News from July 2023
Mayorkas: It is my honor 'to recognize some of the extraordinary public servants who safeguard our nation and keep us all safe'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security hosted an awards ceremony July 27 at DHS Headquarters, where 56 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the mission.
Mayorkas: 'Fighting for fair pay of the TSA workforce has been one of my highest priorities'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security, through the Transportation Security Administration, has implemented its new Transportation Security Compensation Plan, providing pay equity for all TSA employees.
Rep. Torres on FIT for the 21st Century Act: 'It protects crypto companies from arbitrary enforcement actions on the part of the SEC'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The House Financial Services Committee recently voted to advance the Financial Innovation and Technology (FIT) for the 21st Century Act. Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), a member of the committee, said the bill will protect not only crypto users and investors, but also crypto companies, which he believes have been targeted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) "regulation by enforcement" approach to the industry.
Urso: 'We are focused on the potential opportunities for creating stockholder value'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
Shareholders have permanently sunk an acquisition plan between MEI Pharma and Infinity, a deal in the works since February.
From Trinkets to Triumph: David Dollar Reflects on China's Economic Transformation
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
David Dollar is a Senior Fellow at the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution and host of the Brookings trade podcast “Dollar and Sense.”
Levine: 'We will not tire in our pursuit of those who prey on individuals struggling with alcohol or other substance use disorders'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against Rejuvica, the makers of Sobrenix, under suspicion that the company, known for marketing products to reduce and eliminate alcohol cravings, may have violated the FTC Act and the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act of 2018 (OARFPA).
Kubasik: 'We are moving forward to close the transaction on or about July 28'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission confirmed regulators will not block L3Harris’s Aerojet Rocketdyne acquisition.
DOI offshore wind leases may mean trouble for the U.S. grid
By Bill Peacock | Jul 31, 2023
The Department of the Interior recently announced that it will hold its first offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. The department claims that the three areas to be leased offshore of Texas and Louisiana "have the potential to generate approximately 3.7 GW" of electricity.
U.S. Rep. Hill on Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act: "This bill is filling the gaps in the existing system"
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The House Financial Services Committee has voted to advance the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act to a vote in the full House.
Carle: 'Petco is well aware of the importance of having effective programs in place to control pests'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor issued citations to a Petco store in North Andover, Mass. for neglecting to safeguard workers from rodent, electrical and chemical hazards.
HHS Secretary of Health Levine: 'The mascot is a very welcome resource for Public Health Service officers and the communities we serve.'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 30, 2023
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps' first official mascot.
NIAID Director Auchincloss: 'We anticipate that the research supported by these awards will provide vital information on how to diagnose and treat this complex set of symptoms.'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 30, 2023
Last week, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, issued a press release announcing it has awarded five projects to research Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), which is a collection of lingering symptoms after standard Lyme disease treatment.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Director Gibbons: 'This research suggests that statins may provide an accessible, cost-effective measure to improve the cardiovascular health and quality of life for people living with HIV.'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 30, 2023
Last week, The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute revealed that a National Institute of Health-supported study found that statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering medications, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV by more than a third, potentially preventing one in five major cardiovascular events or premature deaths in this population.
Center for Immigration Studies Director Vaughan: ‘the biggest winners under the Biden-Mayorkas policies are the criminal cartels’
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 30, 2023
Last week, President Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’ border policies came into question during a hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security.
Prokopetz: 'We are excited to expand the work being done at Big Thicket to address legacy pollution'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 30, 2023
The National Park Service announced the Big Thicket National Preserve in Kountze, Texas, will receive more than a half-a-million dollars to combat the legacy pollution from a pair of orphaned wells.
Week ending July 15: 3 notices published by Federal Reserve System
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2023
There were three notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending July 15, according to the Federal Register.
Gensler: 'The SEC’s order finds that Quantstamp violated the registration provisions of the federal securities laws'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 30, 2023
Quantstamp, a blockchain security firm, is set to return $28 million raised in a 2017 initial coin offering (ICO) after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged the California-based firm with "conducting an unregistered ICO of crypto asset securities."
FTC: 'Online sites and services directed to children under 13 must obtain parental consent'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has requested commentary from an Entertainment Software Rating Board application in relation to a new procedure used to obtain parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule.
Trimble invites public to 'provide their feedback' on future of trail network at Mammoth Cave National Park
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The staff of Mammoth Cave National Park welcomes the public to share insight on park upgrades and visitor experience enhancement.
Engadget: 'We are considering how the transaction might be modified to address the CMA’s concerns'
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has withdrawn its complaint against Microsoft’s $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard deal after a federal judge ruled against a restraining order and injunction.
