-Editorial The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a deep impact on the rate of unemployment in the United States. The federal government passed a series of laws that would help people during this pandemic, including an additional $600 of unemployment benefits to help people. The expiration of these …
July, 2020
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8 July
Ivy League Schools Choose Online Classes for This Fall
-Editorial Ivy League Schools in the United States have made a decision to have their fall semester online in order to lower the exposure of their students and staff to COVID-19. Most of the top universities have either chosen to go fully online or have a combination of in-person or …
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7 July
Trump Wants Children to Go Back to School
-Editorial The Trump administration wants students to back to school with their teachers this fall. That was the topic during a round table discussion about how to reopen schools in the White House. “Our country has got to get back, and it’s got to get back as soon as possible. …
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5 July
Upcoming WOSB and EDWOSB certification improvements
Starting on July 15, 2020, the certification process for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs (EDWOSBs) will begin to change as SBA implements Congress’ changes to the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program (WOSB Federal Contracting Program), as put forth in the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). …
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5 July
United States Celebrated Another Independence Day
-Editorial The United States celebrated another birthday in the middle of a global pandemic and social unrest. The fireworks might light up the skies in many parts of the country but this year’s celebration was different. The COVID-19 pandemic made it almost impacted people to gather for a barbecue or …
June, 2020
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29 June
Cam Newton New England’s New Quarterback
-Editorial Cam Newton will get a fresh start after reportedly agreeing to a deal with the New England Patriots. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen, Newton and New England settled on an “a one-year, incentive-laden” contract. The Carolina Panthers released the quarterback after nine seasons. Newton will replace Tom …
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24 June
USCIS Rule Strengthens Employment Eligibility Requirements for Asylum Seekers
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a regulatory change to deter aliens from illegally entering the United States and from filing frivolous, fraudulent, or otherwise non-meritorious claims for asylum to obtain an employment authorization document. This rule does not alter asylum eligibility criteria in any way and will be effective …
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20 June
Trump Begins His Campaign in Oklahoma
-Editorial US President Donald Trump has held his first campaign rally since March when the US coronavirus lockdown began. There were concerns the event could increase the spread of Covid-19. Just hours before the rally, the campaign said six staff members involved in organizing it had tested positive. The crowd …
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20 June
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Guidelines for Non-Essential Business to Reopen
-Editorial The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance to assist employers in reopening non-essential businesses and their employees returning to work during the evolving coronavirus pandemic. The guidance supplements the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ previously developed Guidance on …
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19 June
Juneteenth Celebration Brings a Sense of Unity in The United States
-Editorial Juneteenth also is known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Texas, it is now celebrated annually on the 19th of June throughout the United States, with varying …
