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Department of Commerce: U.S. looks 'forward to building on the foundation' during IPEF negotiations

The U.S. Department of Commerce said the country looks forward to working in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity in its December meetings.


Allen: U.S. 'trying to reverse' China's technological progress with new exports controls

The Commerce Department’s new export-controls restrictions, announced Oct. 7, could successfully hamper China’s growth in critical technology industries such as artificial intelligence but they would likely be more effective if allies of the U.S. would enact similar restrictions.


Castillo: Federal programs 'allocated $100 million specifically to help Tribal communities recover and rebuild'

Assistant Secretary of Commerce Alejandra Y. Castillo carries out the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration’s mandate to steer the federal economic development strategy.


Castillo: Urban Institute funding to go to 'supporting Indigenous communities'

The Economic Development Administration announced a $1,466,493 award to the Urban Institute in collaboration with the National American Indian Housing Council, underscoring its dedication to Indigenous economic development.


Raimondo: DOC announces 'Renee Gordon to serve on the FirstNet Authority Board'

Renee Gordon, the director of the city of Alexandria's Department of Emergency Communications, has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to the board of the First Responder Network Authority.


Davidson: 'OMBI annual report marks a milestone in our mission to address high-speed internet deployment challenges'

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives released its first annual report to commemorate a year of increasing high-speed internet access in minority areas.


Spinrad: NOAA climate research helps 'protect lives, lifestyles and livelihoods'

The administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told the United Nations’ COP27 climate summit that the conference opens with a backdrop of extreme weather and climate events that remind participants of why the work is crucial.


Ohle: 'Economic Recovery Corps program will build capacity and drive resources'

A national Economic Recovery Corps program will launch through a $30 million grant to a coalition of groups.


Castillo: 'Economic Development Capacity Index is the culmination of another successful collaboration'

The U.S. Economic Development Administration, in collaboration with the Argonne National Laboratory, recently launched the Economic Development Capacity Index.


Florida congressman warns of China's security threat to U.S. in technology, information

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) said the Department of Commerce continues to approve the majority of requests from China for technology and information, which he said poses a national security risk to the U.S., especially when considering the blurred lines between China's private and public sectors.