News from July 2023
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) puts the responsibility of increased border crime on Biden-Mayorkas policies.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The Department of the Interior announced on July 21 the distribution of more than $295 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and territories of the United States.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) is investing more than $2 million to preserve several historic battlefields.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
During the WebX conference in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed support for the Web3 industry's potential to transform the internet and drive social change.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
President Joe Biden has selected four military officers to take on “key roles” to ensure the United States military and U.S. Navy “remain the most powerful and capable forces in the world.”
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to take regulatory action to protect consumers from the predatory practices of data brokers, highlighting the extensive collection and sale of personal data that impacts consumers' privacy.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control issued sanctions against three Malian government and military officials for facilitating the deployment and expansion of the Wagner Group Private Military Company and its activities in Mali.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced it is initiating two new actions intended to lower housing costs in the U.S. by increasing the supply of affordable housing. The measures include an $85 million "first-of-its-kind" grant program.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
This past week, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission settled a lawsuit accusing Surescripts of operating illegally to maintain monopolies over the electronic prescriptions market.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
According to a recent survey by the CFA Institute, investment professionals in emerging markets, especially in China and India, are more supportive of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) compared to those in developed markets. Meanwhile, the High Court of Singapore ruled that cryptocurrency is property capable of being held in trust, and the judge highlighted that he sees no difference between crypto, fiat money, or other objects of value created by mutual faith in them.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
A recent Reuters report examined the increased scrutiny U.S. lenders could face following the update release by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice regarding merged guidelines.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning gave his approval of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill which was recently passed by the House.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
In a recent letter addressed to Vice President Kamala Harris, Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) encouraged her to meet with Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai Ching-te when he visits the US. In the letter, dated July 26, the congressmen notified Harris of the upcoming visit in August and said the meeting would emphasize the friendship between the two countries.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: Following its stress test earlier this year, the Federal Reserve Board today announced the individual capital requirements for all large banks, effective on October 1.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: Bank regulatory agencies today requested comment on a proposal to increase the strength and resilience of the banking system. The proposal would modify large bank capital requirements to better reflect underlying risks and increase the consistency of how banks measure their risks.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
U.S. Rep. Michelle Park Steel, R-Calif., recently expressed her endorsement on X, formerly known as Twitter, for a new bipartisan bill led by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
Brad Johnson is the president of Mission of Hope, started in 1972 to address humanitarian needs in Haiti.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
Three separate energy associations responded to a recent deal restricting energy production in the Gulf of Mexico. The joint statement, found in a July 21st press release, expressed their opinion that these regulations are unmerited and damaging.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the initial recipients of technical assistance through its Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) program, including Syracuse, NY; Rockford, IL; Redmond, WA; and Sun Prairie, WI.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced the introduction of a new online filing tool on VA.gov.
