News from April 2020
By USDA Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Pandemic EBT to Feed Children during COVID-19 National Emergency (Washington, D.C., April 9, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the first state, Michigan, has been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA), signed by President Trump, which provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Provides Producers with Marketing Flexibilities Amid COVID-19 Uncertainties WASHINGTON, April 9, 2020 – Agricultural producers now have more time to repay Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020. The loans now mature at 12 months rather than nine, and this flexibility is available for most commodities.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: Today, interested Executive Branch agencies[1] unanimously recommended that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revoke and terminate China Telecom (Americas) Corp.’s authorizations to provide international telecommunications services to and from the United States. China Telecom is the U.S. subsidiary of a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-owned telecommunications company.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: A Georgia resident made her initial appearance on federal charges of illegally importing and selling an unregistered pesticide, Toamit Virus Shut Out, through eBay, claiming that it would help protect individuals from viruses.
By Fed Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced an interim final rule to encourage lending to small businesses through the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP. The PPP was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, and provides loans to small businesses so that they can keep their workers on the payroll during the disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
By Fed Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: The Federal Reserve on Thursday took additional actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy. This funding will assist households and employers of all sizes and bolster the ability of state and local governments to deliver critical services during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC ‒ To raise awareness about the hazards in the grain handling industry ‒ including potentially deadly engulfment ‒ the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is joining with industry leaders and safety professionals nationwide for the Stand Up4 Grain Safety Week, April 13-17, 2020.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC ‒ To raise awareness about the hazards in the grain handling industry ‒ including potentially deadly engulfment ‒ the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is joining with industry leaders and safety professionals nationwide for the Stand Up4 Grain Safety Week, April 13-17, 2020.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued the following statement regarding Unemployment Insurance claims: “Today’s report continues to reflect the purposeful sacrifice being made by America’s workers and their families to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Trump Administration is ...
By Labor Gazette | Apr 9, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued the following statement regarding Unemployment Insurance claims: “Today’s report continues to reflect the purposeful sacrifice being made by America’s workers and their families to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Trump Administration is ...
By Fed News Journal | Apr 9, 2020
The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Apr 9, 2020
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2020
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 9, 2020
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 9, 2020
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Apr 9, 2020
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 9, 2020
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 9, 2020
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
