FEDERAL AGENCIES

Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Pronouns Out of Order? Understand the Government's New Policy

Federal employees are told to erase their pronouns from emails and paper forms. Why? Because the government wants all things gender related to be deleted from all official documents. This change happened quickly. There was an order from the President. Federal workers were told to follow it by 5 PM on Friday. Some government agencies are taking it a step fu...

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Dec 23 2024POLITICS

Union Rush to Secure Telework Deals Sparks Senate Action

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has taken a stand against federal agencies negotiating telework contracts with employees. She's particularly concerned about the potential waste of taxpayer money and decreased productivity. With the incoming Trump administration, federal unions are rushing to finalize telework agreements that would extend until 2029, fearing interference fr...

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Billionaires Target Federal Agencies for Cuts

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aim to slash $2 trillion in federal spending. They've singled out several agencies like the Pentagon and Department of Education for cuts. Musk's SpaceX has contracts with some of these agencies, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. The duo also wan...

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court to Decide on Congress' Power Delegation

The Supreme Court has taken on a significant case that questions Congress' ability to give power to federal agencies. This case involves the Universal Service Fund, which provides cheap phone and internet services to rural schools and low-income families. The fund is managed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and is paid for by telecom companies, which pa...

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Oct 04 2024CRIME

The Power of Partnerships: How Local Law Enforcement is Fighting Crime Together

When it comes to keeping communities safe, law enforcement agencies often work together. Recently, US Attorney General Merrick Garland visited the US Attorney's Office in Providence, Rhode Island, to praise the collaborative efforts of local and federal agencies in combating violent crime and drug trafficking. Garland's visit highlighted the importance of partnershi...

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

Science in the Crosshairs: How Biden is Protecting the Integrity of Scientific Research

The Biden administration has been working tirelessly to "Trump-proof" science, ensuring that government scientists are shielded from political interference in their research and findings. This move is a direct response to the Trump administration's repeated attempts to suppress, downplay, or ignore scientific research that contradicts their political agenda. But wha...

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Sep 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Climate Crisis Demands Leadership at the State Level: A Call to Action

The climate crisis is an existential threat to our planet, and it's time to take action. But, did you know that state legislatures hold the key to our survival? A recent Supreme Court decision has reminded us that federal agencies can't be relied upon to make progress on crucial issues like climate change. It's up to us to ensure that state legislatures are empowered...

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