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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

Spirit Airlines’ Demise Exposes Flaws in Neo-Brandeisian Antitrust Approach
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Exposes Flaws in Neo-Brandeisian Antitrust Approach
Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy, after the Biden administration blocked its merger with JetBlue, shows how Neo-Brandeisian a
Proposed H-1B Wage Hike Could Backfire on US Workers, Experts Warn
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Proposed H-1B Wage Hike Could Backfire on US Workers, Experts Warn
A new Labor Department rule would sharply increase wages for H-1B and green card holders, potentially pressuring employe
Trump Signs Order Tightening Bank Scrutiny of Customer Citizenship
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Trump Signs Order Tightening Bank Scrutiny of Customer Citizenship
President Trump signed an executive order requiring banks to scrutinize customer citizenship, fulfilling a campaign pled
Public Pension Governance Gap Exposes Beneficiaries to Political Risk
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Public Pension Governance Gap Exposes Beneficiaries to Political Risk
Public pension boards face a structural accountability gap that lets them prioritize political agendas over beneficiarie
U.S. Aviation at a Crossroads: Policy Briefing Eyes Record Summer Demand
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U.S. Aviation at a Crossroads: Policy Briefing Eyes Record Summer Demand
The Hill and Airlines for America host a policy briefing on the future of U.S. aviation, addressing record summer demand
Senate Crypto Bill Clears Committee but Faces Four Major Hurdles Ahead
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Senate Crypto Bill Clears Committee but Faces Four Major Hurdles Ahead
The Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee last week but faces Democratic skepticism, law enforcement warnings
25 States Sue Education Dept Over Graduate Loan Caps, Warn of Healthcare Worker Shortage
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25 States Sue Education Dept Over Graduate Loan Caps, Warn of Healthcare Worker Shortage
Democratic attorneys general from 25 states and DC filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging new federal loan limits for gradu
Duffy Faces Senate Grilling on $26.6B Transport Budget Amid Iran Fuel Crisis
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Duffy Faces Senate Grilling on $26.6B Transport Budget Amid Iran Fuel Crisis
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy testified before a Senate panel on Trump's $26.6B budget request, facing scrutiny ov
Study Ranks Safest Midsize U.S. Cities: Crime, Disasters, Traffic Risks Assessed
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Study Ranks Safest Midsize U.S. Cities: Crime, Disasters, Traffic Risks Assessed
SmartAsset analyzed over 300 midsize cities to determine the safest, factoring in violent and property crime, natural di
House Highway Bill Imposes New Fees on Electric Vehicle Owners
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House Highway Bill Imposes New Fees on Electric Vehicle Owners
The House highway bill includes new annual registration fees for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, sparking debate
Jury Awards $3.1M in Telework Disability Case, Sending Signal on Remote Work Rights
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Jury Awards $3.1M in Telework Disability Case, Sending Signal on Remote Work Rights
A Brooklyn jury awarded $3.1 million to two dispatchers denied continued telework as a disability accommodation, highlig
Business Owners Tune Out Economists as Forecasts Fail Again and Again
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Business Owners Tune Out Economists as Forecasts Fail Again and Again
Economists have repeatedly botched inflation, tariffs, and GDP forecasts. Business owners are tuning them out, turning t
Psychedelic Medicine Gains Momentum as Congress Weighs Mental Health Reform
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Psychedelic Medicine Gains Momentum as Congress Weighs Mental Health Reform
Psychedelic medicines are advancing through late-stage trials with FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, prompting a pol
Congress Targets Prediction Markets Over Youth Gambling Risks
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Congress Targets Prediction Markets Over Youth Gambling Risks
Congress is ramping up scrutiny of prediction markets, with new bills targeting ads and access to protect minors and you
Bipartisan GAME Act Targets Gambling Ads Aimed at Minors on Social Media
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Bipartisan GAME Act Targets Gambling Ads Aimed at Minors on Social Media
A bipartisan Senate bill would ban digital gambling ads targeting minors, giving the FTC enforcement power and penalties
The Fading Tradition of Bald Eagle Plaques on American Homes: Who Still Qualifies?
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The Fading Tradition of Bald Eagle Plaques on American Homes: Who Still Qualifies?
Eagle plaques on homes once marked a paid-off mortgage, a fading tradition. Who qualifies for these patriotic symbols to
Congress Faces Bipartisan Opportunity to Aid 5.8 Million Veteran Caregivers
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Congress Faces Bipartisan Opportunity to Aid 5.8 Million Veteran Caregivers
Military and veteran family caregivers provide $119 billion in unpaid care each year, yet 35% of their households live i
Trump Admin Dismantles Vape Restrictions, Sparking Industry Windfall
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Trump Admin Dismantles Vape Restrictions, Sparking Industry Windfall
In a sharp policy reversal, the Trump administration has granted marketing approval to four flavored vapes and issued gu