Articles by tag: Joe Biden
The Biden administration has set its sights firmly on breaking down anti-competitive practices across a wide range of industries, and the nation’s agricultural sector is beginning to feel the effects. According to the president, the executive orders the administration has issued are aimed at anti-competitive practices in agriculture like consolidation in chicken procession, meatpacking, sourcing […]
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After Texas Crisis, Biden’s Climate Plan Hangs on Fragile Power Grid
(Bloomberg) — The millions of people who struggled to keep warm in Texas, with blackouts crippling life inside a dominant energy hub, have laid bare the desperate state of U.S. electricity grids. To fix nationwide vulnerabilities, President Joe Biden will have to completely reimagine the American way of producing and transmitting electricity. Biden wants to overhaul the nation’s grids so they derive […]
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Biden Administration’s EdTech Plan: Bridge the Student Digital Divide
With a new administration comes new policy visions, and the Biden administration has already vocalized some priorities for the United States’ education system. Reporting out of The 74 Million asserts that the new administration is pointing to the digital divide amongst students as one of the first inequities it plans to tackle, as millions of […]
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How Betsy DeVos Impacted the US Education System
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was among resignations this week after what she called an “inflection point” in the wake of Washington DC-based riots from supporters of President Donald Trump. Right before resigning, DeVos announced $54 billion in relief funding for reopening K-12 schools, as well as the ongoing analysis and addressing of potential […]
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Why President Elect Joe Biden Chose to Take a Weight Bearing CT Scan of His Foot
President-elect Joe Biden’s physician recommended he get a weight bearing CT scan to monitor the healing progression of a sustained hairline fracture, according to an AP report. President-elect Joe Biden’s medical visit to Philadelphia made headlines over the weekend after his physician recommended he receive a “special” weight bearing CT scan. Biden visited Pennsylvania Hospital, a Penn […]
Drones In America
Will the Election Impact the Future of Drones?
Election Day 2020, which will see Americans decide between incumbent Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, has plenty of implications – including for the advanced technology solutions roaming our skies. On this episode of Drones in America, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Senior Policy Advisor Justin Towles dove into a weighty topic […]
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Telecom Project Success in Healthcare Usually Comes Down to Working with the Right Decision Maker
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, telecommunications plays a crucial role. As healthcare providers increasingly rely on digital solutions—from telemedicine to electronic health records—telecom companies are finding new opportunities and challenges in this sector. Successfully implementing telecom projects in healthcare requires a nuanced understanding of the industry’s legacy communications infrastructure, unique demands […]
Enhance Security with Faster Adoption of Digital Visitor Management Systems
As workplaces evolve into hybrid environments, the urgency to replace traditional paper logbooks with advanced digital visitor management systems has become a critical focus for organizations aiming to bolster security. The reliance on outdated methods poses significant security risks, a concern highlighted by increasing incidents of unauthorized access and data breaches globally. This pressing […]
Redefining Access Control: Mobile Credentials Integrate Security, Privacy, and IT Seamlessly
As businesses increasingly lean on technology to enhance security and operational efficiency, the topic of access control has surged to the forefront. This rise is particularly driven by advancements in mobile credential technology—a shift from traditional physical credentials to digital solutions hosted on personal devices like smartphones. The growing ubiquity of smartphones and heightened […]
Unique In-Store Experiences Are Driving a Brick-And-Mortar Retail Resurgence
What’s behind the recent brick-and-mortar store resurgence? Could it be that big box stores recognize the one-of-a-kind shopping experiences that can occur in person? Finding unique ways to capitalize on those in-store experiences may lead to a brighter future for retail. Big box stores are reasserting the importance of their physical presence, continuing to […]