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Trump Moves To Eliminate Federal Mediation Agency Accused Of Waste And Abuse
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President Donald Trump has moved to downsize or eliminate the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a small independent agency that has faced detailed allegations of wasteful spending and lax oversight. Investigative reporting by The Daily Wire, based on audits and interviews conducted a decade earlier, described a pattern of questionable expenses, self‑dealing, and perks for employees at the 230‑person agency, which was created to mediate disputes between unions and businesses.
Japan's Environment Ministry plans to compile an action plan by March to curb household clothing waste. In 2024, households purchased around 770,000 tons of clothes, with approximately 480,000 tons discarded, much of it incinerated or landfilled. The government aims for a 25% reduction in discards by fiscal 2030 compared to 2020 levels.
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