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News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors Newsletter for Wednesday November 06, 2024 ( 5 items )  

FLRA Issues Decision Regarding National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 172 Vs. Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0 AR 5965) on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION CHAPTER 172 (Union) and UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (Agency) 0 AR 5965 DECISION November 4, 2024 * * * Before the Authority: Susan Tsui Grundmann, Chairman, and Colleen Duffy Kiko and Anne Wagner, Members I. Statement of the Case Arbitrator Richard Fin  more

Ga. A.G. Carr Joins 50 Attorneys General in Condemning Political Violence
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following statement on Nov. 5, 2024 * * * Attorney General Chris Carr, along with a bipartisan coalition of 50 other attorneys general, issued the following joint statement condemning political violence in response to today's election: "Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday's election, we expect that Americans will respond peacefully and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results. A peaceful transfer of powe  more

ILL. A.G. RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION CONDEMNING ANY ACTS OF VIOLENCE IN RESPONSE TO ELECTION RESULTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition (https://ilag-dev.dotcms.cloud/dA/6779c9fd5e/STATEMENT%20-%20Possible%20Violence%20in%20Response%20to%20Election%20Results.pdf?language_id=1) of 51 attorneys general condemning potential post-election violence and supporting a shared commitment for peace and stability regardless of the election results: "Regardless of t  more

Iowa A.G. Bird Announces Settlements With Generic Drug Companies for Teaming Up to Raise Prices of Medications
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced two settlements with generic prescription drug manufacturers Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex for teaming up to raise prices and limit competition. The combined settlements total $49.1 million. The settlements resolve allegations that Heritage and Apotex partnered with a network of generic prescription drug companies to make medic  more

Your Comprehensive TRICARE Open Season Checklist: Prepare for Nov. 11
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: Did you know that TRICARE Open Season is right around the corner? Open season runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 10 this year, giving you the chance to change your health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025. "Open season is your opportunity to make changes to your health plan for the coming year," said Shane Pham, management and program analyst, TRICARE Health Plan Policy and Programs, at the Defense Health Agency. "  more