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News from August 2023

Gallagher: 'It’s time to turbocharge AUKUS'
Gallagher: 'It’s time to turbocharge AUKUS'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023

Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., was joined by Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., and Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., to attend the Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD) in Australia last week.

USDOT Announces Second Year of SMART Grants Program
USDOT Announces Second Year of SMART Grants Program

By Samantha Anderson | Aug 17, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation launched its second year of the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grants Program.

Mayorkas: 'Organizations of all kinds are increasingly reliant on cloud computing to deliver services'
Mayorkas: 'Organizations of all kinds are increasingly reliant on cloud computing to deliver services'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the Cyber Safety Review Board will undertake a review focused on the security of cloud computing environments, particularly addressing identity management and authentication.

Miller: 'Exposure to lead-based paint can have serious health implications'
Miller: 'Exposure to lead-based paint can have serious health implications'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached agreements with renovation companies to safeguard the public from health risks associated with lead-based paint.

Looman: 'Online Wage and Hour Division seminars will provide employers and others with information about compliance'
Looman: 'Online Wage and Hour Division seminars will provide employers and others with information about compliance'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023

For September, the Department of Labor has planned to conduct online seminars about recent regulatory changes for federal contractors.

Becerra said: 'The United States is currently facing an unprecedented mental health crisis'
Becerra said: 'The United States is currently facing an unprecedented mental health crisis'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, granted more than $88 million to address the nation's mental health crisis and substance use disorder challenges.

Schruers: 'For 200 years, courts have upheld the First Amendment to protect citizens and private businesses from government attempts to compel speech'
Schruers: 'For 200 years, courts have upheld the First Amendment to protect citizens and private businesses from government attempts to compel speech'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023

The U.S. Solicitor General responded to a Supreme Court request, saying Texas and Florida social media laws require Supreme Court review.

Fitzgerald: Upset with SEC special approval 'for a company with strong ties to the CCP'
Fitzgerald: Upset with SEC special approval 'for a company with strong ties to the CCP'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., voiced his concerns regarding the endorsement of broker-dealer firm Prometheum Inc., citing their purported connections with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Saylor: 'We must be prepared for Bitcoin to permeate all aspects'
Saylor: 'We must be prepared for Bitcoin to permeate all aspects'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023

In a recent podcast conversation, Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy shared his viewpoint that the involvement of major corporations in procuring and securely holding Bitcoin within their control shouldn't spark apprehension, according to a press release.

Binance spokesperson: 'Our approach is consistently attuned and adapted to reflect the evolving market landscape and the evolving needs of our user base'
Binance spokesperson: 'Our approach is consistently attuned and adapted to reflect the evolving market landscape and the evolving needs of our user base'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023

Confirmed through correspondence with a spokesperson from Binance, it has been affirmed that Binance Connect, the compliant division responsible for cryptocurrency buying and selling within the Binance exchange, is scheduled to terminate its operations on Aug. 16, according to a press release.

Dunn: 'The CCP is coiling around Solomon Islands in hopes of tightening their grip on the Indo-Pacific region'
Dunn: 'The CCP is coiling around Solomon Islands in hopes of tightening their grip on the Indo-Pacific region'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023

Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congressman Neal Dunn, R-Fla., said the CCP's presence in the Solomon Islands threatens the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.

Stefanik on Countering CCP Drones Act: 'Ensure Communist China-controlled company cannot be allowed to continue to operate in the U.S.'
Stefanik on Countering CCP Drones Act: 'Ensure Communist China-controlled company cannot be allowed to continue to operate in the U.S.'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., commented on the "Counter CCP Drones Act," saying it would restrict companies in the U.S. from using Chinese drones.

ECOWAS: Military action in Niger 'represents yet another form of provocation'
ECOWAS: Military action in Niger 'represents yet another form of provocation'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Aug. 14 emphasizing the need to restore constitutional order in Niger.

Mayorkas: 'Our ability to protect Americans from cyber vulnerabilities has never been stronger'
Mayorkas: 'Our ability to protect Americans from cyber vulnerabilities has never been stronger'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released the Cyber Safety Review Board’s (CSRB) report detailing findings from its investigation into the activities of the threat actor group Lapsus$.

Cash: 'Grant will advance environmental justice in communities vulnerable to and overburdened by water quality impacts'
Cash: 'Grant will advance environmental justice in communities vulnerable to and overburdened by water quality impacts'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

Rhode Island is set to receive $228,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to aid in water quality monitoring at its beaches.

House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party seeks information on Chinese tracking American tech
House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party seeks information on Chinese tracking American tech

By Samantha Anderson | Aug 16, 2023

House Select Members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have reached out to Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission, seeking information concerning security issues related to Chinese cellular modules and their impact on American electronic devices.

DOT committed $13.4 million to promote eco-friendly, walkable communities through its Transit-Oriented Development Planning program
DOT committed $13.4 million to promote eco-friendly, walkable communities through its Transit-Oriented Development Planning program

By Samantha Anderson | Aug 16, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation committed $13.4 million to promote eco-friendly, walkable communities through its Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning program, emphasizing affordable housing and sustainable growth.

An: 'Employers like Steve Asmussen Stables who employ H-2B workers must comply with the law or face sanctions'
An: 'Employers like Steve Asmussen Stables who employ H-2B workers must comply with the law or face sanctions'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

Following an investigation and subsequent legal proceedings by the U.S. Department of Labor, Steve Asmussen Stables, a horse trainer, has been instructed by the court to pay $205,000 in penalties and reimbursements.

Dine: 'The people most likely to benefit from Internet access are those least likely to have a broadband subscription'
Dine: 'The people most likely to benefit from Internet access are those least likely to have a broadband subscription'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), designed to provide broadband access to low-income consumers, faces depletion by 2024, potentially exacerbating the digital divide.

Becerra said: 'Nurses are an essential part of our nation’s health care system'
Becerra said: 'Nurses are an essential part of our nation’s health care system'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

The Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced more than $100 million in funding to enhance nurse training and expand the nursing workforce.

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