News from July 2023
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 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 from May 22 through June 14.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 12, 2023
The SEC has brought insider-trading charges against former DWAC board member Bruce Garelick, Michael Shvartsman and his company Rocket One Capital LLC, and Gerald Shvartsman.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 12, 2023
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack recently called for Congress to take action and provide better pay and support for federal wildland firefighters, emphasizing the need for workforce reforms to address the growing wildfire crisis.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 12, 2023
The Supreme Court made a ruling June 29 regarding religious accommodations in the workplace to ensure a better work environment for employees.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 12, 2023
Bill Drexel, an associate fellow for the technology and national security program at the Center for a New American Security, said the U.S. unknowingly assisted China’s repressive use of technology.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 12, 2023
The VA launched PACT Act Summer VetFest in July to educate veterans, their families and survivors about the law and nudge them into applying for the benefits and health care they have earned.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 12, 2023
New data released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury from the Homeowner Aid Fund through March 31, 2023, has revealed a substantial increase in homeowner aid.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced three new members on the board of trustees of the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the selection of nine states and three Tribal nations for the third cohort of Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants, amounting to a combined $207.6 million.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
A Senate subcommittee held a hearing July 11 to examine the controversial PGA Tour/LIV Golf merger.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 12, 2023
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to remind government officials who use social media they have obligations to observe the First Amendment when using their official social media accounts.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 11, 2023
The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) is calling for a standardized and transparent procedure for software developers to self-certify secure software development methods.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 11, 2023
In accordance with the Veterans Legacy Program, which provides funds to educational institutions and nonprofit groups, the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs announced six awards totaling more than $2,187,800.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: Thank you to the Bipartisan Policy Center for the opportunity to speak today. I'm here to report on my holistic review of capital for large banks and to outline steps that I believe are appropriate to update our capital standards so that banks can continue to serve our communities, households, and businesses.1
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 11, 2023
In a June 29 press release, the USDA announced investments to enhance independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers, and support the rural workforce.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Shihoko Goto is the Director of Geoeconomics and Indo-Pacific Enterprise and Deputy Director of the Asia Program at the Wilson Center. She previously worked at The World Bank.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 11, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released revised drug price negotiation guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 11, 2023
A Kentucky-based business that provides services to the healthcare industry has agreed to pay $75,000 and implement corrective actions to settle alleged violations of patient privacy.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 10, 2023
Timothy Massad, a former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and Jay Clayton, a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece that although they support enforcement in the digital asset industry, they believe that lawsuits alone are not the solution to regulating the industry.
