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APHIS Posts New Pale Cyst Nematode (PCN) Eradication Program Report
APHIS Posts New Pale Cyst Nematode (PCN) Eradication Program Report
Agriculture
USDA Invests $3.3 Million in Two New Partnerships to Expand Outreach on Crop Insurance to Underserved Producers
USDA Invests $3.3 Million in Two New Partnerships to Expand Outreach on Crop Insurance to Underserved Producers
Agriculture
Bonnie: Survey 'will help USDA better understand the unique needs of both existing and prospective customers'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently issued a survey to ascertain how the department can increase access to its programs and services.
Justice
U.S. Attorney's Office Joins Effort to Crackdown on Violent Crime in Denver
News Release: DENVER - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado joined the Downtown Denver Partnership, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and the City and County of Denver, the Denver Police Department, the Colorado Attorney General, and RTD to announce an infusion of resources to address both immediate health and safety concerns in the center city while targeting root problems and long-term solutions.
Labor
US Department of Labor recovers $86K in back wages, damages for 74 healthcare workers at New Hampshire rehabilitation living facility
US Department of Labor recovers $86K in back wages, damages for 74 healthcare workers at New Hampshire rehabilitation living facility
Labor
Federal investigation recovers $374K in back wages, liquidated damages from New Hampshire employer who denied 46 home care workers overtime
A federal investigation into the pay practices of a New Hampshire home care service provider that found the employer denied employees overtime wages has recovered $374,640 in back wages and liquidated damages for 46 healthcare workers.
Labor
Court enters consent order requiring New Hampshire home healthcare business to stop retaliation, intimidation alleged by US Department of Labor
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire has entered a consent preliminary injunction to prevent a West Lebanon home healthcare business and its president from coercing employees to “kick back” wages recovered for them by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. The court also ordered them to stop interfering with a current investigation.
Homeland
CHAIRS THOMPSON AND CLARKE STATEMENT ON THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S NEW CYBERSECURITY PERFORMANCE GOALS
Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s new cybersecurity performance goals and metrics designed to strengthen cybersecurity defenses for critical infrastructure and many other private sector entities across the country.
Energy
DOE Environmental Management: DOE 'awards $30 million to minority serving institutions to invest in next generation STEM leaders'
U.S. Department of Energy announced $20 million in financial assistance grants to minority serving institutions in three states.
Agriculture
Lester Moffitt: USDA, Wyandotte Nation agreement 'will improve food and agricultural supply-chain resiliency'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service and the Wyandotte Nation signed a cooperative agreement under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program.
Commerce
Spinrad: NOAA climate research helps 'protect lives, lifestyles and livelihoods'
The administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told the United Nations’ COP27 climate summit that the conference opens with a backdrop of extreme weather and climate events that remind participants of why the work is crucial.
Labor
DuMont: 'Wage theft is a serious issue that causes great harm to low-wage workers'
A jury in a federal court found a Pennsylvania restaurant and its owner intentionally shortchanged 15 workers of more than $214,000 in wages.
Interior
Lyle: NPS 'honored to host this important and life-changing ceremony for new citizens'
Nearly 60 new U.S. citizens from 18 countries were sworn in at a naturalization ceremony Nov. 3 at King Gillette Ranch in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Commerce
Finance Committee Unveils Mental Health Care Integration Discussion Draft
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released a discussion draft of legislation aimed at creating better care integration of mental and physical health care services, and expanding access to crisis care and follow up services to get Americans the longer-term care they need.
State
Appointment of Ambassador Elizabeth Jones as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at Embassy New Delhi
Release: Ambassador Elizabeth Jones will be departing for New Delhi to serve as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim. She recently served as the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts. She previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Near East, and Ambassador to Kazakhstan. Ambassador Jones carries the highest Foreign Service rank of Career Ambassador.
Labor
US Department of Labor cites two contractors for demolition, asbestos hazards after mezzanine collapse at former South Boston power plant
News Release: BRAINTREE, MA - On May 5, 2022, an employee of an Everett demolition contractor lost his legs when a concrete mezzanine platform on the west wall of a building at the former Boston Edison power plant in South Boston collapsed during demolition and asbestos abatement operations. Two other workers suffered injuries as well.
Homeland
Message from Secretary Mayorkas on the Observance of Veterans Day
News Release: Colleagues, This year’s theme for Veterans Day is at the very center of military service: honor. Honor reflects the value and tradition of answering the call to duty, in service of one’s team, our institutions, and the nation. There are 16.5 million American veterans who embody this ethos, but none...
Commerce
Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
News Release: - The U.S. Census Bureau today released new Business Formation Statistics (BFS) for October 2022. The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States. The BFS are a standard data product of the Census Bureau, developed in research collaboration...
Commerce
Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
News Release: - The U.S. Census Bureau today released data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), a survey that measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. The BTOS is the successor to the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS), a high-frequency survey that measured the effect of changing business conditions during the coronavirus pandemic and other major events like hurricanes on our nation’s small businesses.
Commerce
Census Bureau Releases New Data on Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses
News Release: - The U.S. Census Bureau today released new estimates on the characteristics of employer businesses. According to the 2021 Annual Business Survey (ABS), which covers reference year 2020, approximately 1.15 million or 19.9% of employer businesses in 2020 were minority-owned; 320,864 (5.6%) were veteran-owned;...
Labor
US Department of Labor awards $6.85M to promote equitable access to unemployment insurance benefits in Delaware, Montana, Wyoming
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $6,848,992 in grants to state employment insurance systems in Delaware, Montana and Wyoming to enhance awareness and improve delivery of unemployment insurance benefits to people who face obstacles to access.
Environmental Protection
Thompson: EPA funding in Mississippi 'will determine whether air quality problems exist'
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality will receive $500,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct air quality monitoring in the Cherokee community.
Justice
New York Woman Faces Up to 20 Years in Federal Prison, $1M Fine Following Conviction for Fentanyl Trafficking
News Release: PORTLAND, Maine: A federal jury convicted a New York woman today for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute following a four-day jury trial in U.S. District Court in Portland. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Darcie N. McElwee.
State
Department of State Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Release: In an important symbol of our enduring friendship with Sri Lanka, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung officially dedicated the new U.S. Embassy in Colombo on October 28.
State
Moore: Biden administration prioritizes political agenda 'over the growing needs of our military'
Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) said the Biden administration has failed to prioritize the U.S. military to the extent necessary to deter the threats posed by the country's adversaries.