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Florida congressman warns of China's security threat to U.S. in technology, information

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) said the Department of Commerce continues to approve the majority of requests from China for technology and information, which he said poses a national security risk to the U.S., especially when considering the blurred lines between China's private and public sectors.

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NOAA Administrator on the COP27 UN climate summit

News Release: “As the world gathers in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, this week for the COP27 UN climate conference offsite link, it’s with the backdrop of extreme weather and climate events that have gripped the planet this year and serve as a stark reminder of why our work here is so crucial.

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Coit: Fisheries' plan a 'strong foundation' for protecting whales from wind-energy projects

The public has until Dec. 4 to comment on a proposed strategy to safeguard North Atlantic right whales and their habitat from the impacts of offshore wind-energy production.

Commerce

Commerce Department publishes 37 notices in week ending Oct. 29

There were 37 notices published by the Commerce Department in week ending Oct. 29, according to the Federal Register.

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Raimondo: Women work in trades 'to better themselves, find stability, make decent pay'

After visiting many building trade events where she saw mostly men, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said it was exciting to see a “sea of women” at the NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations 2022 Conference.