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Gensler: 'Marcum neglected its essential gatekeeper function in service to its own growth'

A national accounting and advisory services firm based in New York City has been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for violations related to quality control and auditing standards. The allegations are primarily connected, but not limited, to the firm's work with special purpose acquisition company clients.


Becerra: 'Long COVID has a range of burdensome physical symptoms, and can take a toll on a person’s mental health'

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued an advisory on mental health symptoms and conditions associated with Long COVID. The advisory also includes "evidence-based resources" for their identification and treatment.


Blinken: ‘The enduring courage and solidarity of the people of Ukraine continues to inspire the world’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced June 27 that he has authorized the 41st drawdown of security assistance for Ukraine in its defense against Russia's illegal invasion. The drawdown includes $500 million worth of U.S. military equipment from Defense Department stockpiles.


 HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra: 'Twenty-four years ago, the Supreme Court affirmed that people with disabilities have a right to live and receive services where they live.'

The Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new national initiative to encourage adherence to the integration mandate and defend the rights of people with disabilities in honor of the 24th anniversary of the landmark Olmstead v. L.C. decision by the U.S. Supreme Court,


Becerra: Assistant Secretary Contreras 'leaves a legacy of accomplishments'

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced January Contreras, assistant secretary for the Administration for Children and Families, will be leaving her position with the department in August.


Haaland: 'Partnership and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do'

The U.S. Department of the Interior recently celebrated a new facility for the U.S. Geological Survey and University of Hawai’i to support volcano monitoring and ecosystem restoration efforts.


Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education: 'More action is needed at every level to reverse decades of educational neglect and to raise the bar for all students.'

Recent data released by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reveals alarming signs of educational risk and setbacks in student achievement and well-being, NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr said.


Lipsky: 'Policymakers are asking questions about' potential China sanctions

In collaboration with Rhodium Group, the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center released a significant new research report June 22 that explores the potential economic impacts of sanctioning China during a Taiwan crisis.


Blinken: U.S. 'is providing an additional $205 million in humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $205 million allotted to Ukraine in the form of humanitarian aid.


Becerra visits Planned Parenthood centers in Midwest, recalls providers turning away patients 'because they were afraid' after Roe v. Wade overturned

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Planned Parenthood clinics in Illinois and Missouri on June 23, a year after the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.


Becerra: ‘Supporting the LGBTQI+ community is a top priority for me and HHS’

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services held a recent Pride Summit attended by a number of leaders form the Biden administration and leaders from throughout the LGBTQI+ community.


Trimble: 'Mammoth Cave utilizes its recreational fee program to focus on projects that improve the visitor experience'

The National Park Service is asking for comment on Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park proposal for fee increases.


Ciscomani: We must 'renew our charge to save children from heinous abuse at the hands of cartels'

U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., believes cartels have had an increased presence in recent years and children have increasingly been subject to trafficking.


IBM's Mantas: Companies 'need to assess their company requirements' around privacy, security, accuracy with AI

Jesus Mantas, global managing partner at IBM, warned against data privacy and security breaches with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, saying companies should be proactive in their data privacy measures.


Protect the Public's Trust director: Gensler and Bankman-Fried relationship 'appears to represent everything the American public hates about Washington, D.C.'

SEC Chair Gary Gensler is facing scrutiny for a virtual meeting he reportedly held with Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, without obtaining the necessary permission. Michael Chamberlain, director of the watchdog group Protect the Public's Trust, said the relationship between Bankman-Fried and Gensler is one that Gensler should have "resisted" due to his position in public office.


GFI official: 'Symbiotic relationship between Chinese money laundering organizations, cartels'

Illicit Trade Director Channing Mavrellis of Global Financial Integrity (GFI), in a recent interview with The Federal Newswire, said Chinese money laundering operations have been detected by the U.S. Treasury since 2016.


Gordon Chang: “all countries should demand reciprocity from China”

Gordon G. Chang, lawyer, author, and China expert, recently said that every country, including the US, should require reciprocity from China. He appeared on the Border Wars Podcast in February 2023 to discuss current relations between China and the US.


McGinnis: ‘FGI will continue its pursuit of the truth’ through lawsuit regarding CRT

The Functional Government Initiative announced filing of a transparency lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for withholding records regarding critical race theory.


FTC Chair: 'Amazon tricked and trapped people into recurring subscriptions without their consent'

Lina M. Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), said that Amazon has been tricking customers into paying for subscriptions. The FTC announced that a federal lawsuit has been filed against Amazon.


Abbott: 'Texas began busing migrants to sanctuary cities last year... Over 500 buses have left the state'

The state of Texas has now sent more than 500 buses of migrants out of state to various cities across the country, Gov. Greg Abbott said.