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Chamber of Digital Commerce: 'We stand in solidarity with Coinbase in their ongoing legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission'

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., took action in federal court last month, asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to a petition the company filed last year seeking clarity for the digital asset industry.


U.S. Department of Energy 'funding projects that will ensure the continued operation of [data] facilities'

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $40 million to enhance the cooling efficiency of data centers.


Kerry: Innovation key to creating 'more modern, resilient and prosperous food systems'

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry called for urgent climate action by partnering and accelerating investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation during the final day of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM) for Climate Summit.


Treasury Department: 'Digital connectivity is central to expanding economic opportunity in communities across the country'

High-speed internet may finally make its way to millions of Americans, thanks to the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF), a part of the Biden administration's Investing in America Agenda that has been approved by the U.S. Department of Treasury to fund broadband infrastructure projects.


HHS secretary thanks nation's governors for help in battling COVID-19

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, in a letter to the nation's governors, praised the Biden administration’s approach to combating the COVID-19 pandemic and applauded the partnerships with the governors to ensure the country is in a better place.


Treasury secretary thanks Japanese finance minister for help with Ukraine, supply chain matters

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met recently with Japan’s Minister of Finance Sunichi Suzuki during the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors session in Niigata, Japan.


DOD's Ryder: M1 tank training program for Ukrainian crews, maintainers will 'prepare them for their critical roles ahead'

Ukrainian tank crews and maintainers are set to begin training on U.S. M1 Abrams tanks in Germany, a DOD news report said this week.


Buttigieg: 'We are proud to announce the first-ever U.S.-Canada EV Corridor'

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg promoted the establishment of a new U.S.-Canada electric vehicle corridor.


Rubio on Wuhan lab and COVID-19: 'Beijing hid the truth'

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released a new report on the origins of the COV-19 pandemic, citing increasing evidence that it started by a lab leak in Wuhan, China.


Blinken: 'Our thoughts are with the people of Serbia'

A recent school shooting in Serbia led to the death nine people.


Vilsack: 'Deferred maintenance projects are essential'

The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and the Interior proposed $2.8 billion in funding for fiscal year 2024 authorized by the Great American Outdoors Act to enhance infrastructure, recreation facilities, federal lands access and land and water conservation.


Loughead: 'Moving to a single-rate tax structure would yield many benefits for Wisconsin'

Katherine Loughead, a senior policy analyst with the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, recently made recommendations to improve Wisconsin’s tax structure and competitiveness in her testimony before the state legislature’s Committee on Ways and Means.


Federal Report: Los Angeles labor union Unite Here Local 11, with 20K members, ends 2022 with $1,651 in bank

One of Los Angeles’ largest private sector labor unions, boasting more than 20,000 dues-paying members, ended 2022 with less than $2,000 in cash.


Luetkemeyer: 'I introduced a bill to hold TikTok accountable'

Missouri Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer recently introduced legislation to hold TikTok accountable amid security concerns.


Randolph: An injunction breaking up Facebook 'would have severe consequences'

The social media giant Meta, formerly Facebook, secured a legal victory after a federal appeals court dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed by several U.S. states seeking to break up the company, citing a lack of proof that the firm's data policies damaged competition.


McDonough: 'We won't rest until every veterans and survivor gets the VA health care and benefits they deserve'

More than 500,000 claims have been filed by veterans and their survivors seeking exposure-related benefits under the PACT Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden last year.


Srinivasan: 'I just burned a million to tell you they're printing trillions'

Former Coinbase Chief Technology Officer Balaji Srinivasan settled his March wager that Bitcoin will hit $1 million in just 90 days while warning the public that he believes that hyperinflation is imminent.


3D Artist: 'I wanted my version to have a heavy Mayan influence'

The 3D artist behind the breathtaking digital artwork titled "The Hidden Temple of Itzamná" which depicts a Mayan ruins scene found inspiration while playing a game.


NIH launches new program that 'could have wide-reaching impacts on our health'

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a $140 million effort aimed at investigating genetic variations in normal human cells.


Granholm: 'Energy improvements for schools create healthier learning environments'

The Department of Energy has announced the Phase 1 winners of $4.5 million in energy CLASS Prize for sustainable schools.