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Jacobs-Young: 'G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists facilitate the advancement of agricultural research'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture highlighted the critical role of agricultural research and development at the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists in India.


Breen: 'Today’s announcement highlights EPA’s commitment to transparency'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to gather input from the public regarding the potential designation of more per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).


Sixkiller: 'Communities overburdened by pollution or other environmental challenges have for years been left behind'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency chose 17 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers across the country to receive more than $177 million to remove barriers and improve access to clean air, water and green energy for communities with environmental justice concerns.


Buttigieg: ‘In Wisconsin, we’re helping replace 6 bridges along the John Nolen Drive Causeway’

The city of Madison is set to receive $15.1 million in funding from the Biden-Harris administration for a major infrastructure project to enhance safety and make travel more efficient for those commuting on the John Nolen Drive bridges.


Buttigieg: ‘We have zero tolerance for unruly behavior in our skies’

The Federal Aviation Administration referred an increasing number of cases involving disruptive behaviors on flights to the FBI so far in 2023.


Blinken: 'Honored to break ground on a new embassy in Hanoi'

The United States has broken ground on a new embassy campus in Hanoi, Vietnam, marking a significant step in strengthening the relationship between the two countries.


Cain: H-2B visa workers 'deserve every protection'

The U.S. Department of Labor obtained a consent order allowing for the recovery of more than $300,000 in back wages for 59 workers employed by GSI Pool Finishes under the federal guest worker visa program.


Khan: Federal Trade Commission prioritizes ‘protecting people's right to repair’

The Federal Trade Commission recently shed light on its commitment to preventing unlawful repair restrictions on consumers during a hearing with the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


Raimondo: Tech Hubs help U.S. in 'developing and delivering critical technologies'

The Economic Development Administration plays a central role in President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and uses the Tech Hubs as an innovation strategy.


Blinken: 'The U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum is an example of what happens when we all come to the table to reach a collective goal'

The U.S. government, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the government of Ukraine hosted the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum to promote public-private partnerships, accelerate American investment and support Ukraine's economic recovery.


Buttigieg: ‘We’re rehabilitating the 63-year-old Castleton-On-Hudson Bridge’

The New York State Thruway Authority has been chosen to receive a $21 million Bridge Investment Program grant to help restore the state’s historic Castleton-on-Hudson Bridge.


DHS Launches New Series of National Climate Resilience Prize Competitions

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiates a fresh sequence of national competitions focused on climate resilience prizes.


Blinken: 'We’re committed to continuing to work together' with Bangladesh

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently met with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Abdul Momen.


FTC chair on lawsuit against New Orleans hospital integration: 'Businesses that believe they can flout the law should be on notice'

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the "potentially illegal integration" of two New Orleans area hospitals, a news release said.


Acting comptroller of the Currency: Proposed guidance 'will further the Council’s mission to monitor broadly for risks to the stability of the U.S. financial system'

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu praised the work of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) meeting, according to a news release.


Attorneys applaud life sentence for convicted child pornographer

Jeffrey Dean Biddle, a registered sex offender from Deming, New Mexico, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.


U.S. Customs and Border Protection signs MRA with the Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with the Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia, according to an April 18 release. The MRA allows for exchanging membership information and recognizes the compatibility of the respective supply chain security programs.


Director Sams: 'NPS has been a global leader in protecting our heritage and our planet'

The National Park Service (NPS) has released the third edition of its Green Parks Plan, which is a set of goals and objectives focused on advancing park operations in a sustainable manner.


Sen Warren: “I am troubled that EBSA may be continuing to grant favors to the financial industry”

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has expressed her concerns in a letter to Assistant Secretary Lisa M. Gomez of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) over the delay in finalizing proposed amendments to the Qualified Professional Asset Manager (QPAM) Exemption.


‘Never allow ourselves to be susceptible to failures of imagination,’ says Mayorkas of new DHS AI task force

In an effort to combat artificial intelligence threats out of China, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established a task force to counter developing threats.