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Senate Water Bill Would Gut Aquifer Protections for Carbon Wells
A provision in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 would exempt certain aquifers from protections for carbon dio
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Trump administration rolls out farm-to-school push with new grants and kitchen upgrades
The Trump administration is expanding farm-to-school grants and cafeteria equipment funding to align school meals with n
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Trump administration boosts farm-to-school grants and cafeteria upgrades
The Trump administration is expanding school nutrition initiatives with new funding for farm-to-school programs and cafe
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Kim bill would end disability waiting periods
Sen. Andy Kim's new bill would gradually eliminate waiting periods for SSDI and Medicare disability benefits, citing GAO
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Kim's new bill targets SSDI and Medicare waiting periods
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Stop the Wait Act on Thursday, aiming to eliminate waiting periods for SSDI and Me
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Food Safety System in Crisis: Lawmaker Urges Congress to Act After Outbreaks
Lawmaker cites 52-day delay in inspecting tainted lettuce facility, urges Congress to reverse FDA enforcement ban and re
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Top-Ranked Airports for 2026: Minneapolis, Tampa, Charleston Lead
JD Power's 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study reveals the top airports by size, with Minneapolis-Saint Paul,
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Appeals Court Strikes Down EPA Ban on Toxic Paint Stripper Chemical
The Fifth Circuit struck down the EPA's near-total ban on methylene chloride, a carcinogenic paint stripper, saying the
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Minneapolis Council Moves to Require Human Drivers in Autonomous Vehicles
A new Minneapolis ordinance would force autonomous vehicle companies to place paid human monitors behind the wheel, a me
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How to Build Data Centers Without Torpedoing Local Communities
Data centers are essential for AI leadership, but their energy and water demands strain communities. Experts urge mandat
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Von der Leyen pushes EU-wide social media ban for under-13s
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a bloc-wide ban on social media for under-13s and stricter l
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Projected 2027 Tax Brackets Could Shift Higher as Inflation Persists
Persistent inflation could lead to higher 2027 tax brackets, according to new projections, aiming to prevent bracket cre
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Household Income Hits Record High, But Gains Uneven Across Demographics
The Census Bureau reports median household income reached $87,460 in 2025, a record high, but gains were uneven across r
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House Passes Bill to End Penny Production, Overhaul Coinage
The House passed the Common Cents Act, which would end penny production and alter nickel composition, marking a major sh
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AI's 'inevitable' future is a choice, not fate, critics say
A former Trump AI adviser apologizes for downplaying risks, but claims dangerous AI was inevitable. Critics say history
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SNAP Benefits Rise 2.9% in October, But Eligibility Tightens
SNAP benefits will rise 2.9% in October, but eligibility rules tighten and enrollment has already dropped 13% as new fed
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Remote Work Shields Women From Bias, Study Finds—Office Mandates Threaten Gains
Remote work significantly reduces everyday gender discrimination, but return-to-office mandates may re-expose women to b
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McMahon urged to codify charter school law principles before funding
Advocates urge Secretary McMahon to codify the 1997 charter school grant law's intent, ensuring federal funding rewards