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Center for Democracy and Technology CEO and president: 'The EARN IT Act remains a fatally flawed approach'

The Center for Democracy and Technology has joined a coalition composed of 132 civil society organizations that are urging lawmakers to oppose Senate Bill 1207, also known as the EARN IT Act of 2023, as opponents say the bill threatens the First Amendment right of free speech.


Davis: 'We are starting to understand PFAS in the firefighter gear'

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology discovered firefighters' protective gear, known as turnout gear, contains high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are suspected carcinogens.


Vilsack: 'Partners are working to create new markets for climate-smart commodities'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the official start of the implementation phase for projects funded through the $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities effort.


Blinken: 'We remain committed to supporting the people of Iran'

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on four senior Iranian force officials, in conjunction with the United Kingdom and the European Union.


Buttigieg: 'Accountability for freight railroad corporations must get stronger'

The U.S. Department of Transportation reported U.S. House Republicans are seeking to make significant cuts to a range of critical programs that are essential to the everyday lives of the American people.


Olsen: 'Justice Department will not tolerate the use of violence to advance any extremist ideology'

Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in a plot to attack the American electrical grid in support of white supremacy.


Raimondo: 'There is no better place to bring your business than the United States'

During her opening remarks at the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit May 2, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo highlighted the country's major draws for foreign investors.


Mayorkas: 'Our border is not open and will not be open after May 11'

Several cities along the Texas-Mexico border have declared states of emergency as they prepare for the end of public health order Title 42.


Teitzel: 'There are still many hazards that remain in the burned areas'

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently announced the opening of Oregon forest lands damaged by the 2020 Labor Day fires.


Khan: 'Claims of innovation must not be cover for lawbreaking' with AI

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan, alongside officials from three other federal agencies, jointly pledged to remain committed to defending fairness, equality and justice in the face of the rising popularity and influence of artificial intelligence.


Jung: 'McAnulty supported the opioid and heroin epidemic' in Alaska

An Alaska man has been sentenced to 10 years and 5 months in prison, followed by eight years of supervised release, for the distribution of heroin.


Qazi-Lambert: 'A climate-resilient society involves intergenerational collaborative work'

An AP environmental science teacher at Northside College Preparatory High School in Chicago has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the 2023 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators.


Nance: 'EPA is releasing a new Regional Haze Rule' in Texas

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a rule to withdraw part of the Regional Haze Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) federal implementation plan in Texas.


Cash: 'Healthy Communities grants are a great way to empower local communities'

The U.s. Environmental Protection Agency has grants available for communities in New England to reduce environmental risks, protect human health and improve quality of life.


Moffitt: Farm Bill funding will help 'protect our agricultural commodities'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will receive $2.29 million in funding from the National Animal Health Laboratory Network Farm Bill program to protect animal health and ensure the safety of the nation’s food supply.


Parker: Amazon's actions 'demonstrate a callous disregard for the well-being' of employees

Online retailer Amazon has again been cited for failing to supply proper medical treatment for injuries suffered by workers at a fulfillment center, this time in Castleton, N.Y.


Becerra: 'Fostering a resilient and sustainable health sector is critical'

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is working to bolster support and resources for health sector resilience and emissions reduction through its Office of Climate Change and Health Equity.


Froman: 'CFR has a critical role in forging dialogue among people'

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) recently named one of its distinguished fellows and a former U.S. trade representative as the organization's next president.


Starfield: 'EPA continues to deliver cleaner air through rigorous enforcement of the Clean Air Act’

A settlement with the Williams Companies Inc., its subsidiaries and its successor to reduce volatile organic compounds, methane and other pollutants emissions and improve leak detection and repair at 15 natural gas processing plants.


Commerce's Raimondo: $4 million grant 'will support green jobs and clean, affordable electricity for residents of the Fort Mojave Reservation'

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently announced a $4 million grant to the Fort Mojave Aha Macav Power Service in Arizona.