Government Executive - Authors - Doris Nhan

Treasury Dept. may require contractors with diverse hiring

Doris Nhan, National Journal — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:42:47 -0400

The Treasury Department has introduced a proposal that would require hiring contractors who make “good faith efforts” to include more minorities and women in its ranks, the Washington Business Journal reports.

The proposal would ensure the federal agency is in compliance with the Dodd-Frank act, passed in July 2010, which includes a provision with diversity requirements.

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ICE agents sue Obama administration over immigration policies

Doris Nhan, National Journal — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:15:00 -0400

Ten agents from the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency are suing their employer, alleging that they are being prevented from fully identifying and deporting illegal immigrants, USA Today reports.

The agents say the Obama administration’s orders to focus efforts on deporting dangerous illegal immigrants and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, granting work visas to eligible young illegal immigrants, are violating the Constitution and the law.

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Defense: Service members can wear uniforms in LGBT pride parade

Doris Nhan, National Journal — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:36:00 -0400

Previously, local commanders granted permission for their military personnel to wear uniforms during such events, but the approval from the higher authority appears to show a shift in military attitude since the federal repeal of “don’t ask don’t tell,” NBC San Diego reports.

Read more here.

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