The city of Tampa has reached an agreement with the federal government to resolve a discrimination lawsuit alleging that male workers didn't receive the same parental leave as female workers. … [Read more...] about Tampa settles lawsuit with feds over parental leave for male workers
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Biden signs $886 billion Pentagon budget with pay raise for troops, extension of FISA spy program
President Biden on Friday signed the $886 billion defense policy bill into law, securing the largest raise in military basic pay in decades but also extending the government's authority to spy on the phone and internet activity of foreigners living abroad, which opponents fear could be used against Americans. … [Read more...] about Biden signs $886 billion Pentagon budget with pay raise for troops, extension of FISA spy program
Fellowship’s Angel Tree Christmas program helps keep children, incarcerated parents connected
Receiving a card or a small gift from an incarcerated parent can mean the world to many children during the holidays -- and a Christian nonprofit has been helping make those Christmas wishes come true for 41 years. … [Read more...] about Fellowship’s Angel Tree Christmas program helps keep children, incarcerated parents connected
In federal challenge to Mississippi law, arguments focus on racial discrimination, public safety
A federal judge will consider arguments over racial discrimination, public safety and local democracy as he decides whether to block appointments to a state-run court set to be created on Jan. 1 in part of Mississippi's majority-Black capital city. … [Read more...] about In federal challenge to Mississippi law, arguments focus on racial discrimination, public safety
Colorado GOP says it will cancel primary if Trump can’t be on ballot
The Colorado Republican Party said Tuesday that it will cancel its presidential primary and instead hold a caucus if a court ruling stands denying former President Donald Trump a place on the ballot. … [Read more...] about Colorado GOP says it will cancel primary if Trump can’t be on ballot