News published on Federal Newswire in June 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that the second cohort for the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants of more than $77 million has been chosen.

Becerra: Administration 'transforming and expanding behavioral health support across our country'

Nearly $9 million in federal support has been awarded to 20 grantees across the country to increase and improve mental-health and substance-use services in rural and underserved communities.

Thompson: 'High priority' placed on 'cases involving children'

A West Virginia man was found guilty of receiving child pornography and possessing prepubescent child porn.

Federal Reserve System discusses Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records on June 21

The US Federal Reserve System published a three page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Justice for Landowners: Jeff McCoy’s Legal Legacy and 15 Supreme Court Wins

Jeff McCoy is an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, where he leads the Coastal Land Rights Initiative.

Genetic testing company 1Health.io accused of not securing sensitive genetic and health data

Samuel Levine of the Federal Trade Commission said it is not acceptable by FTC standards for companies to rewrite privacy policies after obtaining data. A June 16th press release from the FTC expressed charges against genetic testing company 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene.

Nomination hearing

News Release: Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Scott, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am honored by President Biden's nomination to serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. If confirmed, I will continue to use my experience and expertise in pursuit of the goals that Congress assigned to the Federal Reserve on behalf of all Americans: maximum employment and price stability.

Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress

News Release: Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to present the Federal Reserve's semiannual Monetary Policy Report.

Guzman: EPA works toward 'expeditious and safe defueling and closure of the Red Hill fuel storage facility'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the finalization of an administrative consent order with the U.S. Department of the Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency to safely defuel and close the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

IBM to build its first European quantum data center to serve expanding ecosystem

IBM to Build its First European Quantum Data Center to Serve Expanding Ecosystem

Oxman: Applauds 'efforts to modernize and reform the U.S. tax code and advance U.S. competitiveness'

The Information Technology Industry Council, an industry trade group, recently applauded the introduction of the Build It in America Act.

Wilkins: 'We are heartened to learn that Maine has repealed its Certificate of Public Advantage law'

The Federal Trade Commission policy director cheered on the state of Maine's decision to repeal its Hospital and Health Care Provider Cooperation Act.

Muluk: 'I applied for Shark Tank because we felt Surgical Safety Net yielded promising results'

The Pittsburgh VA Interdisciplinary Medical Preoperative Assessment Consultation and Treatment Clinic (IMPACT) team found most post-surgery VA readmissions could have been avoided with the proper safety net in place.

Duong: 'Evidence that these halving events supported Bitcoin price action is not entirely clear cut'

According to a recent analysis by Coinbase, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in America, the impact of Bitcoin halving events on the asset's performance is still unknown because a number of exogenous factors have a big impact on how the market behaves.

Federal Reserve System discusses Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Savings and Loan Holding Companies on June 20

By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2023

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company discussed on June 20 by Federal Reserve System

By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2023

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Becerra: HHS 'stands ready to help' states to ensure Medicaid coverage continues

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Sec. Xavier Becerra has sent a second letter to state governors emphasizing the importance of maintaining Medicaid coverage for eligible individuals and families.

The Cartel Connection: Channing Mavrellis on China's Money Laundering Ties with Cartels

By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2023

Channing Mavrellis is the Director of Illicit Trade for Global Financial Integrity.

Parton: DOL works to 'modernize their unemployment insurance systems and improve service delivery'

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $653 million in American Rescue Plan funds to assist states in modernizing their unemployment insurance systems, combating fraud and improving service delivery to claimants and employers.

Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, Euro-Information continue collaboration with IBM to shape bank’s quantum future