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Noland: Avoidance of U.S. debt default crucial because of ‘its deleterious impact’ on the U.S. dollar’s role, relations with China

The executive vice president at Peterson Institute for International Economics has suggested that among the more ominous fallouts of a U.S. debt default are how it could affect the U.S. standing in the world and in relation to China.


Salvadoran-linked group denies 'odd rumors' that plans for Bitcoin have been shelved

An organization, with ties to the El Salvador government, has disputed claims that the country's plans to create a haven for Bitcoin (BTC) enthusiasts have been abandoned, according to a Cryptonews article published Tuesday.


Becerra: 'This proposed rule will save both states and the federal government money'

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would increase transparency into what Medicare is charged for prescription drugs.


Polite: Defendant 'brutally tortured another human being to prevent interference with his illegal activities'

A Pennsylvania man was found guilty by a federal jury of multiple felonies, including torture and illegally exporting weapons and parts to Iraq, the U.S. Department of Justice reported.


Vilsack: USDA funding 'will help people in small towns, rural places and on Tribal lands build stronger communities and brighter futures'

Rural communities in eight states and Puerto Rico are getting a federal assist with immediate needs and in creating continuing economic development.


Civil Rights Chief: 'I thank Forsyth County Schools for assessing and responding to the needs of the students' on book removals

Forsyth County Schools in Georgia has agreed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to solicit student input on removing books from its school libraries, an OCR press release said.


American Dental Association: 'Addressing dental workforce shortages and maldistribution in rural areas' is a top priority

During a Senate Finance Health Care Subcommittee on May 17, the American Dental Association (ADA) issued a statement advocating for greater access to dental health care, calling it a "critical aspect of overall health."


Murthy: 'We are in the middle of a national youth mental health crisis'

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued an advisory on the effect of social media on the country's youth that suggests its benefits are offset by its risks to mental health.


Rep. Chip Roy memo encourages republican colleagues to 'Hold the Line' on "Limit, Save, Grow"

In a memo addressed to House GOP colleagues, U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) outlined the main points of the party’s proposed "Limit, Save, Grow" Act, highlighting the urgent need to "hold the line for hard-working Americans against a woke and weaponized government.


Bitcoin Policy Institute senior fellow on DAME Tax: 'This isn’t serious economics'

The White House's Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) has published a blog post expanding on the new Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) excise tax, which is included in President Biden's proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.


Gupta: Law enforcement commits 'to reducing fraud using every tool at our disposal'

A three-month campaign to destroy networks used by international criminals to receive fraud proceeds had been successful.


Bertagnolli: 'Addressing cancer health equity' is vital to reducing cancer mortality

The National Cancer Institute, a division of the National Institutes of Health, published a study outlining prospects for achieving President Biden's Cancer Moonshot national goal of lowering the cancer death rate by at least 50% over the next 25 years.


Raimondo: ACE Seattle forms 'critical first steps in possible business, trade and investment'

​​​​​The 16th Americas Competitiveness Exchange took place in the greater Seattle region May 14-19.


Vilsack: 'Emergency Watershed Protection can help communities with recovery efforts'

U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing in watershed infrastructure to increase natural disaster preparedness and recovery.


Ademeyo: Multiple agencies work 'to understand how government policies and programs have impacted different communities'

A new study from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Census Bureau and Internal Revenue Service found the first wave of economic impact payments provided under the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act effectively reached underserved communities and Americans most in need.


Mai: Expanded collaboration with Salesforce 'will help position Esquire for continued long-term success'

Esquire Financial Holdings Inc. increased its use of Salesforce technology to more effectively power its hyper-personalized sales and marketing initiatives targeted at law firms nationwide.



Jassey: 'There’s a lot to like about how our teams are delivering for customers' at Amazon

Amazon.com Inc. released its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31.



Khan: 'We are seeking to hold LCMC accountable'

The Federal Trade Commission recently sued to stop the potentially illegal integration of New Orleans area hospitals over failure to follow federal reporting law.