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Chairman Thompson Statement on President Biden’s New National Security Strategy

Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, issued the below statement on the Biden Administration’s release of its new National Security Strategy:

Software Flaw Led to Grounding of New York Passenger Ferry

A software flaw combined with the captain’s failure to use back-up controls led to the grounding of a passenger ferry last year in New York City, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.

Peters Joins Disaster Response Experts and Rescue Animals in Lansing to Highlight His New Law Protecting Animals When Natural Disasters Strike

News Release: LANSING, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, toured the American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter in Lansing to highlight his legislation - which was recently signed into law - to help protect animals during and in the aftermath of natural...

Fire Danger Levels will decrease

News Release: Joint News Release. Douglas Forest Protective Association. Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District. Effective at 12:01 pm / NOON, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, Public Restriction Levels will change to LOW for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District.

New York residents will soon need a REAL ID to board an airplane

Release: BINGHAMTON, N.Y. Travelers who want to board an airplane will soon need a star or flag on their New York state drivers license, indicating that it is a REAL ID-compliant credential or they will need another form of approved identification to board their flight or enter a secure federal facility. New...

Federal Reserve System discusses New Message Format for the Fedwire® Funds Service on Oct. 24

The US Federal Reserve System published a seven page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

DHS to Stabilize its Historic Lighthouse on Plum Island

News Release: PLUM ISLAND - The historic Plum Island Light Station is undergoing a project to stabilize its structure and prevent further deterioration. The project, led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), will refurbish the lighthouse’s cast iron tower and associated...

Multiple churches banned across China

The Chinese government continues to close down Christian house churches and other places of worship all across China. Religious freedom in China is getting worse by the day.

Appointment of Ambassador Elizabeth Jones as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at Embassy New Delhi

News 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.

Routine maintenance requires drawdown at Black Canyon Diversion Dam

News Release: EMMETT, Idaho - The Bureau of Reclamation is lowering the reservoir behind Black Canyon Diversion Dam to allow crews to safely perform routine maintenance activities in December 2022. The drawdown began in early October and will continue until Nov. 13 when the water surface elevation reaches 2,465 feet-32.5...

The high cost of wage theft: Southern California car wash operator pays $202K in back wages, damages to 13 workers after federal investigation

News Release: WEST COVINA, CA - A federal investigation has recovered $202,192 in back wages and liquidated damages for 13 workers at a Southern California car wash, whose employer shortchanged them, tried to conceal their wrongdoing, and committed other violations of federal law.

U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints Members for New Internet of Things Advisory Board

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Commerce has appointed 16 experts for the new Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB), to advise the Internet of Things Federal Working Group. The advisory board includes a wide range of stakeholders outside of the federal government with expertise relating to the Internet of Things (IoT).

Texas Mexican Mafia General Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison on Drug Charges

News Release: SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio man was sentenced last week to 25 years in prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine and heroin in the San Antonio area.

House Foreign Affairs Committee: Global Malnutrition act will 'advance life-saving and low-cost nutrition programs'

President Joe Biden signed the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act into law Oct. 19, which directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in the prevention and treatment of global malnutrition.

Notice of New Information Collection discussed on Oct. 24 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Announces Regional Networks for New Transition to Organic Partnership Program

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is establishing cooperative agreements in six regions across the United States for the Organic Transition Initiative, Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). Organizations participating in the partnership network will...

Federal Newswire conversation with David Satter, author and Russia expert

Federal Newswire speaks with David Satter, author and Russia expert.

Mikolanis: Los Alamos Environmental Management office exceeded goals is 'a testament to our focus to get legacy waste off the hill'

The Office of Environmental Management Los Alamos (EM-LA) Field Office and cleanup contractor Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos (N3B) concluded fiscal year 2022 by blowing past EM’s targets for shipping radioactive waste offsite to permanent disposal facilities.

Buttigieg: Country's unemployment numbers are 'strong as hell'

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defended President Joe Biden's economic policies and declared that his administration's "top economic priority" is fighting against inflation amid rising food, housing and health care costs.