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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.

506 articles published

Unpaid Caregivers Face Retirement Crisis; Social Security Credits Proposed as Fix
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Unpaid Caregivers Face Retirement Crisis; Social Security Credits Proposed as Fix
Unpaid caregivers provide $1 trillion in labor yearly, yet face retirement insecurity. Social Security caregiver credits
Lottery Winners Face Steep Tax Hit; Only Nine States Offer Full Relief
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Lottery Winners Face Steep Tax Hit; Only Nine States Offer Full Relief
Winning the lottery sounds like a dream, but taxes can take a huge bite. Only nine states currently exempt lottery winni
Hawaiian Airlines Scraps Free Main Cabin Meals, Shifts to Prepaid Menu
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Hawaiian Airlines Scraps Free Main Cabin Meals, Shifts to Prepaid Menu
Hawaiian Airlines will discontinue free in-flight meals in main cabins from July 1, introducing a prepaid menu by chef S
Republican-Led SEC Formally Moves to Kill Climate Disclosure Rule
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Republican-Led SEC Formally Moves to Kill Climate Disclosure Rule
The SEC proposed Friday to rescind its 2024 climate disclosure rule, arguing it exceeded the agency's authority and impo
HUD Shifts Homeless Policy from Housing First to Recovery-Focused Approach
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HUD Shifts Homeless Policy from Housing First to Recovery-Focused Approach
The Trump administration is overhauling federal homelessness policy, shifting from the Housing First model to a recovery
Bessent to Warn US Manufacturing Policy Left Nation Vulnerable
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Bessent to Warn US Manufacturing Policy Left Nation Vulnerable
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will deliver a speech Friday warning that US industrial policy has prioritized efficien
IDEA Funding Gap Widens as Federal Promises Go Unfulfilled for Decades
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IDEA Funding Gap Widens as Federal Promises Go Unfulfilled for Decades
Despite bipartisan support, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act faces chronic underfunding and outdated poli
Trump Accounts Launch: 5 Key Details on New Child Savings Program
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Trump Accounts Launch: 5 Key Details on New Child Savings Program
Trump accounts launch Thursday with an app, offering children savings for education, homes, or businesses. Nearly 6 mill
Working-Class Tax Cut Bill Gains Bipartisan Support Amid Affordability Crisis
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Working-Class Tax Cut Bill Gains Bipartisan Support Amid Affordability Crisis
A new bill would exempt workers earning up to the median cost of living from federal income tax, funded by higher taxes
Trump's Maternal Health Record Contradicts New Moms.gov Website
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Trump's Maternal Health Record Contradicts New Moms.gov Website
The Trump administration's Moms.gov website offers limited resources tied to anti-abortion groups, while its policies cu
Viral Threats to Coffee, Cocoa, and Wine Expose Food System Fragility
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Viral Threats to Coffee, Cocoa, and Wine Expose Food System Fragility
Plant viruses are spreading rapidly through coffee, cocoa, and grape crops, threatening global supplies of coffee, choco
NY Fed Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Food Insecurity Since 2020, Hitting Low-Income and Non-White Households Hardest
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NY Fed Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Food Insecurity Since 2020, Hitting Low-Income and Non-White Households Hardest
A New York Fed report finds a sharp increase in food insecurity since 2020, with 10% of households now struggling to aff
Eight of America's Top 10 Jobs Pay Below $70K Average, BLS Data Reveals
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Eight of America's Top 10 Jobs Pay Below $70K Average, BLS Data Reveals
Eight of the ten most common jobs in the U.S. pay below the national average of $69,770, according to May 2025 BLS data.
Toyota Recalls 43,000 Tundra Trucks Over Engine Defect Causing Power Loss
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Toyota Recalls 43,000 Tundra Trucks Over Engine Defect Causing Power Loss
Toyota is recalling over 43,000 2024 Tundra trucks because manufacturing debris can cause engine failure and loss of dri
TSA's Remote Screening Pilot at Logan Needs Fixes Before Expansion
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TSA's Remote Screening Pilot at Logan Needs Fixes Before Expansion
The TSA's remote screening pilot at Boston Logan aims to ease congestion but raises security concerns about bus transpor
Millennials Turn to 'Resume Botox' to Mask Experience as Age Bias Rises
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Millennials Turn to 'Resume Botox' to Mask Experience as Age Bias Rises
Job seekers in their 30s and 40s are cutting experience to just 10 years—a tactic dubbed 'resume Botox'—as ageism persis
New Orleans Faces 'Point of No Return' as Study Urges Climate Evacuation Planning
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New Orleans Faces 'Point of No Return' as Study Urges Climate Evacuation Planning
New Orleans has crossed a climatic 'point of no return,' with a study recommending evacuation preparations and warning t
U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund Blueprint Ready, But Launch Stalled Amid $39 Trillion Debt
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U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund Blueprint Ready, But Launch Stalled Amid $39 Trillion Debt
The U.S. remains the only major developed economy without a sovereign wealth fund, despite a ready blueprint and potenti