Education Apr 04 In St. Louis, a historic teacher pay hike, and bigger questions about the future By Gabrielle Hays
Politics Dec 14 The House passes the biggest pay raise for troops in decades, despite conservatives’ objections to cultural issues The Senate had already overwhelmingly passed the bill on Wednesday, so now it goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Dec 13 Senate passes defense policy bill with 5.2 percent pay raise for troops, the biggest boost in decades The bill will not include GOP-led efforts blocking the Pentagon's abortion travel policy and restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender service members and dependents. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Jan 30 After longest shutdown, House OKs pay raise for civilian federal workers The 2.6 percent raise matches the raise given to the military last year and would override a pay freeze imposed by President Donald Trump. The measure, passed by a 259-161 vote, goes to the Senate, where its prospects are unclear. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
World Jan 30 Watch 4:45 News Wrap: After threat assessment, Trump criticizes ‘naive’ intelligence officials In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve kept a key interest rate unchanged and pledged to be patient about ordering future rate hikes. Chair Jerome Powell insisted the cautious response reflects changing economic conditions, not fear of political criticism.
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