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News from August 2023

Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi: 'It is unconscionable for any U.S. company to profit from investments that fuel the military advancement' of China
Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi: 'It is unconscionable for any U.S. company to profit from investments that fuel the military advancement' of China

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023

U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., wrote to BlackRock and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), accusing them of using American investment dollars to fund CCP-supporting companies.

Butterfill: '93% of the outflows were from long-Bitcoin investment products'
Butterfill: '93% of the outflows were from long-Bitcoin investment products'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023

Bitcoin's price fell nearly 1% to around $29,500 amid a flat market trend, following a 4% drop below $30,000 last week due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike.

Becerra: 'Food is medicine and nutrition is health'
Becerra: 'Food is medicine and nutrition is health'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through Indian Health Service (IHS), has awarded $2.5 million to support the development of produce prescription programs in Tribal communities, aiming to reduce food insecurity and improve health outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native people.

Miller: 'Effective cybersecurity is key to maintaining U.S. national security and ensuring U.S. competitiveness'
Miller: 'Effective cybersecurity is key to maintaining U.S. national security and ensuring U.S. competitiveness'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 3, 2023

The global tech trade association ITI expressed its support for the release of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy by the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD).

Feenstra: 'Criminal drug traffickers have smuggled enough fentanyl into our country to kill every man, woman and child in the United States'
Feenstra: 'Criminal drug traffickers have smuggled enough fentanyl into our country to kill every man, woman and child in the United States'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

New legislation known as the "Build the Wall and Fight Fentanyl Act," introduced by Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, would use assets confiscated from the cartels to pay for both the completion of the border wall and fentanyl treatments.

Green: 'Sensitive U.S. technology in the hands of Communist China is a national security threat'
Green: 'Sensitive U.S. technology in the hands of Communist China is a national security threat'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., chair of the Committee on Homeland Security, showed his continuing support for the "China Technology Transfer Control Act."

Gaspard: Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act 'will help address major concerns around competition, privacy, security and transparency'
Gaspard: Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act 'will help address major concerns around competition, privacy, security and transparency'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham. R-S.C., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., recently introduced the Warren-Graham Digital Consumer Protection Commission (DCPC) Act, a landmark bill aimed at regulating major tech platforms and data processors to protect consumers and uphold democratic values in the digital age.

Gallagher on DITCH Act: 'American taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize investments that benefit the Chinese Communist Party'
Gallagher on DITCH Act: 'American taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize investments that benefit the Chinese Communist Party'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

Members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), alongside Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings Act" (DITCH) Aug. 1.

Armstrong: 'We're looking into how to best add Lightning'
Armstrong: 'We're looking into how to best add Lightning'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the Lightning Network, a layer-2 scaling solution for Bitcoin, is set to be integrated into the crypto exchange.

Nester: 'The CCP has no place in our schools. Period'
Nester: 'The CCP has no place in our schools. Period'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

Alex Nester, the political director of Parents Defending Education, recently utilized the X platform (previously known as Twitter) to denounce the Chinese Communist Party's influence in American schools.

Friedman: SEC's 'inconsistency makes us wonder if all crypto exchanges are held to the same standards'
Friedman: SEC's 'inconsistency makes us wonder if all crypto exchanges are held to the same standards'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 2, 2023

After the Department of Justice decided not to pursue a campaign finance charge against former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried, a Bitcoin.com analyst raised concerns about double standards in federal agencies’ approach to policing the crypto industry.

DOC's Castillo: 'This project will help manufacturers improve their ability to attract and retain talent'
DOC's Castillo: 'This project will help manufacturers improve their ability to attract and retain talent'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is getting nearly $750,000 in federal grant funding to strengthen the state's manufacturing sector.

Cann: 'Releasing captive-reared piping plover chicks in new locations helps to encourage the population to spread'
Cann: 'Releasing captive-reared piping plover chicks in new locations helps to encourage the population to spread'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released four piping plovers at Illinois Beach State Park in Waukegan in July.

Cardona: EDU's new chief of staff 'dedicated to ensuring our federal policies lead to tangible progress for our nation's students'
Cardona: EDU's new chief of staff 'dedicated to ensuring our federal policies lead to tangible progress for our nation's students'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has appointed a new chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Education.

Eastmond: Downrite Engineering's 'failures before, during and after this tragedy are inexcusable'
Eastmond: Downrite Engineering's 'failures before, during and after this tragedy are inexcusable'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

In a January incident, the U.S. Department of Labor discovered deficiencies in safety measures by Downrite Engineering Corporation were a contributing factor to a diver's drowning during dredging work in a canal.

Watchdog commends Biden Administration's halting US funding to Wuhan Institute
Watchdog commends Biden Administration's halting US funding to Wuhan Institute

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 2, 2023

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) recently praised the Biden Administration for halting US funding to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). In a press release from July 26, FGI referenced a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) memo and said they hope the suspension will lead to ultimately shutting down funding from the US government to the Wuhan lab.

Vilsack: USDA-WSU collaboration 'opens a new era in a long research partnership and pushes the boundaries of what is possible for agriculture'
Vilsack: USDA-WSU collaboration 'opens a new era in a long research partnership and pushes the boundaries of what is possible for agriculture'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Plant Sciences Building at Washington State University (WSU), a collaboration with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

Austin: 'America also has a sacred responsibility to take care of our Korean War veterans'
Austin: 'America also has a sacred responsibility to take care of our Korean War veterans'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

On the 70th National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin commemorated the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement that brought an end to the Korean War in 1953.

Ramos: 'James is a dedicated professional, passionate about his role in serving the American people through the mission of the National Park Service'
Ramos: 'James is a dedicated professional, passionate about his role in serving the American people through the mission of the National Park Service'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

A new park manager is coming to Dry Tortugas National Park, the U.S. National Park Service announced Aug. 1.

Blinken: 'The joint statement makes clear that both the United States and Australia are committed to' bilateral partnership
Blinken: 'The joint statement makes clear that both the United States and Australia are committed to' bilateral partnership

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023

During the 33rd Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the commitment of both nations to their shared goals and vision.

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