News published on Federal Newswire in June 2023

News from June 2023


No comment from Rep. Cori Bush on Natural Asset Companies offering financial incentives to promote conservation efforts

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Intrinsic Exchange Group (IEG) have collaborated to introduce Natural Asset Companies (NACs), an asset class aimed at turning ecosystems and related services into tradable financial assets. Conservationists, however, argue that NACS only benefit wealthy investment firms and could eventually lead to the privatization of public assets.


Krishnamoorthi on report of China’s recent intelligence collecting: 'We need to take the threats posed by the CCP seriously'

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) took to Twitter to share his concerns about a report released by Recorded Future, a threat intelligence company, that analyzed recent Chinese open-source intelligence (OSINT) collecting.


Tlaib: 'Transformative real change' happens from the outside

Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is pushing for action from public officials and U.S. residents to combat climate change.


Johnson: 'Through hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters, health centers keep their doors open'

Communities in hurricane-prone areas are receiving approximately $65 million in federal assistance from the Biden administration to keep primary-care services operational in future emergencies.


Granholm: 'Accelerating the deployment of hydrogen is key' for a clean energy future

The Biden-Harris administration recently unveiled the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, a comprehensive plan aimed at accelerating the production, processing, delivery, storage and utilization of clean hydrogen.


Ahuja: ‘We are proud to celebrate AA and NHPI Heritage Month and recognize the talents they bring to public service’

The Biden-Harris administration organized a conference May 23 with the goal of fostering leadership among federal employees who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.



The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Whitehouse: US needs 'more robust anti-money laundering safeguards' to hold cartels in check

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) believes the United States needs stricter laws to stop Mexican drug cartels and organized crime from using digital resources, such as financial technology applications, for money laundering schemes.


Dunn: 'Cartels are really fighting against America,' making billions on non-taxable profits

U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.), during a recent interview with the Federal Newswire, spoke out against China using cartels as a tool to fight against the United States.


Amazon Web Services announces new Security Lake system for 'greater visibility' into threats

Amazon Web Services, a unit of the tech giant, has announced the launch of its 'Security Lake' system, which aims to consolidate and manage security data across a variety of sources, which the company says will strengthen security by detecting potential threats more easily.


Federal Reserve System discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB on June 7

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Romig: 'Social Security has done more to relieve poverty than any program in American history'

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities director of Social Security and disability policy recently issued a report stating Social Security benefits significantly reduce poverty in the United States, particularly among older adults and children.


Steel: 'We should remember that the CCP’s brutality is not new'

The 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Bejing was June 2.


Rainer: 'OCR continues to receive complaints about health care providers disclosing their patients’ protected health information'

A New Jersey-based health care provider has reached a $30,000 settlement with the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human for disclosing patient information while responding to a negative review online.


Austin: ‘Deeply saddened to hear of the tragedy in Balasore’

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin has offered his condolences to those affected by the train collision in India last week.


Gordon: 'Many homeowners continue to experience hardships'

The Federal Housing Administration introduced an innovative proposal designed to help keep struggling homeowners in their homes.


Agencies issue final guidance on third-party risk management

News Release: Federal bank regulatory agencies today issued final joint guidance designed to help banking organizations manage risks associated with third-party relationships, including relationships with financial technology companies.


Nvidia unveils new server specification to assist accelerated computer needs

Nvidia, a California-based company that invented the graphics processing unit, has unveiled a server specification that will give system manufacturers modular architecture to meet data centers’ accelerated computing needs.


Former New Mexico State dean: President Biden's 30x30 initiative 'has become more about politics than science'

The Biden administration’s 30x30 conservation initiative seeks to expand the extent of land that is held by the federal government.