News from August 2023
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, announced the reopening of an international field office in Havana, Cuba.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced an approved resource management plan for property under the purview of the Four Rivers Field Office.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
In response to Mexico's agricultural biotechnology measures outlined in its Feb. 13 decree, the United States has formed a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute panel.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
To stimulate the creation of 300,000 more housing units in the next 10 years, New York City must raise the allowed building density in strategic areas, streamline building approval processes, reform construction-site liability rules, provide incentives to convert office buildings to residential uses and replace the expired 421-a tax relief program for multifamily housing construction, an Aug. 16 RAND Corporation report says.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has requested a dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in response to Mexico banning the use of biotech corn in dough and tortillas.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced its approval of the application by Comerica Bank, of Dallas, Texas, to establish a branch at 4145 South Cooper Street, Arlington, Texas.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes from its recent meetings to review and determine the discount rates provided to depository institutions through the discount window. Today's minutes cover the Board meetings that occurred on July 17 and 26, 2023.
By Federal Newswire reports | Aug 23, 2023
Attorney John Deaton, a managing partner of The Deaton Law Firm and founder of Crypto Law, is asking lawmakers why the parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, the young crypto mogul who founded and ran the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, haven't been arrested. Deaton suggested that Bankman-Fried's parents' political connections and donations could explain why they have yet to face legal scrutiny for any role they might have played in their son's massive fraud scheme.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
On July 28, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declined to comment when asked on the approval status of Natural Asset Companies, giving no timeline on when a decision could be expected or where the filing is at in the process.
By Bob Pepalis | Aug 22, 2023
Framing the war on drugs as an actual war and passing legislation to authorize the use of military force proposed by Florida Reps. Dan Crenshaw and Mike Waltz make it more likely that a future president will use that authority, a CATO Institute policy forum panelist said. The CATO Institute hosted a discussion on Aug. 18 about using the U.S. military to counter fentanyl.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
In a major step toward reforming student debt, the Biden-Harris administration announced the launch of the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
By Charles Blain | Aug 22, 2023
For over a century, Appalachia has become synonymous with American underdevelopment, casting a pall over its rich history, culture, and natural beauty.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, the Army National Guard Joint Task Force 5-0 Dual Status Commander, highlighted the collaborative efforts to combat the Maui wildfires, emphasizing the significant impact of military and civilian partnerships.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
A new press release highlights persistent economic disparities between African Americans and white Americans, emphasizing a 513-year gap to achieve income parity and offering strategic recommendations to address these longstanding inequalities.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) marked the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, expressing concerns about its fiscal impact, while contrasting with the White House's positive report on clean energy gains.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
In a legal clash, Thermal Pipe Shields, Inc. (TPS) appeals the district court's pro-Johns Manville Corp. (JM) verdict in an intricate antitrust case. Allegations spotlight JM's alleged monopolistic actions within the domestic calcium silicate market.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced two new Marine Highway Routes in Alaska, extending the system by more than 6,750 miles.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
On Aug. 21, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that $30 million in funding has been allocated for efforts to lower the costs of domestic onshore extraction of rare earths and other vital minerals from coal-based resources, according to a press release. This effort seeks to bolster domestic supply of critical minerals while also reducing reliance on offshore supplies and creating jobs.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
The University of Maine in Orono has been chosen to receive a research grant of more than $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to tackle energy transitions in marginalized communities.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor is pursuing the restoration of employment and owed wages from the manufacturer Tyler Pipe, which is accused of terminating an employee who raised concerns about safety.
