Excluded workers fund pushed for Johnson County relief plan
Local groups urge Johnson County to set up a 54 million excluded workers fund from ARP dollars. The coalition seeks 20 million cash aid for up to 6 000 workers and 20 million for hazard pay, housing, transit, and BIPOC nonprofits to help undocumented immigrants, formerly incarcerated people, and unemployed workers.
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Congress targets China's talent recruitment in US research
The House bills to curb Chinese recruitment of scientists and academics would bar individuals from federally funded projects if they receive Beijing support. Rep. Randy Feenstra says the plan blocks taxpayer dollars to malign programs while permitting other international collaboration.
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