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US President Joe Biden signs bill to avoid December rail strike

Biden vows to return to the issue of paid sick leave ‘not just for rail workers but for every worker in America’.

Al Jazeera

Biden avoids rail strike with new deal, but not everyone is happy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed legislation imposing a deal he negotiated between freight railroads and organized labor, averting a possible strike but risking a divide with rank-and-file union workers who opposed the settlement.

Tribune News Service

Railroad workers were given a ‘one-two punch’ from the White House and Republicans. They say they aren’t giving up.

Rail workers tell Richard Hall why they are disappointed in the Biden administration for blocking strike action and imposing a deal that left out paid sick leave.

The Independent UK

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OIRA reviewed 37 significant rules in November

In November 2022, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 37 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. OIRA approved two of these rules with no changes and approved the intent of 34 rules while recommending changes to their content. One rule was subject to a…

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U.S. detainee Whelan calls family after week of silence in Russia -statement

American detainee Paul Whelan phoned his family from Russia early on Friday in his first contact since last week, a period of silence that prompted the White House to express concern.

Reuters

Jan. 6 panel meets to mull potential criminal referrals for Trump, others

The House Select Jan. 6 panel will wrap up its investigation on Dec. 31. It's now in a race to issue its final recommendations and findings in the coming weeks.

WEKU

Anna Wintour breaks her ‘never wear black’ rule in vintage Chanel at state dinner

The Vogue editor has many rules of thumb for fashion, but she’s broken her first and foremost commandment

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Pregnant Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend enjoy glamorous White House dinner

President Biden rolled out the red carpet for French President Emmanuel Macron with fancy cheeses and imported over 200 lobsters

Daily Mirror

Joe Biden ready to speak with Vladimir Putin if he wants to end the war in Ukraine

Joe Biden has said he is willing to talk with Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader shows an interest in ending the war in Ukraine.

Evening Standard

To boost Georgia's Warnock, Biden heads to Massachusetts

To help Democrats win their 51st Senate seat in a Georgia runoff election, President Joe Biden is headed north — to Massachusetts

The Independent UK

Biden: 'I make no apology' to France for protecting US manufacturing

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden conceded there are "glitches" in his signature climate law that harm America's European allies, but refused to apologize for his administration's support for U.S. manufacturers.

Los Angeles Times

Biden wants Michigan to be an early presidential primary state in 2024

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is recommending the Democratic National Committee place Michigan among the earliest states to cast votes for the 2024 presidential nominating contest, according to U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell.

Tribune News Service

Senate clears rail labor agreement, rejects sick leave measure

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a resolution Thursday that would put in place the rail labor agreement reached by the White House, railroads and labor unions in September, but rejected a separate measure to provide an additional seven days of sick leave to workers.

Tribune News Service

EXPLAINER: US-European differences on climate law persist

President Joe Biden is trying to allay concerns raised by French President Emmanuel Macron about a clean energy law that benefits electric vehicles and other products made in North America

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Biden reportedly backs Michigan as first presidential primary state in 2024

WASHINGTON — The White House is recommending the Democratic National Committee select Michigan to replace Iowa at the start of the 2024 presidential nominating contest, Politico reported Thursday.

WEKU

Senate passes railroad legislation to prevent a strike

The Senate has approved a measure meant to avert a railroad strike in eight days — without the paid sick days rail workers have been asking for.

Roll Call

VA health care funds, military vaccine rule gum up omnibus talks - Roll Call

Democrats were prepping a counteroffer on a fiscal 2023 omnibus framework Thursday, as negotiators contended with a range of divisive issues.

Roll Call

Senate clears rail labor agreement, rejects sick leave - Roll Call

The Senate cleared a resolution putting in place a labor agreement reached by the White House, railroads and labor unions in September.

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The Independent UK

January 6 panel to release all evidence and witness transcripts alongside final report this month

Long-running investigation set to wind down before Republican leadership takes control of the House in January

Salon

Trump and Elon: Symbols of America

We can't give Musk and Trump the attention they crave (because it's literally impossible). We also can't look away

Axios

Rail strike likely averted as labor bills head to Senate

Bill heads to Senate to impose White House-brokered contract deal.

Roll Call

Westerman won't be 'boxed in' by climate at Natural Resources - Roll Call

Top Republican on the panel says he'll focus on 'good stewardship,' but proposals have drawn skepticism from environmental groups

The Guardian - US

Biden just knifed labor unions in the back. They shouldn’t forget it

US railway workers threatened to strike until they got paid sick leave. The president’s administration chose political cowardice

Radio France Internationale

Macron welcomed as 'vital ally' on first day of state visit to US

French President Emmanuel Macron underlined Franco-American cooperation with a tour of NASA headquarters on the first day of his three-day state visit to the United States, but tough talks on trade and China are expected on Thursday when he meets Joe Biden for the main part of his trip.

Salon

House passes sick leave for rail workers

"Now let's get it through the Senate," said Rep. Jamaal Bowman

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