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Commerce
Raimondo: Tech Hubs help U.S. in 'developing and delivering critical technologies'
The Economic Development Administration plays a central role in President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and uses the Tech Hubs as an innovation strategy.
Justice
Farley: 'Burns is charged for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from clients'
Federal Bureau of Investigations agents are after the former Georgia financial adviser indicted earlier this month for his part of an investment fraud scheme that defrauded investors of millions of dollars.
Homeland
U.S. Customs and Border Protection signs MRA with the Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with the Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia, according to an April 18 release. The MRA allows for exchanging membership information and recognizes the compatibility of the respective supply chain security programs.
Interior
Director Sams: 'NPS has been a global leader in protecting our heritage and our planet'
The National Park Service (NPS) has released the third edition of its Green Parks Plan, which is a set of goals and objectives focused on advancing park operations in a sustainable manner.
Homeland
‘Never allow ourselves to be susceptible to failures of imagination,’ says Mayorkas of new DHS AI task force
In an effort to combat artificial intelligence threats out of China, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established a task force to counter developing threats.
Agriculture
Vilsack: New programs for meat, poultry farmers are ‘latest step in USDA’s transformational work to fill gaps’
Up to $125 million is available for meat and poultry farmers through two new U.S. Department of Agriculture grant programs designed to expand processing options for tribal communities and underserved producers.
State
House subcommittee addresses Biden administration's 'don't know, don't care' attitude toward migrant children: McClintock
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.
Web3/Crypto
SEC chair on Bittrex charges: 'Today’s action, yet again, makes plain that the crypto markets suffer from a lack of regulatory compliance, not a lack of regulatory clarity'
Bittrex, Inc. and its co-founder and former CEO William Shihara have been charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with running an unlicensed national securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency, according to a news release.
Web3/Crypto
SEC chair on reopening of comment period on Exchange Act rules: 'I believe this supplemental release will help address comments on the proposal from various market participants, particularly those in the crypto markets'
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reopened the comment period and offered further details on proposed changes to the Exchange Act Rule 3b-16 definition of "exchange," a news release said.
Healthcare
HHS proposes new measures to protect confidentiality around 'lawful access to reproductive health care'
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.
State
International economics expert on Chinese banks backing crypto: 'Hong Kong is a valuable petri dish'
In 2021, China banned all cryptocurrency transactions, but recently, Chinese state-affiliated banks have been supporting the crypto industry in Hong Kong, raising questions as to whether China could be reconsidering its ban.
Tax preparer sentenced for filing false returns; ordered to pay over $123k restitution
Sharhonda Law, a 39-year-old tax preparer from Haughton, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for tax fraud.
Justice
Ross: Convicted Arkansas doctor 'will trade hospital scrubs for a prison uniform'
An Arkansas doctor will spend 102 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to defraud a military health insurer for $12 million.
Justice
Featherston: 'Our office is committed to ensuring that importers are transparent'
A New York-based pharmaceutical distributor is resolving allegations of False Claims Act violations.
Interior
Where exactly is this property?
It is hard to imagine any property owner with no idea how much land he owns or where it is, but that is the U.S. government.
Profiles
Deciphering China's Military Puzzle: An In-Depth Interview with Dr. Joel Wuthnow
Dr. Joel Wuthnow is a senior research fellow at the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University. He is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service.
Transportation
Secretary of Transportation: 'With our Safe Streets and Roads for All program, we are helping communities across the country save lives by making their roads safer'
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the launch of a program to provide more than $1 billion in grant funding for local communities to improve roadway safety.
Commerce
Secretary Reimondo: 'The Biden-Harris Administration and Department of Commerce are committed to bold conservation goals through the America the Beautiful initiative'
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on April 17 that it is planning to designate a national marine sanctuary in the Pacific Remote Islands area.
Homeland
Genalo on ERO Action: 'I commend the combined efforts of our officers'
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.
State
Blinken announces Hurras al-Din leader as 'specially designated global terrorist'
The State Department announced that the United States has reaffirmed its commitment to combat al-Qa’ida affiliates in Syria, notably those that exploit under governed spaces and conflict zones.
Commerce
NTIA: 'In 10 years, we expect to say that this program unlocked opportunities'
The Biden-Harris administration has formally launched the $1.5 billion Innovation Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting the development of open and interoperable 5G and future-generation technologies.
Agriculture
Vilsack: 'Approval of D-SNAP is vital' in helping California residents
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced low-income residents in seven California counties hit by severe storms may be eligible for help from the USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
State
Blinken reassures Ukraine of US commitment to 'standing with Ukraine as long as it takes,' following damaging leaks
Damaging leaks notwithstanding, the United State remains committed in its support of Ukraine as it continues to resist Russian aggression, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a social media post
Environmental Protection
EPA publishes online data to help stop metal exposures to children
EPA publishes a new online resource to help prevent heavy metal exposures in children
Labor
Parton: Grant funding will 'ensure we have the skilled workforce we need'
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the availability of $80 million through its Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program.