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An investigation by the US Senate has found that Amazon’s Prime Day and holiday season are particularly hazardous for warehouse workers, with a marked increase in injuries during these peak periods. The report, released by Sen. Bernie Sanders, highlights the unsafe conditions in Amazon warehouses, driven by the high volume of work and intense pressure […]
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced he will step down from his leadership role in November, marking the end of his tenure as the longest-serving Senate GOP leader. McConnell, known for his strategic influence in reshaping the federal judiciary and the Senate, made the announcement in an emotional speech, signaling the end of a […]
We might see the end of daylight savings in 2023 if everything goes as planned. The US Senate passed legislation that would make a change to daylight savings from every 6 months to permanent. The Senate approved the bill called the “Sunshine Protection Act” unanimously by vote, all that’s waiting is to be passed though […]
Recently, Vice President Kamala Harris swore in former Rep. Marcia L. Fudge to serve as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The US Senate confirmed her 66-34, and she became the sixth African American to join the Biden Administration cabinet. Before becoming Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Fudge was elected by the 111th district […]
New York & Massachusetts Democratic Senators Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren, are looking for ways to jumpstart the economy. One of the ideas they are looking into involves cancelling student debt for Federal borrowers. Yesterday, the Senators introduced a resolution that asks the president to cancel up to $50,000 of student loan debt in an […]
Republicans are working with White House officials to determine if a short-term extension of enhanced unemployment benefits is the right move. While the Democrats and Republicans are arguing over a new relief package, the millions of unemployed Americans that have been relying on the extra money from the government are biting their nails. The extra […]
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