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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.

836 articles published

TSA pilot lets pre-screened visitors escort travelers to gates at 13 airports
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TSA pilot lets pre-screened visitors escort travelers to gates at 13 airports
TSA's new pilot program allows non-ticketed visitors with PreCheck status to accompany travelers to gates at 13 airports
Education Dept. Moves to Strip ABA of Law School Accreditation Power
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Education Dept. Moves to Strip ABA of Law School Accreditation Power
A new federal report urges stripping the ABA of its law school accreditation authority, arguing its standards have becom
Deadline Looms for Disney Streaming Price-Fixing Settlement Claims
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Deadline Looms for Disney Streaming Price-Fixing Settlement Claims
Eligible subscribers of YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, and FuboTV have until August 30 to apply for a share of a $50 millio
Remote work plateau signals limits of office mandate push
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Remote work plateau signals limits of office mandate push
New Federal Reserve data shows remote work has plateaued, not retreated, even as RTO mandates multiply. Experts urge lea
New IRS Rules Target Race-Conscious Admissions at Private Schools
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New IRS Rules Target Race-Conscious Admissions at Private Schools
The Trump administration has proposed new IRS regulations that would strip tax-exempt status from private schools that c
Elite college costs hit $100K, but is the degree still worth it?
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Elite college costs hit $100K, but is the degree still worth it?
As 15 U.S. colleges top $100K a year, AEI's Robert Pondiscio warns the higher ed market may face a reckoning, though a f
OSHA's Stalled Protections Leave U.S. Workers Exposed, Critics Say
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OSHA's Stalled Protections Leave U.S. Workers Exposed, Critics Say
Workplace safety progress has stalled, with OSHA inspections and standards lagging, leading to over 100,000 deaths yearl
Social Security Full Retirement Age Rises Again: What It Means for Your Benefits
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Social Security Full Retirement Age Rises Again: What It Means for Your Benefits
The full retirement age for Social Security has shifted again, affecting those who turn 62 this year. Early claimants fa
Mega-Bank Dominance Stifles Disruptive Innovation, Study Finds
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Mega-Bank Dominance Stifles Disruptive Innovation, Study Finds
A new study links mega-bank dominance to a decline in disruptive innovation, as community banks that fund risky ideas di
Abortion pill battle heads to appeals court as White House treads carefully
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Abortion pill battle heads to appeals court as White House treads carefully
The 5th Circuit hears arguments in Louisiana's mifepristone case, testing the Trump administration's stance on mail-orde
Debt alarm misses the wealth that backs it, analysts argue
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Debt alarm misses the wealth that backs it, analysts argue
The U.S. national debt has passed $40 trillion, but analysts argue that measuring it against national wealth, not GDP, r
Ocasio-Cortez's Egg-Freezing Saga Exposes Gaps in US Family Planning
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Ocasio-Cortez's Egg-Freezing Saga Exposes Gaps in US Family Planning
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's egg-freezing ordeal highlights how US family planning programs prioritize preventing pregnancy over
Utilities and Healthcare Lead Job Growth Projections Through 2035
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Utilities and Healthcare Lead Job Growth Projections Through 2035
New federal data projects 5.9 million jobs added by 2035, with utilities leading in growth rate and healthcare adding th
Niche's 2027 Rankings Reveal Top Public Universities for Affordability and Opportunity
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Niche's 2027 Rankings Reveal Top Public Universities for Affordability and Opportunity
Niche's new 2027 rankings identify top public universities, stressing their role in social mobility and affordable educa
Blanket Data Center Bans Would Backfire, Industry and Labor Warn
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Blanket Data Center Bans Would Backfire, Industry and Labor Warn
A coalition of data center industry and labor leaders warns that blanket construction bans would raise costs, kill jobs,
DOJ expands beef price probe to include eight major US grocers
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DOJ expands beef price probe to include eight major US grocers
The DOJ's Antitrust Division has sent letters to eight large grocers demanding data on beef pricing, costs, and margins
EEOC Rule Changes Set to Reshape Workplace Rights for Pregnant Women
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EEOC Rule Changes Set to Reshape Workplace Rights for Pregnant Women
The EEOC is set to finalize rules after the midterms that would undermine the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, threatening
EPA Moves to Strip Federal Water Protections for Many Western Streams
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EPA Moves to Strip Federal Water Protections for Many Western Streams
The EPA and Army Corps issued a supplemental rule to narrow Clean Water Act protections, potentially removing many weste