By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Egypt from September 17-19 to co-chair the opening of the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The strategic dialogue aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship, deepen economic development, and increase people-to-people ties through culture and education.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s Interagency Labor Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement has requested that the Mexican government review alleged denial of workers’ rights at the Bader leather car interior manufacturing facility in León, Guanajuato. The committee is co-chaired by the Department of Labor and the Office of the Trade Representative.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the "2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report," underscoring the achievements of its public and private sector partners in enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions across various sectors in the United States. Since 2011, these efforts have collectively saved nearly $22 billion and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 220 million metric tons, equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 29 million homes.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Limestone mining processor Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation will pay $23,244 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo issued a statement regarding Switzerland's adequacy decision on the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Acting Secretary of HUD Adrianne Todman issued a statement today in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is celebrating the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to the nation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Thank you, Governor Polis, for that introduction and for your support for this project every step of the way. I’d also like to thank Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet, and the entire Colorado delegation for their partnership in making the Tech Hubs program a reality. Hello everyone! I’m so pleased to be here to celebrate this important milestone with you all.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has recovered $77,206 in back wages for five workers employed on a federally funded construction project after finding one subcontractor failed to pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits and another submitted falsified payroll records.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
A 20-month investigation into Chinese innovation capabilities across 10 advanced-technology industries has found that China is at the forefront of global innovation in two sectors and is closely trailing global leaders in four others. According to a new report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), which conducted the investigation, China's firms are making rapid progress and may equal or surpass the U.S. and other Western leaders within a decade.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
This year’s awardees from Colorado include Revvity and Breckenridge Grand Vacations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The United States and Romania have signed a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership aimed at preventing child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Romania. The agreement, which is non-binding and spans five years, was formalized by U.S. Ambassador to Romania Kathleen Kavalec and Head of the Office of the Prime Minister Mihai Alexandru Ghigiu.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of State announced today that globally renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves will continue her public service as a U.S. Global Music Ambassador by traveling to Paris, France, to engage with audiences on September 18 in support of the U.S. Mission to UNESCO.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The Department of the Interior announced it will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale on October 29, 2024, for eight areas on the Outer Continental Shelf off Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. If fully developed, these areas have a potential capacity of approximately 13 gigawatts of clean offshore wind energy, which could power more than 4.5 million homes. This announcement follows the Department’s recent approval of more than 15 gigawatts of clean energy from offshore wind projects since the start of the Biden-Harris administration—equivalent to half of the capacity...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Amanda Tuminelli, Chief Legal Officer of the DeFi Education Fund, said that the current regulatory landscape for the U.S. crypto industry lacks clarity and is pushing innovation offshore. Tuminelli shared her statement during a Sept. 10 Congressional hearing.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
On Friday, Sept. 13, two Puerto Rican men were sentenced for their destruction, removal, and filling of protected wetlands in Puerto Rico in violation of the Clean Water Act.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement agreement with COBB Tuning Products to resolve claims related to the manufacture and sale of automotive emission defeat devices in violation of the Clean Air Act. The settlement requires COBB to pay a civil penalty of just over $2.9 million, based on the company’s limited ability to pay, and to cease the manufacture and sale of defeat devices.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Lawrence Kadish, a member of the board of governors for the Gatestone Institute, said that the level of surveillance in China indicates that the government is allowing its fentanyl exports to continue. Kadish shared his statement in a September 11 commentary.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said that his Hong Kong Autonomy Act contains tools that could be used to counter attacks on freedom of the press in Hong Kong. Van Hollen shared his statement in an August 29 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has expressed encouragement over the Korea Fair Trade Commission's (KFTC) recent decision to shift away from ex-ante regulation of select digital service providers. The CCIA noted that such regulation is not suitable for a leading digital economy like Korea. However, there are still bills under consideration in the Korean National Assembly proposing ex-ante regulation of digital platforms, which could negatively impact the global export competitiveness of both U.S. and Korean companies.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned five individuals and one entity associated with the Intellexa Consortium for their involvement in developing, operating, and distributing commercial spyware technology. This action is part of broader U.S. government efforts to counter commercial spyware vendors.
