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Navy Fights Inside War to Purge Extremists from Ranks, Push for Diversity On 2/8/21 at 5:01 PM EST The U.S. Navy is pushing to purge its ranks of extremist ideologies and diversify its ranks, according to a new official report. Released less than a month after the deadly Capitol riot showcased problematic ties between largely white anti-government groups and former members of the military, the report contains dozens of recommendations for attracting people of color as recruits, and to make them feel more welcome and accepted when they serve. Roughly 20% of the people arrested for their involv...

Quick Hits Information Technology Industry Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council are urging congressional leaders to include a $9 billion boost to the Technology Modernization Fund as proposed in President Biden's pandemic relief and recovery legislation. "Aging IT at the Federal and state levels has hindered the ability of governments to quickly and efficiently get dollars, programs, and services to Americans in need," the groups wrote in their Feb. 2 letter to House and Senate leaders. *** Michael Regan, Biden's nominee for the Environmental Protecti...