Brian Naylor

Brian Naylor appears in the following:

Biden Proposes $1.5 Trillion Federal Spending Plan

Friday, April 09, 2021

The president's budget blueprint would increase spending on an array of domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty and fighting climate change, while keeping defense spending relatively flat.

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'It Has To Stop': Biden Takes Initial Action On Guns, Calls On Congress To Do More

Thursday, April 08, 2021

President Biden declared gun violence a public health crisis and a blemish on the nation in remarks at the White House.

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Biden To Announce Actions On Firearms, Tap Gun Safety Advocate To Lead ATF

Wednesday, April 07, 2021

The moves come after recent high-profile mass shootings put added pressure on the president to act on gun violence.

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Not The Government's '911': FEMA Stretched With Multiple Deployments

Saturday, April 03, 2021

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting in COVID-19 vaccinations and managing the influx of migrants at the southern border — with natural disasters looming at the same time.

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FEMA May Be Stretched Too Thin

Thursday, April 01, 2021

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is helping the Biden administration administer COVID-19 vaccines and process unaccompanied minors at the border. But could the agency become stretched too thin?

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After Boulder Shooting, Vice President Harris Says Senate Needs To Act

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Harris downplays the role of executive action in tightening gun laws after recent mass shootings, saying legislation would make changes permanent.

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10-Year Postal Service Plan Will Include Some Price Hikes And Longer Deliveries

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced a 10-year reorganization plan in the postal service, including longer delivery times for some mail, reduced hours at some post offices and a postage rate hike.

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DeJoy Announces 10-Year Reorganization Of U.S. Postal Service

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy proposes slowing some first-class deliveries and increasing postage rates. Without the changes, he warns, USPS will "run out of cash and require a government bailout."

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Senate Swears In New Head Of Security After Insurrection Shakeup

Monday, March 22, 2021

Karen Gibson and her two top assistants make up the first all-female leadership team since the office was established in 1789.

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IRS Postpones Tax Filing Deadline To May 17

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

It is the second consecutive year the agency has given taxpayers more time to file their returns because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Biden Defends Major As 'A Sweet Dog' Just In Need Of Some Training

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The president's German shepherd is back in Delaware getting some training after an incident at the White House.

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U.S. May Miss Deadline For Withdrawing Troops From Afghanistan, Biden Says

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The president said it would be "tough" to meet the May 1 deadline agreed to by the Trump administration. "The withdrawal must be completed by the first of May," a Taliban spokesman told NPR.

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Coronavirus Relief Bill Is A 'Heavy Lift' For Already-Strained IRS

Saturday, March 13, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service, which has seen budget and staff cuts in recent years, is responsible for carrying out several key provisions of the legislation signed by President Biden this week.

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When It Comes To Clean Energy, USPS Delivery Trucks Don't Yet Answer The Mail

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The U.S. Postal Service announced a half-billion-dollar contract to replace its aging fleet, but only a fraction will be electric-powered.

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Postal Service Delivered Vast Majority Of Mail Ballots On Time, Report Finds

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General found election mail was delivered on time at a higher rate than regular first-class mail.

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Post Office Can't Afford To Replace Entire Aging Gas-Powered Fleet With EVs

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

The U.S. Postal Service announced a half billion dollar contract to replace some of its older vehicles, but only a fraction will be electric powered. Environmentalists are disappointed.

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Neera Tanden Withdraws As Nominee For Office Of Management And Budget

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

The former head of the Center for American Progress was criticized for tweets disparaging some lawmakers. President Biden said in a statement he accepted Tanden's request.

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Wray Stresses Role Of Right-Wing Extremism In Hearing About Jan. 6 Riot

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

Lawmakers press the FBI director about the threat of domestic terrorism overall and what steps the bureau took to share intelligence with security officials ahead of the Capitol attack.

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DeJoy Testifies Before House Panel, Biden Nominates 3 To USPS Board

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy faced lawmakers on Capitol Hill who wanted to know why Americans are still experiencing delays in getting their mail. Only the USPS board of governors can oust DeJoy.

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Under Pressure, Postmaster General Calls For Changes To Mail Delivery

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Louis DeJoy testified about shortfalls at the U.S. Postal Service. Despite calls for his resignation, DeJoy said he plans to follow through on an overhaul plan. "Get used to me," he said.

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