U.S. Could Cut Imports of Rare Metals, OTA Says
A congressional study from the Office of Technology Assessment urges steps to reduce reliance on South Africa and the Soviet Union for chromium, cobalt, manganese, and platinum. It calls for expanding domestic deposits, improved recycling, and exploring substitutes to cut future import dependence.
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Wage parity for 7 million workers under federal hours law
The Labor Department will extend federal wage and hour standards to state and local employees including police, firefighters and transit workers. The retroactive policy to April 15 could require back pay and higher overtime costs, with many costs likely passed to taxpayers and riders.
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