By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act allows individuals with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage to spread out-of-pocket costs over the year through monthly payments starting in 2025.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
A new analysis by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation reveals a striking trend among the world's top 2,500 research and development investors.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, announced the reopening of an international field office in Havana, Cuba.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
In response to Mexico's agricultural biotechnology measures outlined in its Feb. 13 decree, the United States has formed a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute panel.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced an approved resource management plan for property under the purview of the Four Rivers Field Office.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
To stimulate the creation of 300,000 more housing units in the next 10 years, New York City must raise the allowed building density in strategic areas, streamline building approval processes, reform construction-site liability rules, provide incentives to convert office buildings to residential uses and replace the expired 421-a tax relief program for multifamily housing construction, an Aug. 16 RAND Corporation report says.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has requested a dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in response to Mexico banning the use of biotech corn in dough and tortillas.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
On July 28, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declined to comment when asked on the approval status of Natural Asset Companies, giving no timeline on when a decision could be expected or where the filing is at in the process.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
In a major step toward reforming student debt, the Biden-Harris administration announced the launch of the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, the Army National Guard Joint Task Force 5-0 Dual Status Commander, highlighted the collaborative efforts to combat the Maui wildfires, emphasizing the significant impact of military and civilian partnerships.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
A new press release highlights persistent economic disparities between African Americans and white Americans, emphasizing a 513-year gap to achieve income parity and offering strategic recommendations to address these longstanding inequalities.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) marked the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, expressing concerns about its fiscal impact, while contrasting with the White House's positive report on clean energy gains.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
In a legal clash, Thermal Pipe Shields, Inc. (TPS) appeals the district court's pro-Johns Manville Corp. (JM) verdict in an intricate antitrust case. Allegations spotlight JM's alleged monopolistic actions within the domestic calcium silicate market.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced two new Marine Highway Routes in Alaska, extending the system by more than 6,750 miles.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
On Aug. 21, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that $30 million in funding has been allocated for efforts to lower the costs of domestic onshore extraction of rare earths and other vital minerals from coal-based resources, according to a press release. This effort seeks to bolster domestic supply of critical minerals while also reducing reliance on offshore supplies and creating jobs.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has taken action to address antitrust concerns related to a $5.2 billion cash-and-stock deal between Quantum Energy Partners, a private equity firm, and natural gas producer EQT Corporation.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
Student journalists at the Haskell Indian Nations University were recently recognized for outstanding work from the Indigenous Journalists Association.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
The University of Maine in Orono has been chosen to receive a research grant of more than $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to tackle energy transitions in marginalized communities.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
Stefan Melville pleaded guilty Aug. 15 in connection with firing multiple rounds with a handgun at two individuals outside a party at a hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
Bill Dally, head of NVIDIA's research efforts and a prominent computer scientist, will deliver a keynote address at Hot Chips, an annual conference of leading processor and system architects.
