News published on Federal Newswire in May 2023

Ademeyo: 'Small manufacturing businesses play a vital role in our economy'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 26, 2023

The Biden-Harris administration outlined the historic support being provided to small manufacturing businesses across the United States through the State Small Business Credit Initiative.

Architecture Industry Sees a Glimmer of Hope with Slight Uptick in Billings After Five Consecutive Months of Decline: AIA/Deltek Report

By Federal Newswire Report | May 26, 2023

The American Institute of Architects reported a modest increase in billings for architecture firms in March.

Moore: ‘The growing patchwork of state privacy laws is confusing consumers'

By Tamara Browning | May 26, 2023

TechNet leaders are promoting the need for a federal privacy law ahead of a Congressional subcommittee hearing on privacy shortfalls.

NVIDIA: 'Our quantum computing platform gives Rolls-Royce a potential path to tackle these problems head-on'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 26, 2023

NVIDIA, Rolls-Royce and Classiq announce quantum computing breakthrough for computational fluid dynamics in jet engines

IBM Launches $100 Million Partnership develop technologies toward a100,000-qubit quantum-centric supercomputer

By Federal Newswire Report | May 26, 2023

IBM launches $100 million partnership with global universities to develop novel technologies toward a 100,000-qubit quantum-centric Supercomputer

ITI president and CEO: 'The CHIPS Act will strengthen the United States’ innovation ecosystem'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 26, 2023

The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) emphasized the importance of maintaining global competition and leadership in semiconductor research and manufacturing as the U.S. implements the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.

Noland: Avoidance of U.S. debt default crucial because of ‘its deleterious impact’ on the U.S. dollar’s role, relations with China

By Federal Newswire Report | May 26, 2023

The executive vice president at Peterson Institute for International Economics has suggested that among the more ominous fallouts of a U.S. debt default are how it could affect the U.S. standing in the world and in relation to China.

Salvadoran-linked group denies 'odd rumors' that plans for Bitcoin have been shelved

By Federal Newswire Report | May 26, 2023

An organization, with ties to the El Salvador government, has disputed claims that the country's plans to create a haven for Bitcoin (BTC) enthusiasts have been abandoned, according to a Cryptonews article published Tuesday.

Becerra: 'This proposed rule will save both states and the federal government money'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 26, 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would increase transparency into what Medicare is charged for prescription drugs.

Vilsack: USDA funding 'will help people in small towns, rural places and on Tribal lands build stronger communities and brighter futures'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 26, 2023

Rural communities in eight states and Puerto Rico are getting a federal assist with immediate needs and in creating continuing economic development.

Polite: Defendant 'brutally tortured another human being to prevent interference with his illegal activities'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 26, 2023

A Pennsylvania man was found guilty by a federal jury of multiple felonies, including torture and illegally exporting weapons and parts to Iraq, the U.S. Department of Justice reported.

Civil Rights Chief: 'I thank Forsyth County Schools for assessing and responding to the needs of the students' on book removals

By Federal Newswire Report | May 25, 2023

Forsyth County Schools in Georgia has agreed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to solicit student input on removing books from its school libraries, an OCR press release said.

American Dental Association: 'Addressing dental workforce shortages and maldistribution in rural areas' is a top priority

By Federal Newswire Report | May 25, 2023

During a Senate Finance Health Care Subcommittee on May 17, the American Dental Association (ADA) issued a statement advocating for greater access to dental health care, calling it a "critical aspect of overall health."

BLM Policy will side-step congress to change our national land-use heritage

By Jerry Schickedanz | May 25, 2023

The Bureau of Land Management is sidestepping Congress to rewrite rules that govern how federal lands will be managed.

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, May 2-3, 2023

By Federal Newswire | May 25, 2023

News Release: The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting that was held on May 2-3, 2023.

Murthy: 'We are in the middle of a national youth mental health crisis'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 25, 2023

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued an advisory on the effect of social media on the country's youth that suggests its benefits are offset by its risks to mental health.

Rep. Chip Roy memo encourages republican colleagues to 'Hold the Line' on "Limit, Save, Grow"

By Federal Newswire Report | May 25, 2023

In a memo addressed to House GOP colleagues, U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) outlined the main points of the party’s proposed "Limit, Save, Grow" Act, highlighting the urgent need to "hold the line for hard-working Americans against a woke and weaponized government.

Bitcoin Policy Institute senior fellow on DAME Tax: 'This isn’t serious economics'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 25, 2023

The White House's Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) has published a blog post expanding on the new Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) excise tax, which is included in President Biden's proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.