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Eleven Republican lawmakers urged the WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from potentially racially motivated attacks, calling for clear policies on on-court hostility and online harassment and noting possible federal civil rights investigations if discrimination is occurring; the Fever said they were unaware of the letter, while Clark has condemned racist abuse and urged a focus on safety and league excellence.
140 members of Congress have urged Delta Air Lines to remain neutral in union organizing efforts, prompting debate over the potential impact on employees. While union organizers argue for collective bargaining and fair profit sharing, Delta emphasizes its industry-leading pay and benefits, including profit sharing totaling $1.4 billion. The push for unionization at Delta has sparked controversy, with some arguing that employees may fare better without a union, while others advocate for a more balanced approach to messaging and decision-making for employees.
Over 40 members of Congress from California have urged the White House to reverse NASA's cuts to the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program, citing potential job losses and a decade of lost science. The funding reductions, prompted by differences in spending bills, have already led to layoffs at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the lead center for MSR. The letter highlights concerns about the impact of reduced funding on meeting launch windows and fulfilling contracts, while also noting ongoing efforts to reassess the MSR architecture to address concerns about schedule and budget.