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Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as secretary of the US Department of Labor
Former Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from her post as Secretary of Labor following multiple reports alleging work misconduct including misuse of funds and more.
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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Grants Pass, allows ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors
The U.S. Supreme Court said in a 6-3 decision on Friday, June 28, 2024, that the enforcement of local laws that regulate camping on public property, including by people without homes, does not constitute the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
U.S. Supreme Court appears to lean toward Grants Pass in complex homelessness case
OREGON NEWS: Supreme Court justices considered on Monday, April 22, how far cities can go in dealing with homeless populations. The arguments in Washington turned on a case with roots in Grants Pass.
US Supreme Court rules against Biden administration student loan debt relief plan
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Biden administration does not have the legal authority to enact a one-time student debt relief program, dealing a blow to the 40 million Americans who would have qualified for the program.
Biden to pardon all federal offenses for simple marijuana possession
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced executive actions that would pardon thousands of people with prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. He will also direct U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Attorney General…
Biden to wipe out $10,000 in student loan debt for many borrowers
The administration will cancel $20,000 in federal student loans for Pell Grant borrowers and pause all loan repayments until Dec. 31.