Day: October 17, 2024
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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates 1 Million Public Service Workers Receiving Student Loan Forgiveness
On October 17, 2024, President Biden announced that over 1 million public service workers, including teachers, firefighters, nurses, and law enforcement officers, have had their student loans forgiven through the improved Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This milestone reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to fix the student loan system, approving an additional $4.5 billion…
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NYC Mayor Adams and Future of Fifth Partnership Reveal Bold Plan to Transform Fifth Avenue into Pedestrian-Focused Green Boulevard
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Future of Fifth Partnership, announced a transformative redesign of Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park. The ambitious project, aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and boosting economic growth, will nearly double sidewalk space, reduce traffic lanes, and introduce over 230 new trees and 20,000 square feet…
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White House. President Biden Approves Alaska Disaster Declaration for Juneau Flood Recovery
On October 16, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved a disaster declaration for Alaska, enabling federal aid for recovery efforts in Juneau following severe flooding from August 5-6, 2024. The federal assistance includes grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-interest loans for uninsured property losses. State, tribal, and local governments, as well as…