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More than $2 trillion in government 'payment errors' have cost taxpayers over the past two decades

The U.S. government accountability office says Congress and federal agencies have ignored many of its recommendations for improved fraud controls.

Fortune · Apr 18, 2023

'I found the naughtiest way to start the day in the Northern Quarter and it left me weak at the knees'

Foundation Coffee House has three city centre venues and recently launched a new menu with some seriously tempting options

Manchester Evening News · Apr 9, 2023

Federal Agencies Keep Failing To Legally Interpret the Clean Water Act

The Biden administration is the third administration in a row to fail to issue Clean Water Act regulations that pass judicial scrutiny.

Reason · Mar 28, 2023

Viterra, Aurizon push for Eyre Peninsula rail freight's return with government financial support

One of Australia's largest rail freight operators has teamed up with grain handler Viterra to urge the federal government to bring rail freight back to the Eyre Peninsula for next year's harvest.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

Judge rules Sally Rugg cannot continue working for MP Monique Ryan while they face off in court

A Federal Court judge has dismissed an application by political adviser Sally Rugg to continue working for teal MP Monique Ryan while their employment dispute plays out in court.

ABC News · Mar 6, 2023

The SAFE TECH Act Is Anything but Safe

The latest bid to amend Section 230 would threaten free speech and creators' ability to monetize content while also subjecting tech companies to a flood of frivolous lawsuits.

Reason · Mar 3, 2023

What’s a good APR for a credit card?

Average credit card interest rates have increased. Here’s how to tell if you are getting a good APR.

Fortune · Mar 2, 2023

Federal government approves ADF assistance to evacuation of flooded NT remote communities

The federal government has approved a request for ADF assistance to evacuate about 700 people from a handful of remote communities south of Darwin that have been inundated by major flooding.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Federal workers oppose proposed Pentagon civilian workforce cut - Roll Call

The federal workers union came out swinging Thursday against a Republican proposal to reduce the size of the Pentagon’s civilian workforce.

Roll Call · Feb 24, 2023

Federal safety board releases initial report on Ohio derailment - Roll Call

NTSB says a number of factors may have contributed, including the possibility that the crew ignored warnings about overheated wheel bearings.

Roll Call · Feb 23, 2023