News from May 2023
VA announces loosening of face mask restrictions at its healthcare facilities
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that it is relaxing pandemic-era face mask requirements for low-risk areas at VA medical facilities.
Levine: 'Premom broke its promises and compromised consumers’ privacy'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission recently charged Premom, the developer of a fertility app, for deceptive practices and the sharing of users' personal information with third parties illegally.
Under Secretary for Terrorism: 'Treasury’s sanctions against the most senior Wagner Group representative in Mali identify and disrupt a key operative'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced sanctions against a Mali-based leader of the Russian Wagner Group.
Nelson: Sanctions 'highlight the DPRK’s extensive illicit cyber and IT worker operations'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Four entities and one individual have received sanctions for conducting illegal cybercrimes to help fund the North Korean government.
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings from April 10 through May 3, 2023
By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes of its interest rate meetings from April 10 through May 3, 2023.
Fudge: Funding 'will help make Tribal communities safer, healthier and help families thrive'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the awarding of $95 million to 55 communities through the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program.
FTC: Edmodo unlawfully obtained students' personal data, violated COPPA compliance for advertising
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has obtained an order against education technology provider Edmodo for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule by collecting personal information without parental consent.
Gordon: Mortgage program 'is an important resource for the nation’s senior homeowners'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Federal Housing Administration unveiled new policies that will allow for faster payment of funds to mortgages when they assign a home equity conversion mortgage, or a reverse mortgage, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Fudge: 'Join us on the National Mall this June to experience the future of housing'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National Association of Home Builders announced new details regarding the Innovative Housing Showcase, including the first round of exhibitors.
DOD enters into $10 million agreement with Six Sigma for microelectronics manufacturing
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Department of Defense announced May 24 that it has entered into a $10 million agreement with Six Sigma under the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III authorities to help the nation’s microelectronics manufacturing capability.
Becerra: 'The need for meaningful access to language services continues to grow'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights published a report listing the department's progress toward improving access to language assistance programs to those with limited English proficiency.
U.S. Trade Ambassador Tai promotes new global trade relationships to mark World Trade Week
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released a statement May 22 to commemorate of the start of World Trade Week, emphasizing the importance of trade on a global scale.
Clark: 'The U.S.-China relationship not only demands serious dialogue but also leadership and action'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce expressed concerns over mounting risks posed by Chinese policies.
Becerra: 'Everyone experiencing a mental health crisis in America should have access to rapidly responsive, culturally competent care'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Thirteen communities across the country are receiving federal grant funding for mobile crisis response teams that will help police with mental health and substance-use crises.
Lago: Joint Economic Commission 'will help facilitate collaboration on Egypt’s ambitious development goals'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago led a U.S. delegation on an official visit to Cairo to co-chair the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission.
U.S. wants Mexico to review alleged denail of worker's rights at Goodyear SLP
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. has asked Mexico to review the treatment of workers at a Goodyear facility in San Luis Potosí after workers rejected a collective bargaining agreement and complained that their rights to organize weren't being recognized.
Gallagher: U.S.-China relations 'an existential competition over what life will look like over the next hundred years'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.) told the Federal Newswire China Desk Podcast that he thinks of U.S.-China relations over the next century as "a short-term sprint and a long-term marathon."
Dutch Medical Supplier Philips ordered to pay more than $62 million to settle FCPA charges
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Amsterdam-based company Koninklijke Philips N.V. has been ordered to pay more than $62 million to settle charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in its sales of medical diagnostic equipment in China.
Yellen: 'If Congress fails to increase the debt limit, it would cause severe hardship to American families'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen said the nation will be unable to pay its bills as soon as June 1 if the debt ceiling isn't raised.
Yanoff: 'The need for more antidiabetic treatment options is clear'
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced sending warning letters to firms responsible for two popular e-cigarette products and issued draft guidance relating to diabetes drug efficacy.
