Podcast: 5/2 AG William Barr Refuses to Testify Before House Panel

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AG William Barr Refuses to Testify Before House Panel

After testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, Attorney General William Barr is refusing to testify before the House on Thursday.

Labor Dept. Offers Guidance to Gig Economy Companies Looking to Label Workers as Contractors

A recent letter from the Labor Dept. informed an unknown gig economy company that they could call their workers contractors, offering guidance to other companies looking to do the same.

Caster Semenya Will Have to Suppress Testosterone to Compete in Her Top Races

The ruling came as a surprise to many who contend that elevated testosterone levels do not enhance performance to a level that necessitates such regulation. 

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