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Texas woman charged with warranty, bank fraud

A Texas woman has reportedly been accused of fraud charges related to Cisco Systems Inc. and the U.S. government's Payroll Protection Program, a Feb. 10 U.S. Department of Justice news release said.


Transit Agency offers $8.75 million in grants for tribal reservations, Alaska Native villages

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Agency is offering $8.75 million in grants for transit services on tribal reservations and Alaska Native villages, a Feb. 22 news release said.


Missouri company fined for exposing workers at New Jersey plant to dangerous chemical

The U.S. Department of Labor has fined a Missouri company $127,539 for exposing workers at a facility in New Jersey to methylene chloride.


U.S. Justice Department ends Trump-era program aimed at reducing China's theft of intellectual property

The U.S. Justice Department has ended the China Initiative, launched under President Donald Trump to thwart China's theft of intellectual property and spying, NPR reported.


U.S. Labor Department task force issues 70 recommendations to foster worker organizing, collective bargaining

A U.S. Labor Department task force has released 70 recommendations to promote worker organizing and collective bargaining in both the public and private sectors, according to a news release.


U.S. Labor Department: Pago Pago business shortchanged workers

Eight workers at a Pago Pago business have received $23,000 in back wages after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation, a news release said.


U.S. Commerce secretary declares 'fishery disasters' at multiple locations in Alaska

U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has declared "fishery disasters" at multiple locations in Alaska, making them eligible for federal disaster assistance, according to a recent news release.


EPA awards $3.8 million in grants to train environmental workers to fill jobs in federal infrastructure bill

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $3.8 million in grants to train environmental workers to fill jobs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to a recent news release.


New estuarine research reserve created off Connecticut coast

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the state of Connecticut have created a new national estuarine research reserve in Long Island Sound.


Commerce Department: Report on chip shortage highlights need for more domestic production

The U.S. Department of Commerce is calling for increased funding to produce more semiconductor chips in the United States, according to a recent press release.


U.S. Commerce secretary: Nation making progress on chip shortage

A survey by the U.S. Commerce Department is shedding new light on the causes of shortages of semiconductor chips, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in a recent press release.


U.S. agencies issue warnings on doing business in Burma

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a warning about the risk of doing business in Burma.


"Changing the law saved lives" Utah lowering legal blood alcohol content for driving pays off

Traffic deaths in Utah dropped after the state lowered the blood alcohol content limit for impaired driving to .05%, a federal study found.


U.S. Customs and Border Protection takes 'significant action' to crack down on imports tied to alleged forced labor

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has entered the year with a renewed commitment to crack down on imported goods produced by forced labor, a news release said.


'Residents have suffered far too long': EPA administrator announces actions to reduce pollution in 'overburdened' communities

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Michael Regan, recently announced new policy changes and efforts to help communities historically and disproportionately affected by pollution.


'An exciting day for Ohio:' Commerce Secretary thanks Intel for investment in semiconductors

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo thanked Intel for investing in the U.S. at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new semiconductor factory in Newark, Ohio, last month. a


'I want people to remember': NPS to host WWII commemoration events at Manzanar National Historic Site, honor Japanese American war veterans

The National Park Service plans to feature an exhibit of photographs of Japanese Americans who served in the U.S. military during World War II to commemorate the 80th anniversaries of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s issuance of Executive Order 9066 and the opening of the Manzanar Relocation Center in March 1942.


Bureau of Indian Affairs approves land-leasing regulations for seven Tribal nations

The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has approved land-leasing regulations for seven Tribal nations, a news release said.


USFWS seeks endangered species status for 'rare' Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to add the Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly to the Endangered Species Act.


Transportation secretary: U.S. won't allow expanding 5G technology to jeopardize flights

The U.S. won't allow the expansion of 5G wireless technology to jeopardize aviation safety, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.