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NIAID Director Auchincloss: 'We anticipate that the research supported by these awards will provide vital information on how to diagnose and treat this complex set of symptoms.'
Last week, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, issued a press release announcing it has awarded five projects to research Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), which is a collection of lingering symptoms after standard Lyme disease treatment.
Web3/Crypto
Gensler: 'The SEC’s order finds that Quantstamp violated the registration provisions of the federal securities laws'
Quantstamp, a blockchain security firm, is set to return $28 million raised in a 2017 initial coin offering (ICO) after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged the California-based firm with "conducting an unregistered ICO of crypto asset securities."
Antitrust
FTC: 'Online sites and services directed to children under 13 must obtain parental consent'
The Federal Trade Commission has requested commentary from an Entertainment Software Rating Board application in relation to a new procedure used to obtain parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule.
Interior
Trimble invites public to 'provide their feedback' on future of trail network at Mammoth Cave National Park
The staff of Mammoth Cave National Park welcomes the public to share insight on park upgrades and visitor experience enhancement.
Antitrust
SVB Securities: 'Second requests require both parties to provide additional information to assess the legality of the transaction'
The Federal Trade Commission has requested more information from Pfizer and Seagen relating to the $43 billion merger proposal, a Seattle biotech Securities and Exchange Commission file revealed.
Mace: DOD's failed travel system implementation 'appears to be rooted in broader management dysfunction'
The House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation recently scrutinized the Department of Defense (DOD) for its failed effort to replace its antiquated travel system.
Commerce
Gensler: 'Whether a company loses a factory in a fire — or millions of files in a cybersecurity incident — it may be material to investors'
Public companies in the U.S. now must disclose any cybersecurity incidents they have, as well as their cybersecurity risk management plans, under new rules recently adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Commerce
Grewal: 'DWAC failed to disclose its discussions with TMTG'
On July 20, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Digital World Acquisition Corporation (DWAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), for material misrepresentation to investors.
Commerce
Grewal: SEC 'will continue to use all the tools at our disposal to hold accountable those who abuse their positions'
A British national who resides primarily in the Bahamas and three of his associates were charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with insider trading. The investor allegedly provided nonpublic information to the others for the purpose of executing illegal trades, resulting in more than $500,000 in profits.
Commerce
Rivas: Improperly imported school supplies 'could have potentially caused serious health and safety issues to children'
The recent seizure in San Juan, Puerto Rico, of school supplies without proper safety labeling has federal officials reminding retailers and consumers to be aware of U.S. safety standards.
Levine: Consumers 'should not have to worry that their most private and sensitive health information' is disclosed online
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued warnings to hospital systems and telehealth providers today about the privacy and security risks associated with online tracking technologies.
Antitrust
Venkatasubramanian: 'It’s the fear of these systems and our lack of understanding of them that is making everyone have a collective freak-out'
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission submitted an extensive Civil Investigative Demand to the maker of ChatGPT.
Big Tech
Davisson: 'Data brokers are the hidden engine of the surveillance economy'
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to take regulatory action to protect consumers from the predatory practices of data brokers, highlighting the extensive collection and sale of personal data that impacts consumers' privacy.
Antitrust
Surescripts: 'We're pleased that this agreement brings an end to the FTC’s litigation'
This past week, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission settled a lawsuit accusing Surescripts of operating illegally to maintain monopolies over the electronic prescriptions market.
State
From Choir Tours to Lifelong Commitment: The Origin Story of Mission of Hope
Brad Johnson is the president of Mission of Hope, started in 1972 to address humanitarian needs in Haiti.
Solomon Greene: 'The Biden-Harris Administration made historic investments in rebuilding and improving America’s infrastructure'
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the initial recipients of technical assistance through its Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) program, including Syracuse, NY; Rockford, IL; Redmond, WA; and Sun Prairie, WI.
VA: 'Veterans can now file supplemental claims online'
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced the introduction of a new online filing tool on VA.gov.
News
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
News Release: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated.
Fudge: 'HUD is dedicated to collaborating with renters and ensuring they are well informed about their rights'
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is implementing new actions designed to increase fairness and protections in the rental-housing market.
China
Cruz: Bipartisan amendment would 'protect America's energy independence and national security from the threats of the Chinese Communist Party'
The Senate approved a ban on Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) oil sales to China, amending the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a move introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) earlier in July.
Big Tech
Long: 'Washington needs to do a better job of incentivizing the private sector to continue investing in R&D'
China is rapidly closing the gap with the United States in corporate research and development in advanced sectors, according to a report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF).
Wright-Gallo: 'We must continue to raise the bar for all children'
To nurture the rights and support of children with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) issued updated policy guidance July 24 pertaining to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Environmental Protection
Fox: 'Many state and Tribal partners share EPA's goal of protecting our nation's waterways'
The Environmental Protection Agency submitted a proposal to streamline and clarify requirements for states and Tribes to protect waterways from discharges of “dredged or fill material” without a permit.
State
The Center for Immigration Studies: 'Border Patrol releases migrants from the FBI’s Terrorist Watchlist'
The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) announced recently that U.S. Border Patrol agents released migrants from the Terror Watchlist. In a tweet from July 5, the CIS referenced a Homeland Security report which attributed the cause of the release to the increased number of migrants crossing the southern border.
Labor
Park-Chung: 'Family and Medical Leave Act allows an employee to balance work and home life'
In October 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor and the San Diego Unified School District reached an improved compliance agreement to enhance the understanding and utilization of protected leave for addressing family and health concerns.