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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on Additional Clemency Actions

Today, I am commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who are serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would receive today under current law, policy, and practice. With this action, I have now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any president in U.S. history. Today’s clemency…

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New York Mayor Eric Adams Appears on PIX 11’s “PIX on Politics”

Mayor Eric Adams appeared on PIX 11’s “PIX on Politics” on May 26, 2024, discussing several issues facing New York City. He addressed efforts to increase lifeguard recruitment by updating requirements, ongoing initiatives to reduce crime, the budgetary challenges impacting city services like libraries, and his administration’s focus on maintaining public safety while also ensuring…

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New York. Mayor Eric Adams, Lifeguards Union, Pave Way for More Lifeguards, More Open Beaches and Pools

Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced new arbitration awards and agreements with the lifeguards’ union to address lifeguard shortages, improve hiring, and expand beach and pool access. Changes include modified qualifications for shallow water pools and updated vision requirements, alongside increased pay and retention bonuses for lifeguards. Modified Qualifications for Lifeguards…

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Trump Administration Highlights Economic Gains, Border Security Progress, and Regulatory Rollbacks

The Trump administration began the week by touting a series of economic and policy achievements, ranging from a resurgence in domestic manufacturing to record declines in illegal border crossings. Honda and Clarios are among the latest companies expanding U.S. operations, aligning with President Trump’s “Made in America” push. Meanwhile, Apple and Eli Lilly have pledged…

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