Allen-Ebrahimian: 'How I chose to get involved with China in the first place was completely random'
By Gregory Burnett | Aug 7, 2023
Charles Edel, Center for Strategic and International Studies Australia chair, hosted a live book launch Aug. 1 featuring Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, author of the book, "Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized its Economy to Confront the World."
Whyman: 'The report argues that cloud is a strategic driver of economic growth and national security'
By Gregory Burnett | Jul 14, 2023
The Center for Strategic and International Studies held a live panel discussion July 12 on the recently published report on competing for the future of cloud computing.
Heritage Foundation analyst backs more investment in Coast Guard activities
By Gregory Burnett | Jun 2, 2023
James Di Pane, an analyst for defense policy at The Heritage Foundation, urged Congress in a report to prioritize spending focused on the Coast Guard’s shore infrastructure as well as its new cutter fleet.
Fourth-generation farmer on Farm Bill: 'The committee's continued outreach is laying the critical groundwork for a strong bipartisan farm bill'
By Gregory Burnett | May 30, 2023
The U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit recently held a hearing titled “Producer Perspectives on the 2023 Farm Bill.” The Farm Bill is an omnibus bill that is renewed every 5-7 years, so the proposed Farm Bill for 2023 will last at least through 2028.
Hill: Subcommittee 'is on the cutting edge of crafting an effective functional regulatory system for the digital assets ecosystem'
By Gregory Burnett | May 2, 2023
Many crypto industry insiders have been calling on U.S. lawmakers and regulators to establish clear regulations for the industry, warning that a failure to do so will only increase the flood of innovators and entrepreneurs moving out of the U.S. to more crypto-friendly jurisdictions.
U.S. House committee hearing discusses 'Attack on the Digital Asset Ecosystem' by Biden administration
By Gregory Burnett | Mar 27, 2023
"Coincidence or Coordinated? The Administration’s Attack on the Digital Asset Ecosystem" was a live broadcast hearing on March 9 presented by the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion.
Pfluger: 'American companies will not be complicit in these atrocious human rights violations' in CCP
By Gregory Burnett | Mar 14, 2023
"Confronting Threats Posed by the Chinese Communist Party to the U.S. Homeland" was a hearing broadcast March 9 presented by the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement and Intelligence.
Wright: 'The work we get to do is extraordinary and I’ve been very fortunate'
By Gregory Burnett | Dec 15, 2022
The U.S. National Park Service announced the retirement of Bill Wright, superintendent at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Maguire: Philadelphia South Street 'store wasn’t a legitimate business – it was a front for fraud'
By Gregory Burnett | Dec 14, 2022
A Pennsylvania man was convicted of selling counterfeit Rolex watches and financial fraud crimes.
Interior Department approves funding for 4 'important water resource issues' projects in Klamath River Basin
By Gregory Burnett | Dec 13, 2022
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton approved funding for four tribal water projects during a Dec. 8 visit to the Klamath River Basin.
Romero: 'Jones presented a danger to the community in Lancaster'
By Gregory Burnett | Dec 13, 2022
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for narcotics and firearms offenses.
McCabe: Children's health committee works to 'advance children’s health protections'
By Gregory Burnett | Dec 2, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the appointment of members to the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee.
Guzman: New release 'demonstrates tangible progress towards reducing transborder pollution'
By Gregory Burnett | Dec 1, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for project to mitigate transborder water pollution.
Lee: U.S. works to 'protect workers’ rights and promote decent work' in Vietnam
By Gregory Burnett | Nov 30, 2022
Deputy Undersecretary of Labor for International Affairs Thea Lee was in Vietnam Nov. 15-17 to continue a conversation on labor issues that had started in 2002.
Bonack: 'Town City Construction knowingly fails to fulfill its responsibility to ensure worker safety'
By Gregory Burnett | Nov 30, 2022
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined a Wisconsin contractor after an inspection found roofing workers were at risk of serious or fatal injuries.
Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies on his visit to China: 'You realize China’s really still in the middle of the pandemic'
By Gregory Burnett | Nov 28, 2022
On Nov. 15, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) held a live event called “A Washingtonian in Beijing.”
Wittman: U.S. 'must prevent China from gaining access to critical emerging and foundational technologies'
By Gregory Burnett | Nov 9, 2022
Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) said the Department of Commerce continues to approve the majority of requests from China for technology and information,
Shore: 'EPA’s plan to cut sulfur dioxide levels is especially good news for vulnerable populations' in Detroit
By Gregory Burnett | Oct 25, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiled a Federal Implementation Plan to enhance air quality in the Detroit metropolitan area by reducing sulfur dioxide emissions.
McCabe: Grants 'will enhance EPA’s efforts to protect Californians from potential hazardous exposures'
By Gregory Burnett | Oct 23, 2022
The University of California, Berkeley, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians have been chosen to receive a combined $1,034,275 in three pollution prevention grants.
Mayorkas: DHS waiver will 'address the unique and urgent need for liquified natural gas in Puerto Rico'
By Gregory Burnett | Oct 20, 2022
A temporary and focused Jones Act Waiver has been issued by the Department of Homeland Security to address Puerto Rico's needs as hurricane recovery operations continue.
