. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his trip to Beijing…
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