2023
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Biden’s Signature Climate Law Will Create a Domestic Jobs and Manufacturing Boom, Study Finds
The United States could soon experience a boom of up to 1.6 million new solar and wind energy jobs and a boost in wages for workers in those industries, according to a new analysis on the impact of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. Researchers at Dartmouth College and Princeton University last week released a working…
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5 Ways To Take The Stress Out Of Traveling For Work
Business travel is back on the rise, which means that whether you were a frequent flyer or just an occasional out-of-towner, you’re likely going to be hitting the road again. Bounce put together a list of ways to tackle some of the most stressful aspects of business travel.
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Iowa High Schooler Wins $500 in International Science Competition
An Iowa high schooler placed fourth in an international science competition in Dallas in May.
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Reynolds Doubles Down On Trump Defense After Federal Indictment
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds doubled down on her support for former President Donald Trump on Friday after he was federally indicted for illegally taking classified documents—including some containing information about US nuclear programs—from the White House. “The federal indictment of former President Trump represents a grave warning sign for the state of equal justice and…
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Donald Trump Indicted in Classified Documents Case, Second Indictment in Three Months
Former president Donald Trump was indicted by the Justice Department on Thursday over his mishandling of classified documents that he kept after leaving office. The charges come in connection with the discovery of more than 300 classified documents that were found at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida more than a year after he left the…
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PrideFest Won’t Let Iowa’s Political Climate Ruin The Event
The juxtaposition of the Iowa Capitol and the section of Des Moines’ East Village where PrideFest takes place will be even more glaring this year after Republican lawmakers spent a bulk of the 2023 legislative session crafting and implementing anti-LGBTQ laws. The 44th annual PrideFest takes place June 9-11 and is put on by the…
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Biden Administration Announces New Measures to Protect LGBTQ Americans
The Biden administration on Thursday announced several new measures to help protect LGBTQ Americans amid growing attacks against their community in Republican-led states. “LGBTQ Americans are being targeted for who they are, and that, simply put, is discrimination,” Neera Tanden, a White House domestic policy adviser, said in a statement. One of the measures is…
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Guest Post: DeSantis’ Narrow Worldview Threatens America’s Global Standing
Ron DeSantis is in the race. For the last two decades, presidential campaigns have hinged on domestic concerns. But as a Marine veteran and member of Congress working on issues related to China and Russia, I hope and expect foreign affairs will play a bigger role this cycle. America can’t afford a president who’s tough…
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We Agree With Kim Reynolds On One Thing: Trust Iowans
Just as the vaccination roll-out was gaining steam in early 2021, Governor Kim Reynolds decided to quietly lift Covid-19 protocols meant to keep residents safe from the highly infectious disease. During a press conference announcing the change, Reynolds stated, “I trust Iowans to do the right thing.” If only this logic applied in ways consistent…
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50 Most Physical Jobs In America
Is your occupation one of the 50 most physical jobs in the US?
