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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

Energy Department Pushes Plutonium as Civilian Nuclear Fuel Amid Security Debate
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Energy Department Pushes Plutonium as Civilian Nuclear Fuel Amid Security Debate
The Energy Department is negotiating with five companies to repurpose surplus plutonium from nuclear warheads as civilia
Chemical Implosion at Washington Paper Plant Injures Multiple Workers
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Chemical Implosion at Washington Paper Plant Injures Multiple Workers
Multiple workers suffered chemical burns after a vat implosion at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview, Washing
AI Fluency Becomes Job Requirement as Companies Threaten Layoffs for Non-Adopters
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AI Fluency Becomes Job Requirement as Companies Threaten Layoffs for Non-Adopters
A survey of 2,400 employees and executives shows 60% of companies plan layoffs for AI resisters, and 77% say non-adopter
Why Congress Can't Fix Housing Affordability—But Moving Can
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Why Congress Can't Fix Housing Affordability—But Moving Can
Federal housing legislation is unlikely to solve America's affordability crisis, which is driven by local supply restric
Rep. Crank Pushes Blockchain to Fix VA Benefits Delays for Veterans
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Rep. Crank Pushes Blockchain to Fix VA Benefits Delays for Veterans
Rep. Jeff Crank advocates using blockchain to fix data-sharing failures at the VA and Pentagon, aiming to eliminate lost
EPA Eases Refrigerant Rules, Sparking Debate Over Costs and Climate Impact
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EPA Eases Refrigerant Rules, Sparking Debate Over Costs and Climate Impact
EPA Lee Zeldin says the Trump administration is granting flexibility to supermarkets by extending use of potent greenhou
Trump Order on Bank ID Checks Risks Burdening Women with Name Verification
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Trump Order on Bank ID Checks Risks Burdening Women with Name Verification
A new executive order directing banks to strengthen identity verification may disproportionately burden women, who face
Hageman Bill Seeks to Block Retroactive Climate Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Firms
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Hageman Bill Seeks to Block Retroactive Climate Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Firms
Rep. Harriet Hageman's bill would halt climate liability lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, arguing that energy tra
Passport Revocations for Child Support Debt: A Flawed Approach That Hurts Families
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Passport Revocations for Child Support Debt: A Flawed Approach That Hurts Families
The State Department will revoke passports from Americans with child support debt, starting at $100,000 and soon $2,500.
Midwest Dominates U.S. News Best Places to Live List: Carmel, Indiana Tops 2026-2027 Rankings
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Midwest Dominates U.S. News Best Places to Live List: Carmel, Indiana Tops 2026-2027 Rankings
U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 ranking of the 250 best U.S. places to live puts Carmel, Indiana at the top, follow
Pediatric Surgeons Top BLS List of Highest-Paying US Jobs at $502K
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Pediatric Surgeons Top BLS List of Highest-Paying US Jobs at $502K
Pediatric surgeons top the list of highest-paying U.S. jobs at $502,050, followed by cardiologists and radiologists, acc
Small Businesses Push Congress for Tax Cuts, Deregulation, Health Cost Relief
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Small Businesses Push Congress for Tax Cuts, Deregulation, Health Cost Relief
Small businesses are pressing Congress for tax relief, regulatory cuts, and healthcare savings to level the playing fiel
Over 120K Squeeze Toys Sold at Walmart, Ollie's Recalled Over Asbestos Risk
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Over 120K Squeeze Toys Sold at Walmart, Ollie's Recalled Over Asbestos Risk
More than 120,000 squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie's Bargain Outlet are recalled over asbestos concerns. No injuri
Facial Recognition Reshapes Immigration Enforcement as Privacy Concerns Mount
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Facial Recognition Reshapes Immigration Enforcement as Privacy Concerns Mount
U.S. immigration agencies are using facial recognition to identify overstays and impostors, but critics cite privacy and
Trump, Zeldin to Roll Back Biden Refrigerant Rules in Bid to Cut Grocery Costs
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Trump, Zeldin to Roll Back Biden Refrigerant Rules in Bid to Cut Grocery Costs
President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are set to announce revisions to Biden-era refrigerant rules on Thursda
Child Safety Groups Urge FTC to Probe Roblox Over Deceptive Practices
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Child Safety Groups Urge FTC to Probe Roblox Over Deceptive Practices
Two advocacy groups filed an FTC complaint Wednesday, accusing Roblox of deceptive design and currency systems that risk
TSA Quietly Eases Rules on Flying with Marijuana; What Travelers Need to Know
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TSA Quietly Eases Rules on Flying with Marijuana; What Travelers Need to Know
TSA has quietly revised its stance on flying with marijuana, emphasizing it prioritizes security threats over drug detec
FDA Flavored Vape Approvals Spark Youth Addiction Fears, Undermine MAHA Goals
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FDA Flavored Vape Approvals Spark Youth Addiction Fears, Undermine MAHA Goals
The FDA's recent moves to expand flavored vape access and relax enforcement have triggered internal resignations and pub