News from June 2023
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Seven individuals in a malign influence group tied to Russian intelligence have been sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by chairman Gary Gensler, is “weaponizing their role to kill [the crypto] industry.” The junior Senator from Tennessee tweeted the comment following the SEC’s announcement of back-to-back lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, the largest crypto exchanges globally and in the U.S., respectively.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 8, 2023
According to a report from The White House website, the 30x30 initiative is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s America the Beautiful plan and aims to conserve at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
By Bob Pepalis | Jun 8, 2023
A panel of experts on China gathered virtually to discuss whether China is shifting its focus from economic ties to conflict mediation in the Middle East.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Reps. Patrick McHenry and Glenn Thompson, chairmen of the House Financial Services Committee and the House Committee on Agriculture, respectively, recently released a draft bill aiming to improve regulation of the digital asset industry.
By Federal Department News | Jun 8, 2023
Corn and soybean producers in more than 1,000 U.S. counties have been added to a federal insurance option that covers unexpected decreases in operating margin.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Federal Department News | Jun 8, 2023
A website for certain visa certification announced by Occupational Safety and Health Administration is intended to ensure the safety of vulnerable workers, an OSHA official said in a news release.
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 8, 2023
According to Rep. Delia Ramirez's (D-Ill.) campaign website, Ramirez "understands that we are at a crisis point to act on climate change and that we need swift and decisive action to prevent a climate catastrophe." The website emphasizes "that future generations are depending on our leaders today to take bold and principled stances to end our reliance on fossil fuels, make a full transition to clean energy, and transform our economy to be greener and cleaner."
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 8, 2023
According to Inside Climate News, Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) is "an avid environmental justice advocate and supporter of a Green New Deal". She also recently tweeted "I know firsthand that health justice is climate justice – & I’m fighting for a Green New Deal so that kids in my community can thrive & survive."
By Federal Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra was one of many executives to reflect on the importance of Pride Month following the raising of the Progress Pride Flag outside the department’s headquarters.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced the completion of the environmental review for offshore wind leasing in the Gulf of Mexico.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Generative AI is introducing a new era of computing for productivity, content creation, gaming and more.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
In a press release dated June 6, 2023, Kristin Smith, the CEO of the Blockchain Association, released a statement regarding recent actions taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in relation to digital assets.
By David Beasley | Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., did not respond to Federal Newswire's request for comment on Natural Asset Companies seeking approval for land conservation efforts.
By David Beasley | Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., did not respond to Federal Newswire's request for comment on Natural Asset Companies seeking approval for land conservation efforts.
By David Beasley | Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., did not respond to Federal Newswire's request for comment on Natural Asset Companies seeking approval for land conservation efforts.
By David Beasley | Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., did not respond to Federal Newswire's request for comment on Natural Asset Companies seeking approval for land conservation efforts.
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 8, 2023
Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, did not respond to Federal Newswire's request for comment on Natural Asset Companies seeking approval for land conservation efforts.
