News from August 2023
By Bob Pepalis | Aug 4, 2023
The U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party held an "Iowa Roundtable on Chinese Communist Party Agricultural Technology Theft" and of U.S. lands, according to a press advisory. Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher, and members Raja Krishnamoorthi and Ashley Hinson led the discussion with farmers and stakeholders on the issue’s impacts on American farming.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 4, 2023
The SERVICE Act, signed into law June 7, 2022, expands breast cancer screening eligibility for veterans with toxic exposure history, and it collaborates with the Department of Defense to identify additional toxic exposure locations, providing enhanced services for eligible veterans.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 4, 2023
TechNet, the national bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation ahead of the consideration of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0).
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 4, 2023
Xavier Becerra, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary, recently praised the establishment of the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice, which will lead the Long COVID coordination and response across the federal government.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control designated several state-level officials for encouraging the passage of a Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) law that obstructs the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs highlighted the effort of Asheville, Va., nurses to introduce the White Noise Project, which uses sound therapy to improve sleep outcomes for veterans during hospital stays.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
Katie Haun's venture capital firm, Haun Ventures, raised $1.5 billion for a crypto-focused fund at a time when the crypto industry faced a steep downturn.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, Richard Monocchio, announced a $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant to the city of Tucson for redeveloping Tucson House.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
In response to escalating fuel prices, California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed antitrust prosecutor Tai Milder to lead the newly established Division of Petroleum Market Oversight, marking a new chapter in oil industry regulation.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced grant awards totaling up to $47.8 million to combat various aspects of substance misuse and the overdose epidemic.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has taken a significant step toward safeguarding U.S. national security by launching the CSIS Project on Water Security.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the USDA's Forest Service is accepting applications for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce is sending more than $1 million to southern Texas to bolster business and job growth in the region.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Richard Heart, the founder of Hex, with the misappropriation of millions from investor funds raised through unregistered crypto asset securities offerings, which garnered more than $1 billion.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency recently made pesticide incident data from around the country available to the public, which makes up about a decades's worth of incidents and planned monthly updates.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have unveiled a series of initiatives intended to bolster registered apprenticeships for educators and invigorate teacher preparation programs.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
President Joseph Biden has designated Colorado Springs as the U.S. Space Command Headquarters' permanent site.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman announced a $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grant to the Wilmington Housing Authority and the city of Wilmington for the redevelopment of Riverside public housing development.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addressed the recent decision by Fitch to downgrade the U.S. credit rating, highlighting the country's strong economic recovery.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), aiming to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia, reduce caregiver strain and support aging in homes and communities.
