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Sergio Nuno, a custodian for Matteson School District 162 and Southland College Prep Charter High School, has been recognized as a national winner of the LifeChanger of the Year Program. This program, sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, honors educators and employees who make a positive impact on students' lives. Nuno is described as the "heart of the district" and is known for his kindness and encouragement towards students and staff. As a national winner, Nuno will receive a $3,000 prize from the National Life Group Foundation. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that General Motors is laying off over 1,000 salaried employees in its software and service units globally.

The article focuses on the state of Black-owned businesses in the U.S., highlighting key statistics, their contributions to the economy, and the challenges they face, including access to business financing. Topics discussed include the number and distribution of Black-owned businesses, states with the most Black-owned businesses, and top Black-owned businesses based on annual revenue.

The article reports that TikTok employees in the U.S. expressed frustration and dismay in September 2023 after the company introduced the app MyRTO, a tool for tracking office attendance and threatened disciplinary action for failing to comply with in-person mandates. Topics include the reaction of TikTok's workers to the tone of messaging and appearance of the MyRTO dashboard, the goal of MyRTO and how several companies, such as Google, are tightening their in-office work enforcement efforts.

The article focuses on Monkeypox virus, a member of a larger class of diseases like smallpox and chickenpox. Topics include examines that the monkey pox virus occurs naturally in Central and West Africa and there are two strains as the less deadly one travelled to Europe, probably from Nigeria, and then to Germany, Great Britain, Massachusetts, and other places.

The article focuses on Vivian Underwood Shipe, a Tennessee Tribune journalist covering Knoxville who run as an activist, advocate for at-risk populations, and dedicated servant of the Knoxville community. Topics include examines she has listened to the needs of all citizens of Knox County and made it her goal to take action to better the quality of life for all Knoxville citizens.

The article focuses on Beverly Robertson, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Memphis Chamber knows "when it's time to say when." Topics include examines for the first Black female president of the organization, that time is now and Robertson recently announced she would be stepping down from her role as head of the chamber in December to focus on TRUST Marketing.

The article focuses on Rosetta Miller-Perry, founder and publisher of The Tennessee Tribune, Nashville International Airport, Skyport Hospitality and Chaux Consulting announce the opening of the second Tennessee Tribune Store. Topics include examines with the first store opens nine months ago in November, 2021 Miller-Perry will bring in her birthday with the launch of another property.

The article discusses the monthly meeting and the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) District 3 Convention that was held at the Sirloin Stockdale in Corsicana, Texas on February 10, 2015.

The article offers information on several government officials to whom U.S. President Barack Obama has been relying to operate his administration including director of national intelligence James Clapper, U.S. trade representative Michael Froman, and food safety czar Michael Taylor.

The article presents information on U.S. constitutional adviser for U.S. President George W. Bush administration, Jack Goldsmith's tenure at the White House. He discovered that the memos of the Office of Legal Counsel were legally flawed, which he fought to change. He also challenged the White House on issues like surveillance and the trial of suspected terrorists. In his new book "The Terror Presidency," he recounts how he fought against the executive power of officials at the White House.

The article reports on the plan of Sorrento Therapeutics and Mount Sinai Health System to collaborate on the investigation and development of an antibody cocktail, COVI-SHIELD.

The article informs that Internal Revenue Service (IRS) watchdog has urged people to watch out for possible scams related to the federal government's coronavirus assistance to taxpayers as lawmakers and government officials are seeking to prevent people from the virus crises.

The article informs that the U.S. President Donald Trump is tightening his grip on federal watchdogs, even as the country reels from the coronavirus pandemic, and mentions that the Trump has gone on the offensive over the past few days, suddenly removing or publicly berating inspectors general.

The article discusses a dispute between Treasury Secretary John Snow, and former Treasury Secretary under Clinton, Robert Rubin. Rubin has proposed a plan to promote economic policies which, he thinks, are very different from the ones now being used. He named this plan "the Hamilton Project" after the U.S.' first Treasury Secretary, Alexander Hamilton. Snow thinks that Hamilton's name is being misused by being associated with Rubin's proposal. The debate, and scholars' opinions, are presented.

Presents the author's views on the rescue works done by the U.S. military in the areas hit by Hurricane Katrina, and the preparations made by the U.S. Department of Defense, for future homeland disasters. Comments given by U.S. House Representative Paul McHale, Democrat from Pennsylvania, now the first assistant secretary of defense for homeland security at the U.S. Department of Defense on the issue; Details of the activities of the homeland defense services and the civil support missions when it comes to disaster relief; Opinion of the author on the activities specific to McHale.

This article reports that the White House's decision to restructure the federal personnel system for the first time in 40 years is putting House Government Reform Chairman Thomas A. Davis in a tough spot. So far Davis, whose Northern Virginia district is home to more than 50,000 federal employees, has treaded lightly. Davis also questioned the idea of allowing each agency to create its own personnel system, saying government-wide uniformity is needed because many workers switch departments during the course of their careers.

Speculates on changes in U.S. President George W. Bush's cabinet following his reelection. Likelihood of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld remaining in his post; Possible promotion of Rumsfeld's deputy Paul Wolfowitz; National Security adviser Condoleeza Rice's replacement of Secretary of State Colin Powell; Retired General Tommy Franks' possible appointment as national intelligence director.

Reports that the U.S. government will offer more than three million federal employees and their families a type of high-deductible health insurance that includes tax-free savings accounts. Aetna's providing of insurance and administering of the plans for federal employees in 32 states; Availability of the insurance plans to members of Congress and judges under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan.

