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University of Louisville receives $305K grant for pollution prevention efforts

The University of Louisville is set to receive $305,738 in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assist businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices.


CBP seizes drugs and weapons at San Diego airport in October

CBP officers at San Diego International Airport concluded October with significant seizures of drugs and weapons.


Congress urged to act as looming Medicare pay cut threatens physicians

The final rule of the 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule has been released, highlighting two significant figures: a 2.8% payment cut for physicians and an estimated 3.5% rise in the Medicare Economic Index.


Biden administration announces $425 million security aid package for Ukraine

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine, marking the Biden Administration's sixty-ninth tranche of equipment provided from DoD inventories since August 2021.


San Diego authorities intercept over 40 people in maritime smuggling operations

San Diego's Border Patrol Sector, in collaboration with the San Diego Air and Marine Branch, intercepted multiple maritime human smuggling operations within a 24-hour period.


October job growth resilient despite strikes and hurricanes

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su addressed the latest Employment Situation report for October 2024, emphasizing continued economic resilience despite disruptions.


Rossi addresses justice conference; meets key figures on Northern California visit

Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice recently visited Northern California, where she delivered a keynote address at the Pathways to Justice Conference in San Francisco.


Atlantic City political organizer pleads guilty to voter fraud charges

An Atlantic County man has admitted to submitting fraudulent mail-in ballots in the 2022 general election, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.


EPA awards over $1.2M in pollution prevention grants to North Carolina entities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that three entities in North Carolina will receive over $1.2 million in grants aimed at helping businesses adopt pollution prevention practices.


U.S.-ROK consultations focus on democracy and human rights

The United States and the Republic of Korea held their 4th annual Democratic Governance Consultations on November 1 in Washington, D.C. The event brought together senior representatives from both nations to discuss democracy and human rights.


Biden-Harris administration allocates nearly $40M for clean port projects in Connecticut

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly $40 million in investments for clean port initiatives in Connecticut.


Reserve Forces Policy Board influences new defense guidance on total force optimization

The Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) has played a crucial role in shaping the Department of Defense's latest guidance on Total Force Optimization for Strategic Competition.


University of Alabama receives grant for pollution prevention initiatives

The University of Alabama is set to receive nearly $295,870 in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assist businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices.


Treasury expands CFIUS oversight on real estate near U.S. military bases

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in its role as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), has issued a final rule expanding its oversight of real estate transactions involving foreign persons near military...


Ai for America releases new video highlighting ai in education

AI for America has released its second campaign video focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in education.


University of South Florida receives grant for pollution prevention efforts

Tallahassee, Fla. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the University of South Florida will receive nearly $349,690 in grants to aid businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices.


Ambassador Sfraga plans diplomatic trip to Iceland, Finland, and Norway

Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs Michael Sfraga is set to embark on a diplomatic journey from November 2 to November 9.


EPA begins cleanup at former recycling site in West Bend

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced the removal of asbestos-contaminated debris from the former 5R Processors facility located at 133 West Oak St. in West Bend, Wisconsin.


Maryland internet tax challenged by CCIA and US Chamber over First Amendment concerns

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and NetChoice, has filed a brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.


CBP seizes $3.6 million worth of cocaine at San Juan port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have seized 403 pounds of cocaine hidden inside rolling door cylinders at the San Juan seaport.