Peters, Portman introduce Postal Service Reform Act in Senate
Sen Gary Peters and Sen Rob Portman unveiled bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act in the Senate on May 19. The bill would drop the pension pre funding requirement and merge retirees health care with Medicare, aiming to save USPS about 46 billion annually and attract wide support with nearly 30 co sponsors. Peters highlighted aims to restore financial stability and accountability while citing 7500 complaints about delays during 2020 election period and mail delivery issues.
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No Hate Act advances in Congress amid hate crime rise
The U S House passed the No Hate Act 364 to 62, sending it to President Biden after Senate approval in April. The bill would improve hate crime reporting, fund law enforcement training, establish hotlines, and require community restitution for offenders, amid rising hate crime reports in early 2021.
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Michigan Senate passes anti-retaliation for legislators talks
Senate approved measures banning state employee discipline for communicating with lawmakers or staff. Also urged presidential support for Keystone XL and required electronic meetings for agricultural boards. Several House bills passed to regulate bird feeding and teach free enterprise in schools.
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