By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlements with several companies in Georgia over alleged violations of asbestos regulations under the Clean Air Act (CAA). These violations include failing to conduct thorough inspections for asbestos-containing materials before demolition or renovation and not providing written notice at least ten days prior to starting demolition activities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
TD Securities (USA) LLC has agreed to a resolution with the Justice Department to settle criminal charges related to a scheme involving unlawful trading in the U.S. Treasuries secondary market. The New York-based securities firm entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) and will pay over $15.5 million in penalties, forfeiture, and victim compensation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced it completed impact inspections at 14 mines across 10 states in August 2024, issuing a total of 253 violations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $15 million to Lehigh Heavy Forge in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as part of the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) program. The funding will be used for press equipment upgrades and to enhance heavy forging production capacity. Specifically, the investment will cover a new forging manipulator for their 10,000-ton open die forging press, improvements to heat treatment furnaces, and the implementation of an automated ultrasonic forging testing program. This initiative aligns with the 2024 National Defense Industrial Strategy aimed...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in clean nuclear energy, aimed at creating union jobs and providing reliable power across the Midwest. Through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), over $2.8 billion will be allocated to support these initiatives.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education announced the organizations selected for the 2025-26 FAFSA beta testing. The initial phase, Beta 1, begins on October 1 with a small group of students recruited by six community-based organizations (CBOs) submitting their FAFSA forms. This phase will continue through the first half of October.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $154,009 in back wages and liquidated damages from an international plastics manufacturer that failed to include bonus payments when calculating overtime for 743 workers.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The Justice Department has announced charges in five cases related to violent incidents at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. The charges include the murders of Uriel Whyte and Edwin Cordero, an attempted murder, and two assaults that occurred between April and August of this year. All defendants were already detained at MDC on other charges.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Washington on September 30, 2024. The meeting aimed to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to strengthening its relationship with Norway.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The Justice Department has reached a settlement agreement with the Aiken County Public School District in South Carolina. This agreement addresses concerns that English learner students were not receiving adequate instruction and services.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Mallory Stewart will travel to Warsaw, Poland from September 30 to October 5. She will participate in the Warsaw Security Forum and the 19th NATO WMD Conference.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for North Carolina in response to Tropical Storm Helene, which began on September 25, 2024. This follows President Biden's major disaster declaration for several counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced over $2.8 billion to support clean power in the Midwest. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed a loan guarantee up to $1.52 billion for Holtec Palisades under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) program to restart an 800-MW nuclear station in Covert Township, Michigan.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that Muhlenberg College has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when addressing allegations of harassment based on shared ancestry.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on September 30, 2024. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, the meeting marked the start of the U.S.-Kuwait Strategic Dialogue, which aims to strengthen bilateral engagement in various fields.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Netflix has signed an exclusive five-year partnership with acclaimed Japanese director Hitoshi One. Under this agreement, Netflix will produce and distribute new series and films by One.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), has announced three projects recommended for funding through the "Nourishing Next Generation Agrifood Breakthroughs" Innovation Challenge. The selected projects will receive a total of $1.15 million, with Columbia University and the University of British Columbia each receiving $500,000, and From the Land, LLC receiving $150,000.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
On September 27, the Commonwealth of Australia extradited Jin Guanghua, 53, to the United States. Jin, a Chinese national, and his co-conspirators North Korean banker Sim Hyon-Sop, 50, and Chinese nationals Qin Guoming, 60, and Han Linlin, 41, were charged by indictment in 2022 for facilitating the sale of tobacco to North Korea through the U.S. financial system in violation of sanctions. Jin made his initial appearance in the District of Columbia today.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced an asbestos cleanup operation at the Illinois Cabinet Co. site in Rockford, Illinois. The agency's crews will remove asbestos-contaminated debris from the defunct company site located at 2525 11th St. and transport the waste to an EPA-approved facility. The project is expected to take approximately four months.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Florida following Hurricane Helene, which began on September 23, 2024. President Biden has issued a major disaster declaration for several counties in the state.
