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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The U.S. Department of Labor has recommended phasing out paying those with disabilities less than minimum wage.

According to the KCDC, at least 15 states have eliminated paying subminimum wages to people with disabilities.

However, states, including Kansas, still see more than 40,000 of those with ailments earning less than their coworkers.

“Some people with disabilities, who are on subminimum wage, get pennies on the hour,” said KCDC Executive Director Martha Gabehart.

Gabehart said some are worried that phasing it out could lead to employers choosing not to hire them.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comment on this suggestion, to be submitted by Jan. 17.

After a review, phasing out subminimum wage would be complete within three years. »

FDA may outlaw food dyes ‘within weeks’: Bombshell move would affect candy, soda and cakes, revolutionize American diets

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3 Red 3, found in fan-favorite sweets and other foods, could be banned in the US, NBC News reports.

“While food companies must ensure that the food they market is safe, they are also only required to ensure that their products meet FDA’s standards.

Some studies have shown the potential harms posed by food dyes, such as ill effects on gut health and behavioral issues. »

Assad regime in Syria may fall in days, US increasingly believes

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Biden administration officials, watching the remarkable speed of the Syrian rebel advance, increasingly see the possibility of the regime of Bashar al-Assad falling within days, five US officials told CNN.

“Probably by next weekend the Assad regime will have lost any semblance of power,” another official said.

“The question is whether regime forces actually stand their ground when it comes to Damascus,” they added. »

Iran has 'dramatically' increased enrichment to near bomb grade -IAEA

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Additionally, a US Office of the Director of National Intelligence report revealed on Thursday that if Iran continues with its expected uranium enrichment, it will be able to produce 12 nuclear bombs.

"Iran could produce more than a dozen nuclear weapons if its total uranium stockpile were further enriched," the report added.

The E3 have adopted a tougher stance on Iran in recent months, notably since Tehran ramped up its military support to Russia. »