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TL/DR - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is developing a whistleblower rewards program. The initiative is designed to incentivize people to disclose significant corporate or financial misconduct not already known to the DOJ, with whistleblowers who supply truthful, original information potentially qualifying for a share of the resulting…

TL/DR - The IRS announced on February 21, 2024, plans to increase funding under the Inflation Reduction Act in order to audit the usage of corporate aircraft by large corporations, partnerships, and high-income individuals. In response to the IRS's plans and the Biden administration's proposal of a significant fuel tax increase in the FY 2025…

TL/DR - Grand Rapids Community College Music is hosting its 2024 Winter Student Honors Recital, an annual event held twice a year to showcase top music students. The event will feature three guitarists, two singers, a solo pianist, two flute players, and a string trio, with performances featuring pieces from Mozart, Mendleson, and other composers…

TL/DR - Congress leaders have revealed a $1.2 trillion government funding package to prevent a potential shutdown ahead of a deadline on Friday. The package includes six bills and covers the funding for various departments, including State, Homeland Security, Defense, Labor, and Health and Human Services. If approved, the package could prevent a…