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Monaco: DOJ 'will continue to use every tool at our disposal to disrupt cybercrime'

A Russian national has been charged for his role in multiple ransomware and cyber attacks against computer systems in the United States and around the world.


Sinema: 'Cartels lure Arizona teenagers through social media,' placing lives at risk

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced June 14 that the Combating Cartels on Social Media Act, a measure she and U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) had introduced, was approved by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


Yellen: 'Treasury remains vigilant to countries’ currency practices and policy settings'

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has delivered to Congress its semiannual assessment of the economic policies of the United States' major trading partners.


Wilson: 'I make a difference as a My HealtheVet Coordinator'

My HealtheVet, the online patient portal for military veterans to review and manage their Veterans Affairs-provided health care, is also a care provider of sorts for the site's medical professionals.


EPA administrator: Infrastructure law 'more than tripled funding' for Brownfields Job Training Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Daniel Blackman and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) issued a news release to unveil $1 million in Brownfields job training funds from two Florida-based organizations.


Ducheneaux: 'Producers serving on FSA county committees play a critical role'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it is now accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local county committees.


Raimondo: 'Access to Internet is no longer a luxury'

U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration recently announced more than $930 million to expand and strengthen the nation's high-speed internet.


Welshhans: 'Sabby and Mintz attempted to game the system and make an illegal profit'

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against an investment adviser and principal due to engaging in an abusive naked short selling scheme.


Lee: 'Legislation will ensure that no city and community is left behind' when MLB teams move

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D- Calif., penned a letter to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, urging him to reconsider his direct involvement in the negotiations surrounding the potential relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas.


Granholm: American people need 'a safe and resilient electric grid'

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that the second cohort for the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants of more than $77 million has been chosen.


Becerra: Administration 'transforming and expanding behavioral health support across our country'

Nearly $9 million in federal support has been awarded to 20 grantees across the country to increase and improve mental-health and substance-use services in rural and underserved communities.


Thompson: 'High priority' placed on 'cases involving children'

A West Virginia man was found guilty of receiving child pornography and possessing prepubescent child porn.


Genetic testing company 1Health.io accused of not securing sensitive genetic and health data

Samuel Levine of the Federal Trade Commission said it is not acceptable by FTC standards for companies to rewrite privacy policies after obtaining data. A June 16th press release from the FTC expressed charges against genetic testing company 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene.


Guzman: EPA works toward 'expeditious and safe defueling and closure of the Red Hill fuel storage facility'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the finalization of an administrative consent order with the U.S. Department of the Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency to safely defuel and close the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.


IBM to build its first European quantum data center to serve expanding ecosystem

IBM to Build its First European Quantum Data Center to Serve Expanding Ecosystem


Oxman: Applauds 'efforts to modernize and reform the U.S. tax code and advance U.S. competitiveness'

The Information Technology Industry Council, an industry trade group, recently applauded the introduction of the Build It in America Act.


Wilkins: 'We are heartened to learn that Maine has repealed its Certificate of Public Advantage law'

The Federal Trade Commission policy director cheered on the state of Maine's decision to repeal its Hospital and Health Care Provider Cooperation Act.


Muluk: 'I applied for Shark Tank because we felt Surgical Safety Net yielded promising results'

The Pittsburgh VA Interdisciplinary Medical Preoperative Assessment Consultation and Treatment Clinic (IMPACT) team found most post-surgery VA readmissions could have been avoided with the proper safety net in place.


Duong: 'Evidence that these halving events supported Bitcoin price action is not entirely clear cut'

According to a recent analysis by Coinbase, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in America, the impact of Bitcoin halving events on the asset's performance is still unknown because a number of exogenous factors have a big impact on how the market behaves.


Becerra: HHS 'stands ready to help' states to ensure Medicaid coverage continues

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Sec. Xavier Becerra has sent a second letter to state governors emphasizing the importance of maintaining Medicaid coverage for eligible individuals and families.