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Education, Industry

Biden vetoes bill cancelling his $400 billion student loan handout, vows he’s ‘not going to back down’

June 8, 2023

Via: Fox News

President Biden on Wednesday vetoed the bill that would have scrapped his $400 billion student loan handout and vowed he wasn’t “going to back down” when it came to forgiving the college debt of millions across the country. “Folks, Republican […]


Industry, Workforce

AI Slashed 3,900 US Tech Jobs in May Alone: Report

June 7, 2023

Via: InformationWeek

A report released last week says artificial intelligence has stripped 3,900 technology jobs from the US economy in May alone — evidence supporting critics’ concerns about the technology’s potential to disrupt livelihoods. Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas claims their […]


Defense, Industry

US defense secretary discusses upgrading ties with India to counter China

June 5, 2023

Via: Washington's Top News

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday discussed upgrading partnership with India, a major arms buyer, and set a roadmap for cooperation for the next five years as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and increased belligerence, officials said. […]


Energy & Environment, Industry

Legislation seeks to lower gasoline prices, encouraging increased domestic energy production

May 31, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would lower gasoline prices, encourage increased domestic energy production, and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources. The Pay Less at the Pump Act would amend the IRS Code of 1986 to […]


Industry, Workforce

Pentagon Leaks Emphasize the Need for a Trusted Workforce

May 30, 2023

Via: Dark Reading

The leak of classified Pentagon documents through a popular messaging platform is not about the leaker’s maturity, whistleblowing, or even the war. It’s about people and the need to propel and maintain a trusted workforce to mitigate insider risk proactively. […]


Cybersecurity, Defense, Industry

Russia’s War in Ukraine Shows Cyberattacks Can Be War Crimes

May 26, 2023

Via: Dark Reading

Russia’s cyberattacks against Ukrainian civilian and critical infrastructure has shown what it looks like when cyberattacks are part of warfare. What remains to be seen is whether the world will treat them as war crimes. “For too long, the world […]


Energy & Environment, Industry

US announces $524 million in new aid for Horn of Africa drought, climate crisis

May 24, 2023

Via: Washington's Top News

The United States announced at a U.N. conference on Wednesday nearly $524 million in additional humanitarian aid for the Horn of Africa that aims to put a spotlight on the extreme effects of climate change and the worst drought in […]


Industry, Workforce

Biden picks new FCC nominee to fill seat that’s been empty for over two years

May 22, 2023

Via: ArsTechnica

President Biden today announced his new choice to fill the empty seat on the Federal Communications Commission, which has been deadlocked with two Democrats and two Republicans for his entire presidency. Biden nominated Democrat Anna Gomez, who has worked in […]


Energy & Environment, Industry

Major US power source facing extinction thanks to red tape, sparking calls for reform

May 18, 2023

Via: Fox News

The nation’s top hydropower trade group and energy developers are raising the alarm on the burdensome regulatory process facing new and existing projects, warning a reliable source of electricity for millions is at risk. Hydropower — which supplies nearly 80,000 […]


Industry, Workforce

VHA on track to meet 2023 staffing targets, but House lawmakers urge further hiring reforms

May 17, 2023

Via: Federal News Network

Ongoing recruitment challenges for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ health care workforce are gaining more attention — and concerns — from Congress. The Veterans Health Administration is on track to reach its year-end target increase for its total number of […]


Health Care, Industry

Federal government’s $1 billion effort to recruit next generation of doctors at risk

May 12, 2023

Via: Washington's Top News

Thousands of women living in rural, eastern Maryland have few options when they’re looking for someone to deliver their babies. The local hospital doesn’t have an obstetrics doctor on staff so most women in this region, flanked by sprawling farm […]


Energy & Environment, Industry

In major climate step, EPA proposes 1st limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

May 11, 2023

Via: Washington's Top News

The Biden administration is proposing new limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants, its most ambitious effort yet to roll back planet-warming pollution from the nation’s second-largest contributor to climate change. A rule to be unveiled […]


Industry, Workforce

US jobless claims filings highest since 2021, but job market remains healthy

May 11, 2023

Via: Federal News Network

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week rose to its highest level in a year-and-a-half, though jobs remain plentiful by historical standards even as companies cut costs as the economy slows. Applications for jobless aid for the […]


Education, Industry

Gov. DeSantis gives teachers authority to limit social media use in classrooms: ‘Just common sense’

May 10, 2023

Via: Fox News

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several bills Tuesday impacting Florida schools, including legislation that gives teachers the authority to restrict social media use in classrooms and protects teachers who report their own administrators for violating state policies. The new laws […]


Industry, Workforce

US senators call Tesla’s safety review a “sham,” demand answers from Musk

May 9, 2023

Via: ArsTechnica

US senators sent a letter Monday to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, saying they were “incredibly troubled” by reports that Tesla uses arbitration clauses in consumer and employee contracts to evade public accountability for rampant workplace discrimination and shocking vehicle safety […]


Defense, Industry

Pentagon wants authority to start work on new technologies without Congressional approval

May 8, 2023

Via: Federal News Network

Over the last several years, Congress has passed several pieces of legislation meant to speed up the Defense Department’s acquisition system. Now, DoD officials have an idea of their own: they’re asking for new authorities that would let the military […]


Industry, Workforce

US adds a strong 253,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes

May 5, 2023

Via: Washington's Top News

America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising resilience despite rising interest rates, chronically high inflation and a banking crisis that could weaken the economy. The unemployment rate dipped to […]


Industry, Workforce

Republicans unleash effort making it easier to fire federal bureaucrats

May 4, 2023

Via: Fox News

Republican lawmakers are planning to reintroduce legislation Friday that would make it easier for federal agencies to fire underperforming employees and quickly address misconduct. The Public Service Reform Act — set to be introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, in […]


Industry, Workforce

More USPS Employees Are Quitting and Workers Are Protesting Understaffing

May 3, 2023

Via: Government Executive

The U.S. Postal Service is losing a whopping 59% of its early tenure employees per year, according to a new report, which employees say is creating a staffing crisis and souring morale at many locations around the country. Postal employees […]


Defense, Industry

Biden sending 1,500 troops for Mexico border migrant surge

May 2, 2023

Via: Washington's Top News

The Biden administration will send 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border starting next week, ahead of an expected migrant surge following the end of coronavirus pandemic-era restrictions. Military personnel will do data entry, warehouse support and other administrative tasks […]