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BEA: International trade deficit increased $8.1 billion in September

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced Nov. 4 that the goods and services deficit was $80.9 billion in September, up $8.1 billion from $72.8 billion in August, revised.


Rwandan genocide suspect permanently leaves the United States after denaturalization

A Rwanda native, most recently residing in Buffalo, New York, has been denaturalized by consent and departed from the United States under an order of removal following the filing of a complaint citing his suspected involvement in the Rwandan genocide in 1994.


Reparation sanctions lifted on Texas produce company by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that David Lopez, doing business as Texas Best Produce, satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $47,880 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.


Inspection report: Allegations related to the Y-12 National Security Complex Fire Department

In November 2019, the Office of Inspector General Hotline received a complaint regarding the Y-12 National Security Complex Fire Department.


Barrasso introduces Energy Accountability Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On. Nov. 3, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), introduced the Energy Accountability Act.


Federal court permanently shuts down Michigan tax preparer

A federal court in the Eastern District of Michigan has permanently enjoined a Detroit-area tax return preparer from preparing federal income tax returns for others and from owning or operating any tax return business in the future.


New York donut shop operators convicted of tax evasion

Concealed more than $2.8 million in cash sales and paid employees 'off the books'



Granholm discusses importance of bipartisan infrastructure deal

Following the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm hit the airwaves and the road to explain how the Biden-Harris administration, including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), successfully achieved a bipartisan, long overdue agreement to invest in our nation’s infrastructure and strengthen American’s competitiveness to lead the clean energy future.


Justice Department sues Uber for overcharging people with disabilities

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit on November 10, against Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) for charging “wait time” fees to passengers who, because of disability, need more time to enter a car.



ICYMI: Secretary Granholm traveled to DE and PA to highlight the benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm traveled to New Castle, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to underscore the historic investments of the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal.


APHIS updates federal domestic soil quarantine map for California county

APHIS restricts the movement of domestic soil from areas within the continental United States that are under quarantine for specific plant pests.


DOE helps launch H2 Twin Cities to accelerate global hydrogen deployment

Today, Deputy Secretary David Turk announced the launch of H2 Twin Cities as part of COP26 activities in Glasgow, U.K. to reinforce American commitment to combat climate change. H2 Twin Cities is an initiative under the Clean Energy Ministerial to accelerate hydrogen deployments by pairing communities around the world to collaborate, share ideas, learn from each other, and accelerate progress, particularly at the city and municipality level. Through H2 Twin Cities, global partnerships will be created among paired cities and communities to form a larger community of hydrogen best practices, increase collaboration, and broaden the reach of hydrogen deployment to reduce global emissions.


Pallone stresses need for Medicare prescription drug reform after CMS announces Part B premium increase

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare Part B premiums paid by beneficiaries will increase next year, and attributed the increase largely to the rise in prescription drug costs:


Committee Chair Cantwell to FAA Administrator: “I'm a firm believer that engineers on the ground know their job. What's not clear to me is where their people are listening to them, and whether the FAA has their back”

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation delivered the following opening statement at today’s oversight hearing with Federal Aviation Administrator Steve Dickson:


APHIS releases assessment for spotted lanternfly program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has completed a supplemental environmental assessment (EA) required under the National Environmental Policy Act for its spotted lanternfly program.


Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal makes historic investments in Tribal infrastructure and climate resiliency

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal passed by Congress on November 5, 2021, makes historic investments in Indigenous communities’ efforts to tackle the climate crisis and boost resilience of physical and natural systems.


House Republicans criticize anti-science northern spotted owl rule

Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized a rule to implement an expansive critical habitat designation for the northern spotted owl.


DOE recognizes project management teams with awards

Each year, the Secretary of Energy recognizes teams that completed major Office of Science projects on time, within budget, and ready for their science missions. The Project Management Awards are based on cost and schedule, complexity, problem solving, communication, and other achievements.