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HHS releases new guidance to encourage states to apply for new medicaid reentry

HHS Releases New Guidance to Encourage States to Apply for New Medicaid Reentry Section 1115 Demonstration Opportunity to Increase Health Care for People Leaving Carceral Facilities


Bhatt: 'Bridges tie together communities across our country'

Eight states and the District of Columbia are each receiving part of $300 million in federal funding for bridge projects.


Kanter: 'Criminals who corrupt the competitive-bidding process will face stern consequences'

A California construction-company owner who participated in a bid-rigging and bribery conspiracy involving contracts for California Department of Transportation projects was given a 78-month prison term and required to pay nearly $1 million.


Levine: 'The FTC will not hesitate to use its law enforcement powers' to prosecute firms that assist criminals

A multinational payment processing company, its CEO and its chief strategy officer have been ordered by the Federal Trade Commission to stop helping tech support scammers through credit-card laundering.


Chinese migration across southern border increases as criminal organizations have ‘sophisticated and multiple forms of drug smuggling and people smuggling’

Following reports, the number of Chinese nationals crossing the U.S.-Mexico border are increasing and ties between Chinese criminals and drug cartels are coming to light.


Chief U.S. border patrol agent on smugglers abandoning migrants: 'The vast Southwest desert is cruel to those who aren’t prepared for it'

There have been several recent reports from the U.S.-Mexico border of smugglers abandoning migrants, which is creating an even more dangerous situation, as officials warn against the dangers of crossing the border.


Former CFTC chairman: 'The U.S. needs to be involved as countries around the world explore improving the technology of payment systems'

Although mainland China has had a ban on cryptocurrency transactions in place for years, Hong Kong has recently positioned itself as the new global hub for crypto innovation with the support of some Chinese state-affiliated banks.


International economics expert on Chinese banks backing crypto: 'Hong Kong is a valuable petri dish'

In 2021, China banned all cryptocurrency transactions, but recently, Chinese state-affiliated banks have been supporting the crypto industry in Hong Kong, raising questions as to whether China could be reconsidering its ban.


ProPublica senior reporter: Fentanyl most 'prosperous and lethal drug to emerge and ravage the United States'

Sebastian Rotella, a senior reporter at ProPublica and author of "How a Chinese-American Gangster Transformed Money Laundering for Drug Cartels" was recently on the Federal Newswire China Desk Podcast to discuss how the Chinese pharmaceutical industry works with Mexican drug cartels to bring fentanyl into the United States.


HHS Secretay Becerra statement on CMS submission of proposed rule that would epand access to coverage for DACA recipients

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Statement on CMS Submission of Proposed Rule that Would Expand Access to Coverage for DACA Recipients


HHS’ administration for children and families awards more than $375 million to reduce poverty

HHS’ Administration for Children and Families Awards More Than $375 Million to Reduce Poverty, Increasing Anti-Poverty Funding Through CSBG to $750 Million in FY23


Rep. Smith: 'The United States must stand up to the Chinese Communist Party'

Rep. Smith urges President Biden to meet with the wives of two human rights defenders who have been detained by the Chinese Communist Party.


Regan: Environmental justice centers 'will ensure all communities can access benefits'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced it chose the National Wildlife Federation to operate an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center.


Smith: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is taking advantage of the Western world’s liberal trade regime.

The initial hearing regarding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act takes place in Congress.


ChinaAid 'commends' U.S. ambassador's visit with U.S. detainees in China

U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns recently visited with several Americans who have been detained in China, including David Lin, a pastor who has been in prison since 2006.


U.S. senator from Texas: 'Our Border Patrol are continued to be assaulted by illegal aliens'

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has blamed Biden Administration policies for an assault on U.S. Border Patrol agents at the southern border.


Ison: 'Our community deserves school systems free of corruption'

A Michigan contractor pleaded guilty to bribery and conspiracy in a half-million dollar "pay-to-play" scheme with the former school board president of Madison District Public Schools, U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.


USDA names two scientists to ARS Hall of Fame

The USDA’s Agricultural Research Services will induct two scientists into its Science Hall of Fame for their efforts in the development of biobased products and genomic research in livestock.


Buttigieg: Bridge failures 'can cut off access to an entire community'

The Texas Department of Transportation is getting $14 million in federal funds to replace a nearly century-old bridge over the San Antonio River that provides a crucial connection to several key water ports.


Ross: Convicted Arkansas doctor 'will trade hospital scrubs for a prison uniform'

An Arkansas doctor will spend 102 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to defraud a military health insurer for $12 million.