News from March 2023
Blinken: U.S. has 'no higher priority than bringing home U.S. nationals held hostage or wrongfully detained'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
American aid worker Jeff Woodke was released from captivity in West Africa after being held by his Nigerian captors for more than six years.
Buttigieg: SMART grants in Alabama are 'making transit more accessible and reliable'
By Karen Kidd | Mar 29, 2023
The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham is receiving $1,492,204 to address transportation needs.
Federal Reserve System discusses Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on March 28
By Federal Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on March 28, 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 March 27 by Federal Reserve System
By Federal Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Implementation and Transmission of Monetary Policy
By Federal Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: Thank you very much for inviting me to be part of the H. Parker Willis Lecture Series. As you know, Dr. Willis was a distinguished professor here at Washington and Lee University. Among many other accomplishments, he helped create the Federal Reserve System. He served as the first secretary to the Federal Reserve Board from 1914 to 1918 and later as the first research director.
Blinken: Human rights 'apply to everyone, everywhere’
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 28, 2023
U.S. Sec. of State Antony Blinken launched the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices at a press briefing this week, calling it "a factual, objective, and rigorous accounting of human rights conditions around the world."
Myers: 'Trafficking vulnerable minors’ bodies for financial gain is a despicable crime'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 28, 2023
An Indiana man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for pimping out a 17-year-old girl online to perform sex acts at multiple Indianapolis area hotels.
Turkel: China's persecution of Uyghurs 'the most sophisticated genocide in the modern era'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 28, 2023
The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held its second hearing on March 23, titled "The Chinese Communist Party's Ongoing Uyghur Genocide."
Vilsack: Agriculture Department helps communities adapt to 'changing climate and water scarcity'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 28, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture Sec. Tom Vilsack met March 23 with the heads of the Departments of Agriculture for the seven Colorado River Basin states to address the region's historic megadrought.
Kelly: 'What Red Oak Roasters did is wage theft'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 28, 2023
A federal investigation found an Algood restaurant reportedly used misused workers' tips and violated child labor laws.
Federal Reserve System discusses Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Savings and Loan Holding Company on March 27
By Federal Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Taylor: Trade mission in Panama hopes 'to help expand trade and increase collaboration'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 28, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor recently arrived in Panama City to launch a regional agribusiness trade mission.
Cole: Lower energy prices ensure no one has to choose between 'food on the table or fuel in the car'
By Bob Pepalis | Mar 28, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he recently designated legislation introduced by Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) as H.R. 1 to signal it is a top legislative priority.
Treasury official wants 'critical' cryptocurrency balance between innovation, public safety, financial stability
By Juliette Fairley | Mar 28, 2023
The importance of innovation in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space must be balanced with public safety and financial stability, according to a group of government officials who spoke at the 2023 D.C. Blockchain Summit this week.
Blinken: U.S. urges Uganda 'to strongly reconsider' implementing Anti-Homosexuality Act
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 28, 2023
The anti-gay law passed recently in Uganda represents a significant setback for the LGBTQ+ community in the country and is being condemned by countries and human rights organizations worldwide.
Brown: 'Training is essential to the safety of our first responders'
By Karen Kidd | Mar 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration recently announced more than $25 million in grant funds to train first responders, strengthen safety programs, improve safety, reduce environmental impacts and educate the public health.
Young: 'No silver bullet' answer exists in combatting China's economic coercion
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 28, 2023
When it comes to China’s use of economic coercion to influence global affairs, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) recommends a two-pronged approach of resilience and relief to counter it. As a corollary, the CSIS suggests avoiding retaliation.
Reed at Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing: 'We cannot succeed if we do not have adequate numbers of men and women'
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 28, 2023
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services recently heard testimony on ongoing recruiting challenges the U.S. military is facing and how to increase recruitment.
Cracking the COVID Code: John Moody Reveals China's Secrets and America's Wake-up Call
By Federal Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
John Moody is the author of "Of Course They Knew, Of Course They…" and "The World We Wish," two fiction books on China and Covid. He is a former senior vice president at Fox News.
Sixkiller: 'Companies are making strides to reduce pollution'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 28, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued its Toxics Release Inventory 2021 National Analysis report on chemical releases and waste management in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
