The CIA’s latest diversity program includes an effort to recruit transgender individuals into the ranks of America’s spy service

Feds Stop Calling 'Midget Raisins' "Midget Raisins' Because 'Midget' Is Offensive

Будем надеяться, что на слово 'dwarf' никто не покусится, а то собачникам, ботаникам и астрономам придется нелегко.

A few weeks ago, with no notice, the U.S. government intercepted Mary Grice’s tax refunds from both the IRS and the state of Maryland. Grice had no idea that Uncle Sam had seized her money until some days later, when she got a letter saying that her refund had gone to satisfy an old debt to the government - a very old debt.
When Grice was 4, back in ( Read more... )

1. My company, based in North Phoenix, operates over 100 US Forest Service campgrounds and day use areas under concession contract. Yesterday, as in all past government shutdowns, the Department of Agriculture and US Forest Service confirmed we would stay open during the government shutdown. This makes total sense, since our operations are self- ( Read more... )

The State Department has decided to make U.S. passport application forms "gender neutral" by removing references to mother and father, officials said, in favor of language that describes one's parentage somewhat less tenderly.

Оруэлл в очередной раз позеленел бы от зависти.

THE American government may soon be involved in regulating carry-on luggage. Daniel Lipinski, a Congressman from Illinois, has introduced a bill into the House of Representatives, which would limit the dimensions of such baggage to 22 inches (56cm) x 18 inches x 10 inches.

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