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House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on 19 Bills. Lawmakers discussed 19 pieces of legislation designed to support patients and caregivers in the key...

Micaela Burrow Daily Caller News Foundation The Department of Veterans Affairs highlighted a 1% increase in the number of “diversity contracts” in 2023 as an example of progress in diversity and inclusion, according to a sweeping “equity” plan released Wednesday. A Biden Administration memo dated Feb. 17, 2023 required federal agencies to increase diversity of…

The Justice Department has unveiled its 2023 Equity Action Plan as part of its ongoing commitment to President Biden's Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. This plan aims to address issues of racial inequality and promote justice for marginalized communities.According to the Justice Department's press release, the Equity Action Plan includes a comprehensive set of initiatives and strategies that will be...

The Department of Veterans Affairs highlighted a 1% increase in the number of “diversity contracts” in 2023 as an example of progress in diversity and inclusion, according to a sweeping “equity” plan released Wednesday. A Biden Administration memo dated Feb. 17, 2023 required federal agencies to increase diversity of suppliers for equipment and services, from […]

Updates Focus on Providing Access to Capital and Entrepreneurial Support Services, Creating Economic Opportunities, and Advancing our National Economy...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,  Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)...

NASA published its 2023 Equity Action Plan Wednesday, which outlines key accomplishments in increasing equity across the agency, and new commitments to continue removing inequitable barriers and challenges facing underserved communities.

The Austin Police Association (APA) filed a petition with the district court to intervene on the lawsuit advocacy group Equity Action brought forth against the City, according to the APA.

Austin City Council will vote Thursday on an ordinance securing Austin police pay and benefits, including an incentive to bring the police union to the negotiation table for a new long-term contract.