Contractors are also combing through the House and Senate defense authorization bills

The defense authorization bills, while contentious, would do a lot for contractors; from inflation relief to easing greenhouse gas emissions reporting. For a summary,  Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish. Interview Transcript:  Tom Temin The defense authorization bills, while contentious, would do a lot for contractors from inflation relief to easing greenhouse gas emissions reporting. We get a summary from Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish. And I guess, Dan, we should begin by noting, even though the House and the Senate have…

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House Republicans push through defense bill limiting abortion access and halting diversity efforts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a sweeping defense bill Friday that provides an expected 5.2% pay raise for service members but strays from traditional military policy with Republicans add-ons blocking abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon and transgender care that deeply divided the chamber. Democrats voted against the package, which had sailed out of the House Armed Services Committee on an almost unanimous vote weeks ago before being loaded with the GOP priorities during a heated late-night floor debate this week. The final vote was 219-210, with four…

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The Awful Year We Just Lived Through

As this is my last column of 2021, I thought it would be worthwhile to review some of the most important observations I made over the course of an awful year. I hope you agree, and wish you—and our country—a happier New Year. JAN. 5: These past few years have taught me not to so quickly judge the quiet Germans, Russians, etc. Of course, I still judge Germans who helped the Nazis and Germans who in any way hurt Jews. But the Germans who did nothing? Not so fast. What…

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Harry Reid, Cutting Through Crap

<p>Earlier today, we published a <a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/remembering-sen-harry-reid-soft-spoken-man-of-consequence”>moving tribute</a> to former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid by his onetime deputy chief of staff, Bill Dauster. </p> <p>I spoke with another former Reid aide and friend of TPM this afternoon, Jim Manley. A veteran Senate staffer, Manley had worked as a spokesperson and senior communications advisor for Reid while Reid was Senate Majority Leader.</p> Talking Points Memo

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Dr. Tre Pennie, Former Candidate for US Congress, introduces 501(c)3 organization called “EARN-IT USA Foundation” to uplift underserved majority-minority districts through education and training. – PRNewswire

Dr. Tre Pennie, Former Candidate for US Congress, introduces 501(c)3 organization called “EARN-IT USA Foundation” to uplift underserved majority-minority districts through education and training.  PRNewswire “us congress” – Google News

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Democrats push Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID bill through Senate on party-line vote – Reuters

Democrats push Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion COVID bill through Senate on party-line vote  Reuters Covid-19: US Democrats push ahead with relief plan  bbc.com Senate passes $ 1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, House Democrats plan final approval Tuesday  CNBC Senate Begins Considering Democrats’ $ 1.9 Trillion Virus Relief Bill  Voice of America Democrats battle for U.S. Senate passage of Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill  Metro US View Full Coverage on Google News “us democrats” – Google News

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