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News from August 2023

Federal Reserve System discusses Regulation A: Extensions of Credit by Federal Reserve Banks on Aug. 2
Federal Reserve System discusses Regulation A: Extensions of Credit by Federal Reserve Banks on Aug. 2

By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2023

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page rule on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Kennedy: 'The open border policy is just a way of funding a multi-billion dollar drug and human trafficking operation'
Kennedy: 'The open border policy is just a way of funding a multi-billion dollar drug and human trafficking operation'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, said the current open border facilitates the illegal operations of the Mexican cartels, whether it is smuggling drugs or human trafficking.

Pette: New workstations allow users 'to build vast, digitalized worlds in the new age of generative AI'
Pette: New workstations allow users 'to build vast, digitalized worlds in the new age of generative AI'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

NVIDIA, in collaboration with leading manufacturers including BOXX, Dell Technologies, HP and Lenovo, introduced powerful new NVIDIA RTX workstations featuring NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs, designed for generative AI and digitalization tasks.

Granholm: Supporting scientists, researchers 'will ensure the United States remains at the forefront of scientific discovery'
Granholm: Supporting scientists, researchers 'will ensure the United States remains at the forefront of scientific discovery'

By Samantha Anderson | Aug 9, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy revealed 93 early-career scientists nationwide have been chosen to receive a total of $135 million in funding for their research.

Blinken: 'The United States reiterates our call for the immediate release of [Bazoum] and his family'
Blinken: 'The United States reiterates our call for the immediate release of [Bazoum] and his family'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

President Mohamed Bazoum, democratically elected leader of Niger, faces worsening conditions under house arrest since the July 26 military coup.

Sherman: 'Maintaining a highly skilled cyber workforce is vital to protecting our nation against global cyber threats'
Sherman: 'Maintaining a highly skilled cyber workforce is vital to protecting our nation against global cyber threats'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

The Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Hon. John Sherman unveiled the 2023-27 Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, aiming to cultivate a skilled, adaptable cyber workforce to counter escalating digital threats effectively.

Dixon-Roderick: 'Amazon needs to do more to protect the safety and health of its employees'
Dixon-Roderick: 'Amazon needs to do more to protect the safety and health of its employees'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

During a recent inspection, federal inspectors once again identified ergonomic hazards and insufficient medical care that were endangering the safety and health of employees at an Amazon Fulfillment Center, specifically at a facility located in Logan Township.

Fontes Rainer: 'Child welfare organizations must ensure that they have policies and practices in place that do not that limit opportunities for people with disabilities'
Fontes Rainer: 'Child welfare organizations must ensure that they have policies and practices in place that do not that limit opportunities for people with disabilities'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

The Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reached a voluntary resolution agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities, including those in recovery from substance use disorder, based on federal disability laws.

Mayorkas: 'DHS is fully committed to addressing the global issue of statelessness'
Mayorkas: 'DHS is fully committed to addressing the global issue of statelessness'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, specifically U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, issued new guidance to aid stateless noncitizens seeking immigration benefits or submitting requests to USCIS.

Walker: 'We appreciate the Court’s careful consideration and decision to dismiss claims regarding the design of Google Search'
Walker: 'We appreciate the Court’s careful consideration and decision to dismiss claims regarding the design of Google Search'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

In a significant antitrust ruling, Judge Amit P. Mehta granted partial motions for summary judgment in the case between Google and the U.S. Department of Justice, dismissing some claims while allowing the core allegation of monopoly maintenance to proceed.

Grossman: 'The United States will aggressively investigate and prosecute' military members for espionage
Grossman: 'The United States will aggressively investigate and prosecute' military members for espionage

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

A U.S. Navy sailor stationed at Naval Base San Diego has been arrested on espionage charges for conspiring to send sensitive national defense information to an intelligence officer working for China.

Easterly: 'Students across our country deserve to learn in an environment that is not only safe and secure physically, but also digitally'
Easterly: 'Students across our country deserve to learn in an environment that is not only safe and secure physically, but also digitally'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

In response to the growing role of technology in education, the U.S. Department of Education unveiled robust cybersecurity initiatives, including a Government Coordinating Council and a Back to School Safely Cybersecurity Summit.

Zhang Chunxiao speaks on her husband's arrest in Laos, saying his departure to America was 'legal, reasonable and sensible'
Zhang Chunxiao speaks on her husband's arrest in Laos, saying his departure to America was 'legal, reasonable and sensible'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

Zhang Chunxiao released a statement on the arrest of her husband Lu Siwei in Laos, denouncing it as unjust.

Grewal: 'The SEC has violated due process, abused its discretion and abandoned its own earlier interpretations of the securities laws'
Grewal: 'The SEC has violated due process, abused its discretion and abandoned its own earlier interpretations of the securities laws'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 9, 2023

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., has filed a motion urging the District Court for the Southern District of New York to dismiss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against the company.

Panini: 'Panini has suffered competitive injury in the Relevant Markets and an injury of the type that the antitrust laws were intended to prevent'
Panini: 'Panini has suffered competitive injury in the Relevant Markets and an injury of the type that the antitrust laws were intended to prevent'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

Panini America has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fanatics, alleging monopolistic practices in the trading card industry. Panini claims Fanatics' exclusive licensing deals have created a damaging monopoly across multiple leagues.

EPA assistant administrator: 'The information released today is one way EPA helps inform Americans about toxic chemical releases in their communities'
EPA assistant administrator: 'The information released today is one way EPA helps inform Americans about toxic chemical releases in their communities'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

Preliminary data for the 2022 Toxics Release Inventory reporting year has been made public by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to a press release. The data encompasses information regarding chemical waste management and pollution prevention efforts observed during 2022 in over 20,000 industrial and federal facilities across the nation.

Former Homeland Security secretary: 'Today's border crisis is preventable'
Former Homeland Security secretary: 'Today's border crisis is preventable'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

Former Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf recently warned of the expanding impact of the border crisis, revealing a surge in illegal border crossings, fentanyl-related deaths and human trafficking, with Montana emerging as a focal point, according to a press release.

NCSC vice president: 'We are pleased to expand our eviction diversion efforts to such a diverse group'
NCSC vice president: 'We are pleased to expand our eviction diversion efforts to such a diverse group'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

The National Center for State Courts has amplified its Eviction Diversion Initiative, injecting over $2 million into 10 new jurisdictions in a bid to curb the surging eviction crisis across the nation, according to a press release.

Bosby: 'The state of Alabama is making it difficult, if not impossible, for birth centers to survive'
Bosby: 'The state of Alabama is making it difficult, if not impossible, for birth centers to survive'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023

The ACLU of Alabama has filed a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Public Health on behalf of birth centers, challenging regulations that hinder midwife-led care and potentially reshaping the state's health care landscape, a press release reported.

ITI issues new policy guide for AI foundation models technology, allows for investment 'in measured science'
ITI issues new policy guide for AI foundation models technology, allows for investment 'in measured science'

By Craig Richardson | Aug 9, 2023

The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) recently released a new policy guide for AI. The several page guide specifically addresses foundation models, identifying its technological risks, and suggests potential solutions.

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