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Chopra: 'Banks can expect a more rigorous review of applications'
Chopra: 'Banks can expect a more rigorous review of applications'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023

A recent Reuters report examined the increased scrutiny U.S. lenders could face following the update release by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice regarding merged guidelines.

AIA President: 'As the bill title suggests, the House-passed, five-year Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization sets American aviation on a path toward future success'
AIA President: 'As the bill title suggests, the House-passed, five-year Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization sets American aviation on a path toward future success'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning gave his approval of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill which was recently passed by the House.

Tiffany says 'Chinese authorities have redoubled their reckless efforts to provoke a conflict in the Taiwan Strait' in recent letter to VP Harris
Tiffany says 'Chinese authorities have redoubled their reckless efforts to provoke a conflict in the Taiwan Strait' in recent letter to VP Harris

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023

In a recent letter addressed to Vice President Kamala Harris, Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) encouraged her to meet with Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai Ching-te when he visits the US. In the letter, dated July 26, the congressmen notified Harris of the upcoming visit in August and said the meeting would emphasize the friendship between the two countries.

Luetkemeyer 'Make no mistake, there’s no fentanyl crisis without the CCP'
Luetkemeyer 'Make no mistake, there’s no fentanyl crisis without the CCP'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023

U.S. Rep. Michelle Park Steel, R-Calif., recently expressed her endorsement on X, formerly known as Twitter, for a new bipartisan bill led by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky.

Energy trade associations denounce recent restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico: "This private settlement agreement... places unfounded restrictions on operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico"
Energy trade associations denounce recent restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico: "This private settlement agreement... places unfounded restrictions on operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico"

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023

Three separate energy associations responded to a recent deal restricting energy production in the Gulf of Mexico. The joint statement, found in a July 21st press release, expressed their opinion that these regulations are unmerited and damaging.

Solomon Greene: 'The Biden-Harris Administration made historic investments in rebuilding and improving America’s infrastructure'
Solomon Greene: 'The Biden-Harris Administration made historic investments in rebuilding and improving America’s infrastructure'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the initial recipients of technical assistance through its Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) program, including Syracuse, NY; Rockford, IL; Redmond, WA; and Sun Prairie, WI.

VA: 'Veterans can now file supplemental claims online'
VA: 'Veterans can now file supplemental claims online'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced the introduction of a new online filing tool on VA.gov.

Fudge: CNI grants represent commitment to creating new opportunities for 'residents and communities across the country'
Fudge: CNI grants represent commitment to creating new opportunities for 'residents and communities across the country'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced $370 million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grants to support the implementation of comprehensive "Transformation Plans" to redevelop eight neighborhoods across the country, HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced on July 26.

Sen. Tim Scott's "FEND Off Fentanyl Act" is the "solution to the deadly fentanyl trade"
Sen. Tim Scott's "FEND Off Fentanyl Act" is the "solution to the deadly fentanyl trade"

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

The Senate included the "FEND Off Fentanyl Act," legislation led by GOP presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), in its version of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In a tweet on July 21, Scott announced the news and said this bill is the answer to the ongoing fentanyl crisis.

Becerra: 'Everyone should have access to behavioral health support where they are, when they need it'
Becerra: 'Everyone should have access to behavioral health support where they are, when they need it'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently approved proposals from California and Kentucky to establish community-based mobile crisis intervention teams to provide Medicaid crisis services.

Becerra: 'Training residents in rural areas leads more medical school graduates to stay and practice in rural settings'
Becerra: 'Training residents in rural areas leads more medical school graduates to stay and practice in rural settings'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded nearly $11 million to 15 awardees to establish new residency programs in rural communities and strengthen the health workforce.

Fudge: 'HUD is dedicated to collaborating with renters and ensuring they are well informed about their rights'
Fudge: 'HUD is dedicated to collaborating with renters and ensuring they are well informed about their rights'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is implementing new actions designed to increase fairness and protections in the rental-housing market.

Fudge: 'Contracting with the federal government represents an important opportunity for small businesses'
Fudge: 'Contracting with the federal government represents an important opportunity for small businesses'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) received an "A+" rating on the annual procurement scorecard from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for Fiscal Year 2022.

Cruz: Bipartisan amendment would 'protect America's energy independence and national security from the threats of the Chinese Communist Party'
Cruz: Bipartisan amendment would 'protect America's energy independence and national security from the threats of the Chinese Communist Party'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

The Senate approved a ban on Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) oil sales to China, amending the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a move introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) earlier in July.

Senator from South Carolina: 'Children are being trafficked across our southern border while the president does nothing'
Senator from South Carolina: 'Children are being trafficked across our southern border while the president does nothing'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

Presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) spoke out against the problem of child trafficking, particularly at the southern border.

Politico Europe reports that 'China sends enough nonlethal, but militarily useful equipment to Russia to have a material impact on the war in Ukraine'
Politico Europe reports that 'China sends enough nonlethal, but militarily useful equipment to Russia to have a material impact on the war in Ukraine'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

Politico Europe reported that China is shipping enough military equipment and technology to Russia to fund an army and have a substantial impact on the Ukraine war.

Congressman Donalds: Nuclear energy 'is an invaluable asset that we must utilize in order to efficiently power the future of our nation'
Congressman Donalds: Nuclear energy 'is an invaluable asset that we must utilize in order to efficiently power the future of our nation'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) once again vouched for nuclear energy after introducing 5 new bills as a part of his 2023-24 Nuclear Energy Package. Donalds said in a press release on July 18 that the cleanest source of energy is, in fact, nuclear, and argued that it is important to the future of the US.

Ripple's Alderoty: XRP court 'ruling will play well' in the Coinbase and Binance cases
Ripple's Alderoty: XRP court 'ruling will play well' in the Coinbase and Binance cases

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

On July 12, Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York determined that when sold to members of the public, Ripple's XRP token does not constitute an "investment contract" and therefore is not a security.

Germundson: 'The drop-off in deal count continues as we move through 2023'
Germundson: 'The drop-off in deal count continues as we move through 2023'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

A report released by OPTIS Partners' M&A database counts a total of 359 confirmed insurance agency mergers and acquisitions during the first half of this year.

Yellen: The U.S. 'considers Vietnam a key partner in the Indo-Pacific'
Yellen: The U.S. 'considers Vietnam a key partner in the Indo-Pacific'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised the ongoing trade ties between the U.S. and Vietnam during the Bilateral Meeting with Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phuc July 21.

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