News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has announced over $65 million in grant awards and funding opportunities aimed at addressing mental health and substance use crises. These initiatives are part of the President’s Unity Agenda, with $27.5 million allocated to the Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) program.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
A New York man was sentenced today to 20 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by concealing income from the IRS.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
A federal grand jury in Denver has returned an indictment unsealed on Friday, charging a Colorado dentist with six counts of tax evasion for his use of an illegal tax shelter.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau has conveyed to Morocco its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following its attendance at the PSI African Political Meeting and Outreach Event, co-hosted by Morocco and the United States from January 31 to February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. The United States welcomes Guinea-Bissau’s endorsement and participation in the Initiative and looks forward to working with the Government of Guinea-Bissau to advance the counterproliferation goals of the PSI and its Statement of Interdiction Principles. Guinea-Bissau is the...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
Today in Dakar, Senegal, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes announced more than $64 million in humanitarian assistance for Sub-Saharan Africa. This announcement follows recent commitments by Under Secretary Uzra Zeya, Ambassador Jeffrey Prescott, and Ambassador Michael J. Adler, bringing the total U.S. humanitarian assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa to over $3.8 billion in Fiscal Year 2024. The United States is the largest single humanitarian donor to Africa/Sub-Saharan Africa globally.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) announced a €290 million fine on Uber, citing violations of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) due to transfers of drivers' personal data from the European Union to the United States. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) has responded, noting that these issues date back to 2021-2022, before the implementation of the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework last year.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the availability of approximately $3.48 million for two five-year cooperative agreements aimed at enhancing the capacity of Tribal governments to restore land, reduce waste, prevent environmental contamination, and prepare for and respond to environmental emergencies in Indian country.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Office of the Pardon Attorney has released a Spanish-language version of its application for commutation of sentence. This application can be used to request that the President commute the sentence of an incarcerated individual. The release follows the launch of an improved pardon application in June 2024 and an English-language commutation application in November 2023.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor and the Republic of Colombia have announced that Colombia has joined the Consular Partnership Program to raise awareness among Colombians working in the U.S. about regulations protecting them in American workplaces. This announcement coincides with the beginning of Labor Rights Week.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
Congress established Women’s Equality Day in 1972 to commemorate the finalization of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the constitutional right to vote. The day also highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality, central to which is the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
Cartagena de Indias, August 26, 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
Dr. Jon T. Kosloski has been appointed as the new director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) following his arrival from the National Security Agency. Dr. Kosloski's background includes significant experience in quantum optics, crypto-mathematics, and leading research and analysis teams.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
Around 75% of internet users are from non-English speaking countries in the Majority World, yet social media companies allocate most of their content moderation resources to English-speaking populations in the West. This disparity has led to human rights violations and unjust moderation outcomes in the Majority World. Researchers from these regions have focused on boosting automated detection of harmful content in local languages that are often underrepresented and lack robust technological support.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
Today, at the U.S. Department of Energy’s geothermal workshop, Meta announced a new partnership with Sage Geosystems to significantly expand the use of geothermal power in the United States. "At Meta, we understand the need for reliable, affordable and carbon-free power, and we’re committed to pioneering clean energy initiatives to support our work," a spokesperson from Meta stated. The company expressed excitement about partnering with Sage on a first-of-its-kind project exploring advanced geothermal energy in regions where it has not been previously feasible.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Department of Labor and the Office of the Trade Representative announced today the resolution of a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Labor Mechanism matter, following allegations of labor rights violations at the Volkswagen assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration today announced a $100 million investment in organizations that assist underserved communities, consumers, and small businesses in enrolling for health coverage through HealthCare.gov and the Health Insurance Marketplace®. This initiative, led by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), aims to bolster efforts ahead of the Marketplace Open Enrollment starting November 1, 2024. The grants are part of a larger commitment of up to $500 million over five years, marking the longest grant period and financial commitment to date.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for New Hampshire, supplementing state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 10-13, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Heritage Foundation’s national security and defense experts paid tribute today to the 13 U.S. servicemembers who died in a suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. The bombing occurred during the Biden-Harris administration’s withdrawal from the region.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it secured a settlement agreement with BreakthroughFuel LLC (Breakthrough), a transportation management company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with nationwide operations. The agreement resolves the department’s determination that Breakthrough violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by discriminating against a non-U.S. citizen worker when the company withdrew its offer to work on a project based on his citizenship status.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process has been a cornerstone of the Department of Defense's decision support systems since the 1960s. This process is crucial for supporting the National Defense Strategy, delivering capabilities efficiently, and applying necessary tools and technologies to address emerging threats. Although PPBE has served well for over six decades, continual improvements are necessary to maintain agility in achieving mission success and ensuring warfighter readiness.
