Benefits

The average recipient will receive more than $140 a month extra beginning in January.

"[We're] making sure that we're in a position where we are providing the kind of resources our wildland firefighters need, the kind of benefits they need, and the kind of commitment they need through adequate pay and salary, to make sure that we recognize the real danger that they face and the sacrifice that they make to keep us safe."

An Associated Press review finds that many states will not even publicly acknowledge the extent of the problem.

Chao is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

A federal block grant to cover child care services is likely to run out.

Federal Judge Beryl Howell, in a ruling late last week, stopped a set of changes that would have taken effect on April 1.

The COLA affects household budgets for about 1 in 5 Americans.

Lewallen ended up writing a statement, requesting that her public assistance case be closed.

Researchers have found that firefighters are at a higher risk for certain diseases and cancers.

Employees who accept the offer would receive a cash payment of $50 for every month of continuous service up to 20 years and health care premiums paid through December.