Why Iowa State canceled $300 federal unemployment benefit?
On Tuesday, the Governor of Iowa Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa will join several states ending pandemic-related federal programs including extra payments to unemployed workers. She said the labor shortage issue in the state caused by additional benefits is severely deterring the state’s
President Biden’s new order for Labor Department about Unemployed Americans
On Monday, President Biden ordered the US Labor Department to ensure that unemployed Americans cannot draw enhanced federal jobless benefits if they turn down a suitable job offer. He also rejected claims by Republicans that his weekly unemployment bonus is undermining efforts to
Pfizer claims its vaccine delivered 95% protection against Covid-19 Variants
A new study published in a medical journal related to the Covid-19 vaccine found that Pfizer doses are effective against variants. The Israel Ministry of Health reported that 2 shots of the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine delivered more than 95% protection from infection, severe illness,
Most US Companies to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors after Biden Blocked Trump Rule
On Wednesday, the Biden administration blocked a rule put in place by the Trump administration that would have made it easier for companies to classify workers as independent contractors instead of full-time employees. It badly hit shares of app-based companies that depend on
Scripps Health hospital system in Southern California targeted by a Cyberattack
A Southern California hospital system was forced to temporarily modify its patient care procedures after it was targeted by a cyberattack. Scripps Health has 5 hospital campuses and several other outpatient facilities spread throughout San Diego County. The officials first alerted the public
All Republicans and Democrats must agree on a bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
On Sunday, Republican senators emphasized the potential for a bipartisan deal as Congress gets to work on negotiating an infrastructure bill and President Joe Biden touts his American Jobs Plan. Point to be noted that infrastructure has long been held up in Washington
Why Alex Oh resigned from US Securities and Exchange Commission?
The head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Alex Oh has resigned on Wednesday due to potential conflicts of interest created by her previous work as a lawyer. Last week, she became the first woman of color to lead the SEC
Biden Administration to close 39 ICE Detention Facilities
On Wednesday, the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) urged the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) to close their immigration detention facilities. The recent move is part of a renewed push for President Biden to follow through on several campaign pledges. The ACLU identified
New CDC Guideline rewards Vaccinated People with Mask-free Activities
On Tuesday, the CDC issued new guidelines and said outdoor activities are safe without masks regardless of whether a person is vaccinated as long as people are either alone or with immediate family members. And fully vaccinated people can gather safely outdoors without
White House plans to raise capital gains taxes for Americans
On Monday, a top economic adviser to President Joe Biden, Brian Deese said that the White House is planning to raise capital gains taxes for Americans earning more than $1 million. The director of the National Economic Council, Brian Deese confirmed during a
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