Los Chapitos members added to DEA’s most wanted drug dealers list
By Federal Department News | Sep 6, 2023
Several members of the Los Chapitos Cartel were recently added to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) list of the country’s most wanted drug dealers list.
California supervisor demands Biden reinstate DNA testing at the southern border
By Federal Department News | Sep 6, 2023
Jim Desmond, San Diego County supervisor, called on the Biden administration to reinstall mandatory DNA testing at the southern border which was in place during Trump's presidency.
National Federation of Independent Business files amicus brief in Moore v. United States
By Federal Department News | Sep 6, 2023
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a group advancing the interests of small businesses, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case of Moore v. United States.
Center for Democracy and Technology endorses three workplace bills
By Federal Department News | Sep 6, 2023
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), an organization that aims to influence technology policy, announced Sept. 4 it is endorsing three bills introduced by Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. The bills would establish regulations for workplace technologies CDT said can be harmful to employees.
Biden met with South Korean president and Japanese prime minister in 'trailblazing trilateral summit'
By Federal Department News | Sep 6, 2023
Bruce W. Bennet wrote a recent blog post on President Joe Biden's recent "trailblazing trilateral summit" with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Bunger: ‘Expansion of Margin Protection will provide a viable insurance option’ for farmers
By Federal Department News | Jun 8, 2023
Corn and soybean producers in more than 1,000 U.S. counties have been added to a federal insurance option that covers unexpected decreases in operating margin.
Parker: OSHA 'top priority is to ensure workers are safe and can exercise their rights'
By Federal Department News | Jun 8, 2023
A website for certain visa certification announced by Occupational Safety and Health Administration is intended to ensure the safety of vulnerable workers, an OSHA official said in a news release.
Clarke: Settlement will 'send a strong message regarding our firm commitment to advancing environmental justice'
By Federal Department News | May 16, 2023
Two federal agencies have reached an interim resolution agreement with the Alabama Department of Public Health and a county health department in a nearly two-year environmental-justice investigation.
Becerra: HHS message to people struggling with mental health challenges: 'support is here'
By Federal Department News | May 16, 2023
Initiatives to increase access to mental-health resources and support were introduced at the recent HHS Mental Health Summit.
Cooper: Funding for Lexington 'will help bring new industries and support the community for generations to come'
By Federal Department News | May 15, 2023
A North Carolina town is getting a $1.3 million federal grant for an infrastructure project that will boost business expansion, job creation and the local economy.
Vilsack: Investment in wildfire protections 'one of the many actions we are taking to protect the people and communities we serve'
By Federal Department News | May 15, 2023
Western states are getting a $63 million assist from the federal government to protect their communities from the devastation of wildfires.
Raimondo: Well-trained U.S. workforce 'critical to spurring more foreign direct investment'
By Federal Department News | May 15, 2023
A joint federal initiative has been launched to develop a network of skilled employees to fill the workforce requirements of foreign firms with new or expanding U.S. operations.
Madland: Union membership has 'potential to increase wealth for millions of working-class Americans'
By Federal Department News | May 12, 2023
A recently released report by the Center for American Progress (CAP) finds that working-class Americans who are union members hold nearly four times more wealth than non-union households.
Glaser: Sandy Hook advisory committee recommendations ‘are critical to the success of this effort’
By Federal Department News | May 11, 2023
A federal advisory committee has recommended the National Park Service (NPS) continue its leasing agreement for "adaptive reuse" of historic buildings at a former New Jersey ordnance proving ground.
Gensler: Updates to Form PF will 'help protect investors and promote financial stability'
By Federal Department News | May 11, 2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted amendments to a confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds.
James: 'The international market is increasingly important for Indian Country'
By Federal Department News | May 11, 2023
Tribal nations and native-owned businesses are getting support in reaching a global audience thanks to a strategic-partnership agreement between the federal government and a nonprofit.
Tai: 'We commend the Government of Mexico and the company for their efforts to quickly resolve this matter'
By Federal Department News | May 10, 2023
Last month's successful resolution of a petition against a U.S.-based company operating in Mexico demonstrated both countries' commitment to workers' rights for collective bargaining.
Vilsack: Regional Food Business Centers 'will create new and expanded local market opportunities'
By Federal Department News | May 10, 2023
The finalists selected to lead 12 new regional centers to promote local agribusinesses have been named by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the agency announced May 3.
Buttigieg: 'We must do everything we can to support the men and women who work in this vital industry'
By Federal Department News | May 10, 2023
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the nine individuals who will serve on a task force that examines leasing agreements in the trucking industry.
Tai: 'Innovation and creativity are at the heart of American competitiveness'
By Federal Department News | May 10, 2023
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a report examining how effectively intellectual property rights are protected by U.S. global trade partners.