Why Park Police back a bill to modernize the Park Police

Promotions and other career advancements would come faster for members of the U.S. Park Police under a bill in Congress. The U.S. Park Police Modernization Act was introduced in October. It would bring Park Service personnel practices in line with those of other federal law enforcement agencies. One group supporting this legislation: The National Police Association. Spokesman Betsy Brantner Smith joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Interview transcript: Tom Temin And this bill, is it primarily about personnel practices at the park police or does it go beyond that?…

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Rep. Schakowsky and Senior House Democrats Urge US Retailers to Join … – eNews Park Forest

Rep. Schakowsky and Senior House Democrats Urge US Retailers to Join …eNews Park ForestJan Schakowsky and senior House Democrats have sent letters to nine separate U.S. retailers calling upon them to join a broadening global coalition supporting a May 12 Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, developed by the Worker Rights …and more » us democrats – Google News

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