📜VA Notice on Educational Assistance Program Policy Changes
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is informing the public of efforts to implement Section 213 of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvements Act (Dole Act), which requires VA to make notice and justification for changes in policy and guidance available to students, educational institutions, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Learn More🏦FDIC Proposes Rescission of Bank Merger Policy
The FDIC is requesting public comment on a proposal to rescind the Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions published in 2024 and reinstate its prior Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions. The FDIC expects to request comment on all aspects of the regulatory framework governing the FDIC's review of bank merger transactions in connection with a future proposal to comprehensively revise its merger policy.
Learn More💰Reinstatement of Mexico City Policy
The memorandum reinstates the Mexico City Policy, directing the Secretary of State and other agencies to ensure that U.S. taxpayer funds do not support coercive abortion practices. This significant policy change affects global health assistance and could impact funding for organizations involved in such programs. The directive emphasizes legal adherence in the implementation of this policy.
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