News from August 2023
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, which aims to enhance the quality of life for people with dementia, support unpaid caregivers and enable people to remain in their homes and communities through care coordination and management, caregiver education and respite services.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released results of a survey of senior financial officers at banks about their strategies and practices for managing reserve balances. The Senior Financial Officer Survey is used by the Board to obtain information about banks' reserve balance management strategies ...
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023
A report by a policy analyst claims the U.S. lost its position as the leading influencer of policies affecting the digital economy, with Europe and China now taking the forefront.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023
Dr. Muhammad S. Awaisi, a medical doctor from Pontiac, Mich., was convicted by a federal jury on five charges related to a scheme in which he created fraudulent medical documentation to help immigrants obtain U.S. citizenship.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023
Fifteen people were arrested in a large-scale gun and drug bust in Dallas, Texas, after a two-year investigation involving more than 200 officers and agents from various law enforcement agencies.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation mandated all new single-aisle aircraft must have larger, wheelchair-accessible lavatories, ensuring dignity and convenience for travelers with disabilities.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy announced three new energy efficiency actions, which will result in $1 billion in annual utility bill savings for Americans.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
Leaders from around the world have denounced the coup in Niger, with a collective demand that democracy be restored after elected President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted, as there are concerns over his safety as he is held captive.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the launch of the Project Delivery Center of Excellence, which is initiative to streamline and enhance the implementation of federally-funded infrastructure projects nationwide.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education announced $130 million in relief will be distributed for 7,400 CollegeAmerica students who have been affected by widespread misconduct.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
There has been record setting heat this summer that has been taking a toll on the nation's workers, and the Department of Labor recently issued a hazard alert and upped enforcement in an effort to protect workers around the country from the extreme heat.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $1.3 million grant for research funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to work on developing nano sensors that can identify pesticides and minimizing detrimental effects.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) criticized the Biden Administration for removing free school lunches at Church of Compassion Dayspring Learning Center in California because they protested against the USDA’s SOGI Title IX rule. On July 27, Banks told the Federal Newswire that Republicans in the House need to undo this act by using the Farm Bill.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
Political commentator Ian Miles Cheong said the Department of Justice decided not to pursue campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Alfredo Ortiz is the President and CEO of the Job Creators Network. He is the author of “Minority Ownership.”
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
NVIDIA joined forces with Pixar, Adobe, Apple and Autodesk to establish the Alliance for OpenUSD, aiming to standardize and expand the open-source Universal Scene Description framework (OpenUSD) for 3D graphics, design and simulation applications.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, who is also the Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, joined forces with Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the CCP, to emphasize the need for enhanced restrictions on the export of American equipment, including AI chips, to China.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
In honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the U.S. Department of Transportation takes a decisive stance, appointing a committee, awarding innovative initiative and launching training to combat human trafficking within the transportation sector.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
Paul Munter, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chief accountant, released a statement July 27, warning accounting firms against doing "non-audit" work for cryptocurrency exchanges.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Puerto Rico will be granted more than $7.4 million through the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants as part of President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda.
