Tag: Education Department
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Coloured Sand Recalls Expand as ACT Prepares for School Reopening Update
Overview: New recall extends to more coloured sand products Authorities have expanded a recall of coloured sand products after additional tests detected asbestos contamination. The development follows a broader investigation into consumer goods linked to potential health risks, prompting retailers and suppliers to remove affected items from shelves and advise customers on next steps. Consumers…
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Federal RIFs Begin as OMB Confirms Substantial Layoffs
OMB Signals Substantial Federal RIFs During Shutdown The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has signaled that reductions in force (RIFs) are underway across federal agencies as the federal government operates under a funding lapse. In a period when shutdowns typically pause most personnel moves, officials say these layoff notices are part of a broader…
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Live Updates: US Government Shutdown Begins as Furloughs Hit Federal Workforce
Midnight Shutdown Sets the Stage The United States entered a full government shutdown at midnight, following failed negotiations between Democrats and Republicans on a short-term funding measure. With no agreement, hundreds of thousands of federal workers face furloughs and a range of nonessential programs and services pause operations until funding resumes. The shutdown marks a…
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US Government Shutdown: What’s Happening, Who’s Affected, and What Comes Next
What’s happening right now The United States government began a full shutdown at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement. Democrats, led in part by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, want any stopgap funding measure to include an extension of enhanced ACA premium tax credits. President Donald…
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Live Updates: US Government Shutdown Stalls Federal Services
What happened and why the shutdown began The United States government entered a full shutdown at midnight after Democratic and Republican leaders failed to agree on a short-term funding bill. The stalemate came as top lawmakers and President Donald Trump could not bridge the gap over funding and policy terms, leaving the nation facing a…