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Republican's Mid-Term Gains Were Less Than Expected

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Republican's Mid-Term Gains Were Less Than Expected

November 11, 2022

Washington, D.C.—Republicans fell far short of the major victory many predicted for them in Tuesday’s mid-term elections, and a buoyed President Joe Biden doubled down on his agenda and repeated… Read More

Coast Guard Issues Final Firefighting Training Rule For Towboats

November 1, 2023

Mariners working on U.S. rivers may take a modified basic firefighting course when seeking certain credentials, under a new Coast Guard ruling. The Coast Guard has issued a final rule… Read More

NMERPAC To Look At Mariner Shortage Washington Waves

NMERPAC To Look At Mariner Shortage

September 2, 2022

Washington, D.C.—An ongoing mariner shortage and other workforce issues are expected to be the focus of a September 7 meeting in Dania Beach, Fla., that is being promoted by the… Read More

Trump Seeks To Make Regulatory Suspensions Permanent Washington Waves

Trump Seeks To Make Regulatory Suspensions Permanent

May 22, 2020

Washington, D.C.—To help get the country reopened, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order instructing federal agencies “to waive, suspend, and eliminate unnecessary regulations that impede economic recovery.” “I’m… Read More