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SBA ranked among top ten best midsize agencies to work in federal government
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has been ranked seventh among the top 10 best midsize agencies to work in the federal government in 2023. The SBA's score rose slightly from 76.6 in 2022 to 76.9 this year.
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Announcements
CITA Vice President of Regulatory Affairs: 'The wireless industry commends the FCC for its ongoing efforts to enhance and support the Wireless Emergency Alert system'
Amy Bender, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for the Communications & Information Technology Association (CTIA), has commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its efforts to enhance the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. Bender expressed her support for the FCC's focus on providing actionable information to consumers and strengthening the life-saving system.
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Politics
Op-ed: Lina Khan’s demolition derby at FTC
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan was asked in a recent interview about low morale in her agency.
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Economics
Energy Alliance director urges SEC to drop its proposed rule to 'avoid the human, social and economic harms'
An Austin-based policy director for an energy industry advocacy group is asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to drop its proposal that would require companies to significantly increase climate risk reporting.
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Energy
Arizona AG, Republicans bash 'hypocritical approach' by SEC after announcement of proposed climate-reporting rule
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new climate-reporting rule that has received criticism due to its legality and the cost of its implementation.
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Government
SEC chairman: 'Companies and investors alike would benefit' from proposed climate reporting
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed adding climate reporting, including direct and indirect emissions plus greenhouse gases, as a requirement for companies in the United States.
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Government
24.3% of Indiana hospitals earn ‘A’ grades in watchdog group’s study
More than 24% of Indiana hospitals received top grades for health care safety this fall from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group, the 32nd highest percentage among the 50 states and the District of Columbia.