Reports on confirmation hearings for the nomination of Representative Porter J. Goss to succeed George J. Tenet as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Investigation on the performance of Goss as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee; Democratic leaders who publicly praised Goss' nomination; Criticisms against Goss.

Reports on the exchange of jobs by United States Small Business Administration chief Erskine Bowles with Philip Lader, current deputy chief of staff of the White House. Qualifications of Lader and Bowles; Career highlights and achievements.

The article offers information on the seeking of the Donald Trump officials drug pricing rule after blocking of a key rule about drug prices disclosures by federal judge before it was scheduled to take effect.

Focuses on the dismissal of Wayne Smith as the deputy secretary at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Responsibility of Smith in the management of the budget for the Department's Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian casino industry; Political and career background of Smith; Reason why Smith was dismissed from his position; Relation of Smith with various lobbyists.

House Ground Old Party (GOP) leaders today will continue to whip the last remaining rank-and-file holdouts on the "FY05" budget resolution, which is the budget for the financial year 2005, with a vote on final passage set for later in the day. Sticking points remain on veterans' healthcare funds, budget enforcement legislation and pay parity for civilian federal employees and military employees, although GOP leaders and aides said the issues would be worked out before the final vote. On budget enforcement, a group of disgruntled deficit hawks have been arguing for a House floor vote on a bill that would reinstate expired pay or go rules to require offsets for mandatory spending increases, but not for tax cuts as in the original law. Democrats as well as House conservatives will be allotted the chance to offer budget alternatives today, under a structured rule reported by the Rules Committee.

This article presents news updates related to officials and employees of the United States. Mary Ellen Grant has taken a position as a spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee. Former health policy director for the Finance Committee, Linda Fishman now will serve as senior health policy adviser for the firm's health and legislative practices. RetireSafe.org has grabbed veteran lobbyist Al Cors Jr. as its director of government affairs. Health policy specialist Kathleen Weldon has moved to the Ways and Means Committee.

Reports on government reform activities to be taken up by the U.S. Government Reform Chairman Tom Davis. Issues related to pensions to be addressed by Davis; Plans of Davis to review the government directive called A-76; Laws related to information technology to be reviewed by Davis.

The article discusses economic impact of the 2018-2019 U.S. government shutdown on the American public. Topics explored include the financial difficulties faced by federal workers that have been furloughed, the unemployment benefit application filed by middle-class workers, and the closure of operations of government departments such as Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Transportation.

The article examines the negative impact of the U.S. government shutdown on the supply of highly skilled federal workers. The civil service is said to rely to a large degree on the good will of such workers, motivating them to stay in public service despite receiving offers of much higher salaries and other incentives from companies. It is asserted that the shutdown is eroding that good will, which could make it harder to recruit and retain experienced and talented federal workers.

The article reports on the help extended by several synagogues including El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria in Northern Virginia to furloughed federal employees by offering dues and tuition relief for members affected by the shutdown.

The author reflects on the impact of the U.S. federal government shutdown. Topics include the effect of the government shutdown on personal finances and long-term credit score of the people, association between economic growth and personal debt, and legislation 45 which compensates furloughed federal workers.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the commemoration of the life and career of civil rights activist and visionary Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January 2019. The author mentions the approach of several individuals and organizations to provide support federal employees who were affected by the shutdown which is also part of the King's legacy.

The article reports that the government shutdown in the U.S. has forced several federal employees to file for unemployment benefits in January 2019. Topics discussed include the negative implication of the shutdown to country's economic development, several workers at the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who did not received paycheck, and the increase in unemployment numbers.

The article reports on the assistance received by U.S. federal government employees affected by the federal government shutdown in January 2019. Private businesses, banks, local governments, organized labor and charitable organizations have organized initiatives to help workers who have been furloughed or forced to work without pay. Banks and credit unions have decided to suspend late-payment fees on credit cards for affected workers.

The article reports on the impact of partial federal shutdown on federal employees and other people who depend on federal services in the U.S. Topics mentioned include the reduction in wage and bonuses of employees, the role of the dispute between President Donald Trump and Congress over the construction of border wall in the federal shutdown, and how federal employees can cope with the shutdown.

The article discusses the impact of the federal government shutdown in the U.S. on local agencies in Athens County, Ohio, and mentions a news release by the Ohio Association of Foodbanks (OAOF) on January 10, 2019 on around 800,000 federal employees who have been forced to work without pay. Topics include the impact of the shutdown on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the views of Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, executive director of the OAOF, on federally funded nutrition programs.

The article examines the impact of the partial government shutdown on the economy of Washington, D.C. Topics covered include number of federal workers who are not getting paid due to the shutdown, effect on federal contractors and small businesses like food trucks, status of tourism due to the closure of Smithsonian museums and effect on finances of federal workers.

The article reports on interest-free loans being offered by the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington to Jewish federal employees affected by the government shutdown.

The article reports that the partial U.S. government shutdown will last for at least several more days in January 2019 as Congress fails to pass funding for President Donald Trump's planned border wall. The shutdown has effected roughly one-quarter of the federal government and deprived 800,000 workers of their pay. Vice President Mike Pence has presented an offer to the top Senate Democrat, Chuck Schumer, regarding the border wall project.

The article reports on the federal public service loan forgiveness program in the U.S. Topics discussed include how the program works, stories of early adopters who realized that they were doing it wrong, eligibility for the loan relief program's relief program and online resources for inquiries regarding the program.