RNC: Smuggling immigrants over border makes the Mexican cartels '$13 billion a year'
By Sam Jackson | Aug 5, 2023
The Republican National Committee recently took to social media to claim that Mexican cartels make approximately $13 billion a year from smuggling immigrants illegally over the border.
Rep. Gallagher, House Select Committee warn against 'perils of doing business in China'
By Sam Jackson | Jul 14, 2023
The House Select Committee on the CCP issued a stern warning during the July 13 hearing in Washington, telling U.S. companies that engaging in business in China carries a steep price and an unstated partnership with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Utah representative says congressional support for PCB bill 'is needed to reduce reliance on China'
By Sam Jackson | May 15, 2023
Reps. Blake Moore (R-UT) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) have reintroduced the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act, which aims to encourage domestic printed circuit board (PCB) production to help decrease American reliance on China.
DOL's Williamson: MSHA 'focused on identifying conditions' that lead to mine accidents
By Sam Jackson | May 9, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that monthly impact inspections of 16 mines in 12 states by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found 205 violations, including 52 significant and substantial findings.
Apple, Google lead industry initiative 'to help combat unwanted tracking' across iOS, Android
By Sam Jackson | May 4, 2023
Apple and Google have joined forces on a new initiative to prevent the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for undesired tracking across iOS and Android platforms.
CIS' Bensman on Biden's CBP app: 'The system is failing. Migrants are instead abandoning the program'
By Sam Jackson | May 4, 2023
A recent report by the Center for Immigration Studies blames the current chaos at the southern border on the Biden administration's CBP One app, saying the app is not working properly.
Schaefer proposes new Border Protection Unit, saying it's currently 'very easy' for criminals to cross the southern border
By Sam Jackson | May 4, 2023
Texas Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler), chairman of the Texas Freedom Caucus in the Texas House, recently wrote that the state must address the ability criminals have to freely cross the the southern border, after it was reported that a murder suspect had been removed from the U.S. four times.
NAB takes legal action against FCC: 'Americans that depend on us can't wait another day' for overdue ownership rules review
By Sam Jackson | May 4, 2023
The NAB has taken legal action to require the FCC to complete its review of broadcast ownership rules, which was supposed to have been completed in 2018.
Palm: 'Cyberattacks are one of the biggest threats facing our healthcare system today'
By Sam Jackson | May 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has created a new task force to help provide resources to address cybersecurity concerns in the healthcare and public health industries.
House subcommittee addresses Biden administration's 'don't know, don't care' attitude toward migrant children: McClintock
By Sam Jackson | Apr 27, 2023
During a recent House subcommittee meeting, members on both sides of the aisle agreed that more needed to be done to stop a recent surge in unaccompanied children crossing the southern border, but each side blamed the other for the situation.
HHS proposes new measures to protect confidentiality around 'lawful access to reproductive health care'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 27, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed new measures to bolster patient-provider confidentiality surrounding abortions and reproductive care, according to a release from the department.
Health and Human Services finalizes policies to expand behavioral healthcare access
By Sam Jackson | Apr 25, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has announced plans to make coverage more accessible, expand behavioral healthcare access and make it easier for millions of Americans to select a health plan in 2024.
Blinken: 'Curbing sanctions evasion is critical to ongoing efforts to limit Russia's capacity to wage war against Ukraine'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 24, 2023
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says the U.S. government has taken new measures to combat Russia's efforts to evade sanctions and continue its conflict with Ukraine, calling the measures "critical to ongoing efforts to limit Russia's capacity to wage war against Ukraine."
Genalo on ERO Action: 'I commend the combined efforts of our officers'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have removed a Peruvian national accused of crimes stemming from membership in the Colina Group death squad, including the disappearance of nine students and a professor in Lima’s La Cantuta neighborhood in 1992.
Donovan on OSHA probe: 'This young man suffered a preventable debilitating injury'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 24, 2023
A 29-year-old temporary worker at an Ohio food processing plant suffered critical injuries after falling into an industrial blender he was cleaning, resulting in 17 violations and $1.9 million in proposed penalties after the worker’s injuries required a leg amputation.
Regan: 'I applaud this year’s ENERGY STAR award winners'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have recognized seven "Energy Star partners" in Pennsylvania for their efforts to promote and address climate change, the EPA announced.
EPA's Blackman on Program: 'We look forward to celebrating these forward-thinking organizations'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 4 has announced the 2023 Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Awards Program, which will recognize organizations in those areas for pollution prevention practices.
Hager on turbine manufacturer: 'The inspection found multiple instances of employees exposed to machine hazards'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 19, 2023
An investigation into a Houston wind turbine parts manufacturing facility has determined that an employer failed to address safety violations found during a federal inspection in April 2022 and again in a follow-up inspection in November, leading to potential penalties being handed down.
USDA Announces $75 Million to assist producers going organic as new transition initiative
By Sam Jackson | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on April 10 announced details of a $75 million investment in conservation assistance for producers who transition to organic production as part of the multi-agency Organic Transition Initiative (OTI).
Pharmaceutical company agrees to pay $765,000 to resolve False Claims Act allegations: 'Customs and Border Protection takes the marking laws very seriously'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 18, 2023
New York-based Danco Laboratories, LLC, which was accused of breaking the False Claims Act by failing to pay certain customs duties on imported pharmaceutical products that failed to identify their country of origin, has agreed to pay $765,000 to the U.S. Justice Department.
