News from April 2023
DHS Launches New Series of National Climate Resilience Prize Competitions
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiates a fresh sequence of national competitions focused on climate resilience prizes.
Blinken: 'We’re committed to continuing to work together' with Bangladesh
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently met with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Abdul Momen.
American Stewards of Liberty: Coordination 'can resolve conflicts and harmonize plans' regarding easements
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 28, 2023
The American Stewards for Liberty has pointed out a process found in federal statutes to help local, state and federal governments overcome conflicts over land and harmonize plans with private citizens to help achieve consistent policies.
FTC chair on lawsuit against New Orleans hospital integration: 'Businesses that believe they can flout the law should be on notice'
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the "potentially illegal integration" of two New Orleans area hospitals, a news release said.
Acting comptroller of the Currency: Proposed guidance 'will further the Council’s mission to monitor broadly for risks to the stability of the U.S. financial system'
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu praised the work of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) meeting, according to a news release.
Attorneys applaud life sentence for convicted child pornographer
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Jeffrey Dean Biddle, a registered sex offender from Deming, New Mexico, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Steel: 'We have to support a free, sovereign democracy and stand with Taiwan'
By Tamara Browning | Apr 28, 2023
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy April 5.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection signs MRA with the Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
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.
Director Sams: 'NPS has been a global leader in protecting our heritage and our planet'
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
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.
Sen Warren: “I am troubled that EBSA may be continuing to grant favors to the financial industry”
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has expressed her concerns in a letter to Assistant Secretary Lisa M. Gomez of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) over the delay in finalizing proposed amendments to the Qualified Professional Asset Manager (QPAM) Exemption.
‘Never allow ourselves to be susceptible to failures of imagination,’ says Mayorkas of new DHS AI task force
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
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.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Castillo: 'We are grateful to Congress for this disaster relief supplemental funding'
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced on April 24 that it is offering funding to address the economic challenges faced by communities that are affected by natural disasters like Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, wildfires, and floods that took place in 2021 and 2022.
Vilsack: New programs for meat, poultry farmers are ‘latest step in USDA’s transformational work to fill gaps’
By Tamara Browning | Apr 28, 2023
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.
‘CBP works around the clock to perform our vital missions, including maintaining border security,’ says Miller of southern border
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
The U.S. Border Patrol has seen a rise in individuals crossing the southern border in March compared to February, but numbers are down from this time last year.
Ducheneaux: Grassland program will 'help keep agricultural lands in production while delivering lasting climate outcomes'
By Tamara Browning | Apr 28, 2023
Agricultural producers and private landowners have through May 26 to sign up for a U.S. Department of Agriculture voluntary private-lands conservation program.
Raimondo: 'With these smart, targeted investments, we will bolster our economic and national security'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce needs Congress' continued support to keep building momentum, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said during a recent budget hearing.
Mayorkas: 'We are matching the unprecedented challenge of fentanyl with unprecedented solutions'
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported Operation Blue Lotus seized more than 4,000 pounds of fentanyl in its first month.
Barnett: 'U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs allowed the same hazards to endanger employees'
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor found an Arizona Veterans' healthcare facility exposed employees to potentially deadly hazards on steam lines.
Mckinney: 'We look forward to expanding dispersed recreation and hunting access along the John Day River'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 28, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management recently announced the acquisition of about 4,000 acres of private land along the John Day River in Central Oregon.
A NEW INVESTMENT CATEGORY WOULD PLACE “NATURE’S ECONOMY” ON THE U.S. BALANCE SHEET
By Federal Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
Efforts to address the climate crisis are taking a new direction, as those pushing the agenda seek to profit from what they call "nature's economy".
