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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100542
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is seeking nominations for new members to join its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Six member positions will become vacant by April 2025, and other potential vacancies could arise by that date. The TAC provides expertise in areas such as economics, statistics, data science, and survey design, helping BLS with technical data issues. Interested individuals or organizations can nominate candidates by January 13, 2025, and nominees must not be registered lobbyists.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics wants people to join a special team and help with their work on numbers and surveys. They need new team members by April 2025, and people can suggest someone for the team until January 2025.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 11655
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    In March 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation recognizing Women's History Month, highlighting the contributions of women to the United States. He emphasized his commitment to honoring women by upholding traditional gender identities, protecting women's sports through Title IX, and implementing policies promoting the well-being of American families. The proclamation included actions like restricting gender markers on government documents to "M" or "F" and encouraging federally funded schools to ensure fair competition in women's sports. President Trump invited all Americans to celebrate the remarkable women in their lives and communities.

    Simple Explanation

    President Trump said that March is a special month to remember how important women are and promised to make sure that sports and rules are fair for everyone. Some people think parts of his plan might be confusing or unfair to certain people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105005
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is hosting a second public workshop called the Recreational Initiative Public Engagement Workshop. This event will be held online as a webinar on January 16, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST. During the meeting, there will be a presentation on the initiative's purpose, a discussion of past results, and an opportunity for public comments. Interested participants can register and find more details on the Gulf Council's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is having an online meeting called the Recreational Initiative Public Engagement Workshop on January 16, 2025, where people can listen to a presentation and share their thoughts. People who want to join need to sign up on the Gulf Council's website, but they should know it might be hard for some who don’t have internet or need special help to attend.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 15946
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to cancel a rule concerning the Federal Travel Regulation that was meant to update language around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This decision is being made to align with new executive orders requiring government agencies to recognize only two biological sexes and reverse prior changes not consistent with current goals. The intention is to revert back to using sex-specific pronouns in related documentation.

    Simple Explanation

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is planning to change a rule about how they talk about travel, removing words meant to include everyone, like different genders. They want to go back to using only "he" or "she" in their rules, following new instructions from the leaders in charge.