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Diana Flores
Diana Flores
Policy & Legislation Reporter

Diana specializes in tracking legislation through Congress and analyzing how policy decisions affect everyday Americans.

653 articles published

Tariff-Jumping Doesn't Prove Tariffs Work, Economists Counter
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Tariff-Jumping Doesn't Prove Tariffs Work, Economists Counter
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says tariff-jumping proves tariffs work. Two Georgetown economists argue reloca
Bipartisan Bill Targets Subminimum Wages for Disabled Workers
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Bipartisan Bill Targets Subminimum Wages for Disabled Workers
A bipartisan bill to end subminimum wages for disabled workers gains traction as new research shows no job losses and re
Abbott Pushes Back on Texas Data Center Boom with New Water and Tax Rules
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Abbott Pushes Back on Texas Data Center Boom with New Water and Tax Rules
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is moving to tighten regulations on data centers, calling for water-efficient technology requirem
Down Syndrome Advocate Slams System That Treats Disabled as 'Second-Class'
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Down Syndrome Advocate Slams System That Treats Disabled as 'Second-Class'
Collette Divitto, a woman with Down syndrome and successful entrepreneur, argues that America's disability system, not p
Costco Fights Back in Rotisserie Chicken 'No Preservatives' Lawsuit
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Costco Fights Back in Rotisserie Chicken 'No Preservatives' Lawsuit
Costco is pushing back against a class-action lawsuit alleging its popular rotisserie chicken was deceptively marketed a
Trump Administration Unveils New Rules for Prediction Markets
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Trump Administration Unveils New Rules for Prediction Markets
The Trump administration proposed new CFTC rules to define which prediction market contracts are permissible, aiming to
Data Aggregators Evade New Federal Privacy Bills, Critics Warn
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Data Aggregators Evade New Federal Privacy Bills, Critics Warn
The SECURE Data Act and GUARD Financial Data Act target data brokers but fail to cover data aggregators that sell inferr
HUD's Homeless Policy Shift Ignores Affordable Housing Shortage, Expert Argues
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HUD's Homeless Policy Shift Ignores Affordable Housing Shortage, Expert Argues
A veteran Housing First researcher says HUD's new direction on homelessness misses the key fact: there isn't enough affo
Stellantis Recalls 1 Million Jeeps Over Fire Risk, Urges Parking Away from Structures
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Stellantis Recalls 1 Million Jeeps Over Fire Risk, Urges Parking Away from Structures
Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators over a fire hazard from overheating steering p
Why Small Business Surcharges on Credit Cards Miss the Real Target
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Why Small Business Surcharges on Credit Cards Miss the Real Target
A small-business consultant argues that merchants, not banks, are the real problem with credit card swipe fees, urging o
New York Mandates Labels for AI-Generated Actors in Ads
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New York Mandates Labels for AI-Generated Actors in Ads
New York's new law requires ads using AI-generated performers to be labeled, with fines of $1,000 for first offenses and
McBath Revives Federal Red Flag Bill, Cites Son's Death in Push for Action
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McBath Revives Federal Red Flag Bill, Cites Son's Death in Push for Action
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) reintroduced her Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act on Tuesday, pushing for a national r
AARP Warns Congress: Social Security Trust Fund Nears Insolvency by 2032
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AARP Warns Congress: Social Security Trust Fund Nears Insolvency by 2032
AARP calls for congressional action after the Social Security trust fund's insolvency date moved up to 2032, driven by l
Screwworm Outbreak Spreads in Texas, Threatening Livestock and Beef Markets
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Screwworm Outbreak Spreads in Texas, Threatening Livestock and Beef Markets
Multiple new screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico have heightened concerns over the parasite's spread, prompting aggr
Why Blue Books Can't Shield Kids From AI—And What Washington Must Do
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Why Blue Books Can't Shield Kids From AI—And What Washington Must Do
The author argues that blue books are no solution to AI's impact on education, and calls for federal regulations and a r
Proposed Rule Threatens Public Science Behind Cancer Breakthroughs
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Proposed Rule Threatens Public Science Behind Cancer Breakthroughs
A proposed OMB rule would give political appointees control over federal research funding, undermining the peer-reviewed
White House Bargains Federal AI Preemption for Kids Safety, Deepfake Laws
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White House Bargains Federal AI Preemption for Kids Safety, Deepfake Laws
The White House and Sen. Marsha Blackburn are negotiating a deal to preempt state AI regulations in exchange for passing
Rollins' Plan to Gut Forest Service Draws Bipartisan Backlash, Threatens Public Trust
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Rollins' Plan to Gut Forest Service Draws Bipartisan Backlash, Threatens Public Trust
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' plan to move Forest Service headquarters and slash research facilities faces 82% p