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Senator Ossoff-led subcommittee hosts first public hearing in foster care inquiry

Senator Ossoff-led subcommittee hosts first public hearing in foster care inquiry

by Haajrah Gilani | Nov 2, 2023 | Politics, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — In February of 2023, the U.S. Senate Human Rights Subcommittee Chairman Jon Ossoff launched a bipartisan inquiry following reports that children in the care of Georgia’s state government have been subject to abuse and neglect. In 2018, the Georgia...
‘Nothing to be afraid of,’ with AI says Senate chairman of Employment and Workforce Safety committee

‘Nothing to be afraid of,’ with AI says Senate chairman of Employment and Workforce Safety committee

by Emma McNamee | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – From text suggestions while writing emails to playing games like chess or solitaire against a computer, artificial intelligence, or AI, has been a part of the daily lives of Americans for years. With the rapid acceleration of generative AI technology in...
The State Department raises alarms about China’s new diplomatic relations with Honduras

The State Department raises alarms about China’s new diplomatic relations with Honduras

by Andrew Zi-Qi Fang | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — After Honduras established a diplomatic relationship with China, the United States warned Honduras not to let its new Chinese partners near the Soto Cano Air Base, where up to 1500 American troops operate, according to a senior State Department official....
Senators shame Homeland Security chief for porous borders and the fentanyl crisis

Senators shame Homeland Security chief for porous borders and the fentanyl crisis

by Anastasia Mason | Nov 1, 2023 | National Security

  WASHINGTON– Senators criticized top Biden officials for loose borders and increasing global violence in a combative hearing Tuesday of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.   Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, was among several senators who...
Community financial institutions urge Congress against large budget slash

Community financial institutions urge Congress against large budget slash

by Kelly Adkins | Nov 1, 2023 | Business & Tech

WASHINGTON – Nonprofit financial institutions that fund underserved communities urged Congress not to put this work on the backburner after a House proposal to slash the budget for these institutions by 14%. The wealth gap has persisted in recent years. Families of...
Federal paid leave policy could force employers hands, experts say

Federal paid leave policy could force employers hands, experts say

by Kelly Adkins | Nov 1, 2023 | Topics

On Wednesday, October 25th the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the need for guaranteed paid leave to better support American workers and families. At the hearing, experts told a Senate committee that a federal mandate to provide paid leave could do more...
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