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Federal Trade Commission bars ‘noncompete’ agreements for US employees
The rule, which doesn’t apply to workers at non-profits, is to take effect in four months unless it is blocked by legal challenges.
Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities
Disability advocates say the change would artificially reduce their numbers by almost half.
Commerce Dept. needs funding to match China challenge, Raimondo says
Raimondo's visit to the Reagan forum reflects the increased role the Commerce Department has in national security competition with China
HHS, Commerce seek to increase in-person work, leaders tell Congress
Republicans in Congress especially have sought to peel back remote work after the federal workforce was sent home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supply chain resilience council to meet as inflation remains worrisome
While consumer prices are down from last year’s peaks, polling shows inflation remains a challenge for Biden going into the 2024 presidential election.
By Josh Boak
IRS plan to let taxpayers digitally submit docs is ahead of schedule
With the electronic free file tax return system starting in 2024, the agency will be able to process everything, including tax returns, digitally by 2025.
By Fatima Hussein
National Weather Service using AI to quickly translate storm warnings
To broadcast alerts quickly in other widely spoken languages, the agency is experimenting with AI to automate translations.
Biden names technology hubs in 32 states, Puerto Rico to help industry
The hubs are the result of a process the Commerce Department launched in May to distribute a total of $500 million in grants to cities.
GSA pitches vendor self-assessment on supply chain cybersecurity
IT experts weigh in on whether the proposed survey could fill information gaps on supply chain security or become a box-checking compliance exercise.
IRS to invite select taxpayers for test of e-file return system
All eyes are on the agency to get it right — and avoid a roll-out reminiscent of the disastrous healthcare.gov website rollout.
By Fatima Hussein