Although several of the Teamsters’ demands have been met, the union is still pushing to raise wages for part-time workers at UPS, who earn a minimum of only $16.20 per hour. “These part-timers are working at poverty wages,” Teamsters President Sean O’Brien said.
800,000 Borrowers to Get Student Debt Canceled, Biden Administration Announces
For many borrowers, qualifying monthly payments that should have moved them closer to forgiveness were not accounted for, effectively forcing them to make extra payments under their IDR plans.
First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Gets FDA Approval
Opill is the first ever birth control pill to be approved for over-the-counter sales. The medication will likely become available at stores and online retailers in the U.S. in early 2024.
Electric Bills Decrease for Millions of Virginians Thanks to New Law
New legislation has lowered monthly bills, will lead to additional refunds, and will ensure consumers are no longer responsible for increases in energy costs caused by external events, like war.
White House Announces New Plan To Lower Child Care Costs, Support Child Care Providers
The Biden administration’s newly proposed actions, which would likely take effect in 2024, would lower child care costs for 80,000 American families.
Veterans Have Until Aug. 9 to Apply for Backdated PACT Act Disability Payments
The PACT Act removed the need for certain veterans to prove a service connection if they are diagnosed with certain cancers or respiratory conditions and sped up the process of receiving benefits.
Biden Cracks Down on ‘Junk’ Health Insurance Plans That ‘Exploit’ Americans
Short-term plans offer limited coverage, can deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions, and trick consumers into buying products that provide “little or no coverage when they need it most.”
Biden Administration Announces $3.1 Billion in Funding to Tackle Homelessness, With Focus on Veterans
In May, President Biden announced that it’s his administration’s goal to reduce homelessness in the United States by 25% by 2025 and to rehouse 38,000 veterans in 2023.
Supreme Court Takes Student Debt Relief Away From 43 Million Americans
Nationwide, more than 45 million people owe $1.6 trillion in federal loans for college, according to government data, and as many as 43 million of them stood to benefit from the cancellation program.
Virginia Man Celebrates Biden’s Broadband Investment at White House
Nearly 365,000 people in Virginia—many of whom live in rural areas—lack access to high-speed broadband internet, according to estimates from the FCC. But new funding aims to help get them connected.