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Ex-tax preparer admits guilt in $12 million COVID-19 fraud case

Ex-tax preparer admits guilt in $12 million COVID-19 fraud case

Former Tax Official Pleads Guilty to Fraud A former tax official from Freeport has admitted in federal court to defrauding the U.S. government, specifically a pandemic-related business loan program, out of $12 million. Some of this money was reportedly used to purchase homes, cars, and jewelry in the Caribbean. Damaris Beltre, aged 58, pleaded guilty […]

JB Pritzker states the situation in the US during Trump is worse than the COVID-19 pandemic, where many people died.

JB Pritzker states the situation in the US during Trump is worse than the COVID-19 pandemic, where many people died.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Compares Current Political Climate to the Pandemic On a recent podcast, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed that the current political environment is “slightly worse” than the situation during the coronavirus pandemic, despite the significant death toll from the virus. Pritzker spoke with podcast host Jennifer Welch, reflecting on how he feels […]

FDA contemplating strong warning for COVID-19 vaccines

FDA contemplating strong warning for COVID-19 vaccines

FDA May Introduce Warnings for COVID-19 Vaccines The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly planning to add “black box” warnings—its most serious safety alert—to COVID-19 vaccines, possibly by the year’s end. This information comes from a recent report that points to rising concerns about vaccine safety. It’s interesting to note that the FDA […]

House Democrats do not succeed in prolonging COVID-19 era Obamacare assistance in funding bill

House Democrats do not succeed in prolonging COVID-19 era Obamacare assistance in funding bill

On Monday, House Democrats made a final attempt to extend emergency Obamacare subsidies established during the pandemic. Rep. Glenn Ivey from Maryland addressed the almost empty chamber, urging for unanimous consent on extending the ACA tax credits—essentially the Obamacare subsidies. If his motion had been successful, the bill could have moved forward without a formal […]

Stop Holding COVID-19 Responsible for Low Math and Reading Scores Among Students

Stop Holding COVID-19 Responsible for Low Math and Reading Scores Among Students

Education Decline: A Call to Action The most recent results from the national assessment of educational progress should be alarming for everyone—parents, educators, and citizens alike. The Class of 2024 is facing some troubling statistics in math and reading, just months away from graduation. It seems that this generation is stepping into adulthood less equipped […]