News published on Federal Newswire in July 2023

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News from July 2023

Gallagher: 'Chinese Communist Party has exploited its presence in the Inter-American Development Bank'
Gallagher: 'Chinese Communist Party has exploited its presence in the Inter-American Development Bank'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., who also serves as the Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), joined a group of other lawmakers to present the "Inter-American Development Bank Transparency Act."

Wright-Gallo: 'We must continue to raise the bar for all children'
Wright-Gallo: 'We must continue to raise the bar for all children'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

To nurture the rights and support of children with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) issued updated policy guidance July 24 pertaining to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Long: 'Washington needs to do a better job of incentivizing the private sector to continue investing in R&D'
Long: 'Washington needs to do a better job of incentivizing the private sector to continue investing in R&D'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 27, 2023

China is rapidly closing the gap with the United States in corporate research and development in advanced sectors, according to a report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF).

Haaland: President's establishment of national monument a 'testament to the strength and bravery of Mamie Till-Mobley to honor her son'
Haaland: President's establishment of national monument a 'testament to the strength and bravery of Mamie Till-Mobley to honor her son'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

In recognition of the presidential designation of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, the U.S. Department of the Interior issued a news release July 25.

Hill, Johnson: 'Legislation would do far more to prevent future collapses of digital asset firms than enforcement actions'
Hill, Johnson: 'Legislation would do far more to prevent future collapses of digital asset firms than enforcement actions'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

U.S. lawmakers issued a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler questioning his approach to digital asset regulation.

Tin Tun Naing: 'We cannot just move funds into a banking system controlled by the military'
Tin Tun Naing: 'We cannot just move funds into a banking system controlled by the military'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

Myanmar's first entirely crypto-based banking institution, the Spring Development Bank, which could expand access to financial services and funding for the country's shadow government and its citizens, was set to launch July 22.

Costa: 'Inflation Reduction Act is making significant investments to improve air quality in Fresno County'
Costa: 'Inflation Reduction Act is making significant investments to improve air quality in Fresno County'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman and U.S. Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., came together July 21 to announce funding for Fresno, Calif., to support innovative climate projects and reduce pollution.

Ohio's Davidson: 'Congress must swiftly ban then criminalize any effort to design, build, develop, test or establish a CBDC'
Ohio's Davidson: 'Congress must swiftly ban then criminalize any effort to design, build, develop, test or establish a CBDC'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

The Federal Reserve recently launched FedNow, an instant payment service that some experts are concerned will pave the way for a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Angle: 'We've reached an amended agreement with Amazon that reflects the incurrence of iRobot's new debt'
Angle: 'We've reached an amended agreement with Amazon that reflects the incurrence of iRobot's new debt'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

Amazon and iRobot have modified the price per share of their existing terms of their merger agreement.

Jones: 'Independent grocers have been put at critical disadvantage relative to their dominant competitors'
Jones: 'Independent grocers have been put at critical disadvantage relative to their dominant competitors'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has expressed positive feedback regarding the updated merger enforcement guidelines.

Gillibrand: 'A National Heritage Area designation would encourage more people from all over the country to visit the Finger Lakes'
Gillibrand: 'A National Heritage Area designation would encourage more people from all over the country to visit the Finger Lakes'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

The National Park Service (NPS) delivered a National Heritage Area Feasibility Study to Congress July 18 as part of an ongoing effort to designate the Finger Lakes, a chain of lakes in central New York, as a National Heritage Area (NHA).

Khanna: 'The United States doesn’t have a single one'
Khanna: 'The United States doesn’t have a single one'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) conducted a recent hearing on President Joe Biden's People's Republic of China (PRC) Strategy.

USTR's Tai: 'I commend the government of Mexico for its commitment to bringing this facility into compliance with Mexico’s labor law'
USTR's Tai: 'I commend the government of Mexico for its commitment to bringing this facility into compliance with Mexico’s labor law'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

The governments of the United States and Mexico have announced a remediation plan to address denials of workers' rights at a tire-manufacturing facility in Mexico.

Sherk: 'Proposal has serious implications for auto workers'
Sherk: 'Proposal has serious implications for auto workers'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

James Sherk, the director of the Center for American Freedom at the America First Policy Institute, expressed concerns about a proposal that could have major implications for auto workers in an opinion piece July 18 published in the Detroit News.

Cardona: 'Our 2023 HBCU Scholars are talented students who embody the culture of excellence and inclusion'
Cardona: 'Our 2023 HBCU Scholars are talented students who embody the culture of excellence and inclusion'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona praised the exceptional talents and inclusivity of the 2023 HBCU Scholars.

Becerra: 'The well-being of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander individuals and families hold tremendous significance'
Becerra: 'The well-being of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander individuals and families hold tremendous significance'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services, hosted a summit July 20 focused on improving equity and access to behavioral health care for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.

Adeyemo: 'Today’s actions represent another step in our efforts to constrain Russia’s military capabilities'
Adeyemo: 'Today’s actions represent another step in our efforts to constrain Russia’s military capabilities'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action July 20, 2023, implementing sanctions on Russian entities to hinder their access to critical products and technology.

Joyce: Without clear ways to choose negative options, consumers 'might develop a distrust for retailers, particularly in online commerce'
Joyce: Without clear ways to choose negative options, consumers 'might develop a distrust for retailers, particularly in online commerce'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 26, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed new rules to make it easier for consumers to cancel online subscriptions, including streaming services, with civil penalties for companies that violate the rules.

Fox: 'Many state and Tribal partners share EPA's goal of protecting our nation's waterways'
Fox: 'Many state and Tribal partners share EPA's goal of protecting our nation's waterways'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 25, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency submitted a proposal to streamline and clarify requirements for states and Tribes to protect waterways from discharges of “dredged or fill material” without a permit.

Buttigieg: 'The crisis of traffic deaths on our nation’s roads stretches across the country'
Buttigieg: 'The crisis of traffic deaths on our nation’s roads stretches across the country'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 25, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) allocated $20.9 million in grants for 88 Tribal projects, addressing roadway fatalities and injuries on Tribal lands and prioritizing Native American and Alaska Native communities.

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