US government workers told to report diversity schemes or face 'consequences'
Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House.
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Federal workers ordered to report efforts to 'disguise' DEI programs or face 'consequences'
Memos being sent to federal employees across the government are pushing them to report any efforts to “disguise” diversity programs, threatening “adverse consequences” for those who do not comply. ...The Hill - 9h -
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First US congestion pricing scheme brings dramatic drop in NY traffic
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What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?
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Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback
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World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds funding
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These government workers will benefit after Biden signs new Social Security law
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Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash
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Chinese government hackers targeted US Treasury office that administers sanctions – report
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