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A Castro will no longer be leading Cuba. But there are relatives still in government.
For the first time in over six decades, no one with the Castro surname will be at the helm of Cuba’s government. But there are still a few Castro family members in positions of influence. Raúl Castro, 89, announced Friday that he is stepping down as first secretary of Cuba’s […]
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Effort to place Vel Phillips statue on Capitol Square raises $125,000 | Local Government
Michael Johnson, Dane County Boys & Girls Club president and CEO, proposed the idea of honoring Phillips and her accomplishments following the protests and demonstrations over the summer. Damage to two existing statues — one of Civil War-era Wisconsin abolitionist Col. Hans Christian Heg and the “Forward” statue symbolizing the […]
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Smokey Bear, horse racing and the Dalai Lama included in government funding bill
WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $1.4 trillion government spending measure Monday that includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief but is also chock-full of miscellaneous provisions, a massive year-end bill after months of inaction. The 5,593-page bill would fund the government through September and provide $600 stimulus checks for qualifying families […]
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Smokey the Bear, horse racing and the Dalai Lama included in government funding bill
WASHINGTON — Congress on Monday passed a $1.4 trillion government spending measure that includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief, but is also chock-full of miscellaneous provisions, a massive year-end bill after months of inaction. The 5,593-page bill funds the government through September 2021 and provides $600 stimulus checks for qualifying […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Government scientists predicted border wall construction could harm wildlife refuge | Haaland nomination generates excitement in Native American communities | Trump officials wrongly awarded Alaska grant in bid to open Tongass
TGIF! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. PUTTING UP […]
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US agencies investigating hacking of government networks
“We can confirm there has been a breach in one of our bureaus,” the Commerce Department said in a statement to CNN. “We have asked CISA and the FBI to investigate, and we cannot comment further at this time.” The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency also […]
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Ford to reinvest PPE government contract profits for COVID-19 on masks
CLOSE Ford Motor Co. releases return to work video amid coronavirus pandemic Detroit Free Press Bill Ford Jr. released a statement on Thanksgiving Eve that spotlighted Ford Motor Co.’s rapid response to the coronavirus pandemic over the past eight months with a promise to do more — donate 100 million face masks throughout the […]
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An essential triad for government payroll modernization
Many government agencies, like the U.S. Army, are investing in modern people-first strategies at speed; a talent management focus unseen in previous generations. Payroll modernization is an unsung hero of the “people-first” toolbox. It is foundational to help agencies make more informed decisions and easily adapt to a rapidly changing […]
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How diverse if California government, from school board up?
Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra talks on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at his Tahoe Park home, about the struggles faced by Latino political candidates. “The importance of having a diverse electorate and even encouraging immigrants who become naturalized to run for office is that you bring a new perspective into […]
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Tech giants police their own online campaign ads as government disagrees on regulation
(InvestigateTV) – On websites and social media sites from Facebook to Instagram, political campaigns are trying to click with voters. “Do President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump still have your support?” “Did you see who Joe Biden picked for VP?” “Who would Jesus vote for?” All of those […]
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Erin Brockovich has given up on the federal government saving the environment
In the public’s mind, Erin Brockovich is Julia Roberts. A movie-star in her prime: Scrappy, busty, and working to save her neighbors in Hinkley, California from evil corporations who deny their part in heavily contaminating water sources. For two decades, our image of who this woman is has been directed […]