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Navigating the Build America, Buy America Act: Implications for Construction Bonds and FHWA Compliance

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) has introduced significant changes to the procurement policies governing federal funding for state and local construction projects. As the most extensive domestic preference law in U.S. history, BABA mandates that all federally funded projects use American-made iron and steel, manufactured products, and construction materials. For those in the..

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FBI Advises iPhone and Android Users to Cease Text Messaging

Last week, the FBI issued a warning to iPhone and Android users recommending the use of encrypted messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Facebook Messenger instead of traditional texting. The advisory highlighted a security concern, emphasizing the need for these platforms to adopt “responsibly managed” encryption that allows legal access to data through lawful court..

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Prevention and Screening: Major Contributors to Saving Lives in Five Key Cancer Types

A recent study led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in JAMA Oncology highlights the significant impact of prevention and screening in reducing mortality from five major cancer types over the last 45 years. The research focused on breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers, which collectively represent nearly half of all..

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