News published on Federal Newswire in June 2023

News from June 2023


Trottenberg: 'DOT is proud to support the RAAMP program to help address safety issues and save lives in Oklahoma'

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau announced a low-interest, long-term loan of $41.55 million to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the Rural Two-Lane Advancement and Management Plan (RAAMP).


Becerra: ‘ORR has worked hard to provide unaccompanied children’

A internal audit found the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services followed program policies and processes that were created to either meet or exceed legal criteria for the placement of unaccompanied minors with vetted sponsors.


Blinken: Dedication of diplomats and staff in Saudi Arabia 'inspires us all'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah encompassed critical issues such as mediation in Sudan and human rights.


Blockchain Assocation CEO argues 'there is no regulatory clarity for digital assets' in SEC fight against crypto

As U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler claims cryptocurrency exchanges already have regulations to follow, Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith argues lawmakers' introduction of a regulatory proposal draft just one week before the SEC sued two leading crypto exchanges is evidence there is a lack of regulatory certainty.


CEO of Globant: '...being named a leader reflects Globant's comprehensive AI journey and our commitment to offering value-driven services'

Responding to Globant being named a leader in a 2023 AI vendor assessment by IDC MarketScape, Globant CEO Martín Migoya expressed confidence in his company's AI capabilities and said he expects further growth in the future.


Fudge: 'Everyone in this country deserves to be safe and healthy in their homes'

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is observing June as National Healthy Homes Month with activities that focus on the link between housing quality and residents' health.


Public notices: Federal Reserve System publishes 3 in week ending May 27

There were three notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending May 27, according to the Federal Register.


Michel: ‘We thank our Taiwan partners for helping us reach this important milestone’ in signing a trade agreement

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative expressed support of an agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan to strengthen and deepen trade between the two countries.


Lawyer: Sackett v. EPA case shows 50 years of wetlands practices 'not working'

A U.S. Supreme Court decision released May 25 has encouraged some opponents of President Biden’s sweeping 30x30 initiative to set aside vast amounts of land for conservation purposes.


Fudge: Stability Vouchers 'help thousands of people move off the streets into permanent housing'

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing $45 million in assistance to public-housing authorities and collaborating organizations to fight homelessness in their communities.


Stluka: 'GusNIP projects have worked to increase access to healthy foods'

Participants in a particular federal nutrition program consume more healthy fruits and vegetables than does the average American adult, according to a study of the program's effectiveness.


Grewal: ‘You simply can’t ignore the rules because you don’t like them’

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed complaints against cryptocurrency companies Coinbase Inc. and Binance Holdings Ltd. for several alleged securities law violations.


Thomas: 'The consequences for shortchanging employees can be costly'

A Philadelphia-based federal court ordered a home care agency and its owner to pay more than $7 million in back wages and liquidated damages to 1,230 current and former employees.


Huang: DGX GH200 AI supercomputers expands ‘the frontier of AI’

An NVIDIA DGXTM supercomputer powered by NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchips and the NVIDIA NVLink Switch System was unveiled as a new type of large-memory AI supercomputer.


Raimondo: 'The United States has provided a much-needed market for the steel that Ukraine is able to export'

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced a presidential proclamation extending the temporary suspension of 232 Tariffs on Ukraine steel.


Fudge: 'Programs like Jobs Plus help individuals and families to reach their goals'

Public-housing authorities will be receiving $22.5 million in federal funding to help residents access the services offered in a program designed to strengthen renters' financial foundations.


Downey: 'FBI will not tolerate financial predators living off empty promises'

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced the sentencing of two men found guilty of defrauding multiple people in a container home scheme, leading to a combined sentence of 34 years in federal prison.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tai: Rapid Response Labor Mechanism ensures ‘workers at the Draxton facility can freely exercise their rights’

The United States is seeking a review of Mexico under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism because of suspected denial of workers’ rights at the Draxton facility in Irapuato, Guanajuato.


Buttigieg: Funding 'will help save lives by making our roads safer for commercial vehicle drivers and everyone who shares the road with them'

More than $471 million in grant funding is going to 56 states, territories and local transportation offices to support programs designed to reduce commercial motor vehicle accidents, injuries and fatalities.