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Treasury Department partners with FHFA to boost affordable housing finance

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have announced a new collaboration to increase capital for affordable housing lending through the...


Defense leaders discuss US support and Ukraine's industrial base

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov on November 1, 2024.


EPA completes cleanup at nine contaminated sites near Northport

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed the cleanup of lead-contaminated soil on nine residential properties in and around Northport, Washington.


HUD implements aid measures for U.S. Virgin Islands post-storm

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands following Tropical Storm Ernesto, which occurred from August 13 to August 16, 2024.


HUD allocates $1.7 million for hurricane recovery in Asheville

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $1.7 million to Asheville, North Carolina, for recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.


USDA partners with Reinvestment Fund for $6 million investment in healthy food access

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a collaboration with Reinvestment Fund to invest nearly $6 million aimed at improving access to healthy foods in underserved communities across the United States.


EPA updates guidelines on ventilation to combat indoor virus spread

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued updated guidance on indoor air quality strategies aimed at preventing the spread of common respiratory viruses in various environments, including homes, schools, offices, and commercial...


Georgia Tech receives $350K grant for pollution prevention efforts

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Georgia Institute of Technology will receive nearly $350,000 in grants to assist businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices.


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.