Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act Claims Now Being Determined
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began deciding claims for the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 on Jan. 1, 2020.
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U.S. Postal Service to Issue New Presorted Star and Global Stamps for 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service revealed two additions to the 2020 stamp program: Presorted Star, a convenient stamp for large-volume mailers, and Chrysanthemum (Global), an international rate stamp.
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Anacostia Community Museum Extends Hours Beginning Jan. 7, 2020, with Twilight Tuesdays
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum is extending its hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and introducing a new program series, Twilight Tuesdays, designed to welcome …
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U.S. Department of Labor Updates Regulations on Resolution Procedures for Equal Employment Opportunity Laws
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would codify OFCCP’s current resolution procedures and add …
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Operators of Multi-Million Dollar Work-from-Home Scheme Settle FTC Allegations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The operators of a work-from-home scheme and the CEO of their main affiliate marketing network will pay nearly $1.5 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that …
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White House Announces 42 New Drug-Free Communities Grants Aimed at Preventing Youth Substance Use
WASHINTON, D.C. — The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced an additional round of 42 new grants for its Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, bringing the …
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American Cancer Society Continues to Expand its DetermiNation® Endurance Series in 2020 with Opportunities to Participate and Fundraise Throughout the Country
ATLANTA, GA — The American Cancer Society (ACS) is widening its opportunities for participants in 2020 through the DetermiNation Endurance Series with the addition of events throughout the country. The …
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Secretary DeVos Delivers on Promise to Launch Centralized Federal Student Aid Information Hub for Students, Borrowers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Delivering on U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ promise to improve customer experience with the federal student aid process, the Department recently debuted a new, centralized hub …
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Financial Literacy Annual Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its Financial Literacy Annual Report for fiscal year 2019.
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VA Receives High Marks for Communicating with the Public
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) received an “A” grade in November from a nonpartisan organization that evaluates the ability of federal agencies and businesses to communicate …
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