Senate seeks Senate confirmation for future Bureau of Prisons directors
Lawmakers propose the Federal Prisons Accountability Act to require Senate confirmation for Bureau of Prisons directors, shifting nomination power to the White House, limiting terms, and strengthening oversight following director resignation amid crises. The bill would allow a three month post enactment term before confirmation.
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27B plan to fix and upgrade U S bridges
The Transportation Department launches a 27 billion program to repair and upgrade about 15 000 highway bridges under the infrastructure law. Nearly 5.5 billion will be released this year to states Puerto Rico the District of Columbia and tribes. Biden aims to show progress on the 1 trillion package with broader funds for charging stations broadband water systems and ports.
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