News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $26 million in grants to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding will be utilized by 55 states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure in places where children learn and play, advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Action Plan.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
A former energy trader pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a scheme to bribe Mexican government officials to secure contracts for his then-employer, Vitol Inc. (Vitol), the U.S. affiliate of the largest independent energy trading firm in the world.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On Wednesday, extensive coordination between the Justice Department and its domestic and international partners resulted in a major enforcement operation that dismantled a human smuggling network based in Guatemala. In June 2022, this network smuggled people into the United States on a journey that ended with the deaths of 53 migrants in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas. Twenty-one of the deceased migrants were Guatemalan.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
El 22 de agosto, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA) anunció $26 millones en fondos para proteger a los niños del plomo en el agua potable en escuelas y jardines infantiles. Esta subvención será utilizada por 55 estados y territorios, así como el Distrito de Columbia, para reducir la exposición al plomo donde los niños aprenden y juegan, avanzando en los objetivos del Plan de Acción de Tuberías y Pinturas con Plomo de la Administración Biden-Harris.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas held a joint press conference with Joint Task Force Alpha Co-Directors Ian Hanna and Jim Hepburn to discuss a significant arrest in the case regarding the 2022 human smuggling incident that resulted in the death of 53 men, women, and children, along with 11 injured. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, head of the Criminal Division, provided remarks.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $352,000 in grants to Louisiana aimed at reducing lead exposure in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding is part of a broader initiative encompassing 55 states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, to mitigate lead risks where children learn and play. The effort aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has mandated the Southlake location of a national childcare provider to reinstate an employee and compensate them with $43,295 in back wages and damages. The employee was terminated after reporting concerns about unsanitary and unsafe conditions in the facility’s kitchen to Texas health officials.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri delivered remarks on a significant update to a 2022 human smuggling case in San Antonio, Texas.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Project 2025 is a plan aimed at altering America's system of checks and balances to implement a far-right agenda. The proposal seeks to transfer power from the general populace to politicians, judges, and corporations. This article examines how Project 2025 could specifically impact veterans in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The University of Utah has been selected to receive $6.5 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. The funding will support the development of indoor air quality management and greenhouse gas reduction plans for schools in urban and rural areas in Utah and Nevada, as well as with the Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The Department of Defense has announced the selection of a team of American and Finnish academic researchers to investigate fundamental questions that could lead to significant advancements in future communication systems.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Over the past decade, American democracy has faced increasing levels of extremism and threats of political violence, posing significant challenges to the rule of law and the ability to conduct free and fair elections.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
A man who sent letters from state prison expressing a desire to kill federal judges, U.S. Marshals, and federal prosecutors was sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
A federal grand jury in Kansas has indicted seven individuals, including five current and former high-ranking officers of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (Boilermakers Union), for their alleged involvement in a $20 million embezzlement scheme spanning 15 years.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
As people age, they face higher risks of extreme heat-related health conditions and deaths. With nearly 1 in 4 Americans projected to be age 65 or older by 2050, urgent federal, state, and local policy action is needed to address extreme heat and protect older adults. A new report from the Center for American Progress reviews how older adults’ health status, energy insecurity, neighborhood conditions and housing quality, and social connectedness uniquely impact their ability to stay protected from extreme heat. This report also outlines federal, state, and local policy...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
During World Water Week from August 25−29, the Indian Health Service (IHS) is hosting events across Indian Country to highlight successful projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and to recognize the importance of improving water and sanitation infrastructure in tribal communities. These events will also celebrate the 65th anniversary of the IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction Program (SFC) and its history.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $267,000 in funding for Arkansas to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant will be used by 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Washington, D.C. – In over one million restaurants across the United States, employees are responsible for ensuring both a delightful dining experience and adherence to food safety protocols. Consistent food safety practices, such as those outlined in ServSafe® training, significantly reduce the likelihood of foodborne illness incidents.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Aug 21, 2024
Utah filed a legal challenge this week in the U.S. Supreme Court against the federal government to confront a longstanding issue that involves the control and ownership of federal lands within the state. If accepted by the Court, the case could have implications for other western states where the federal government owns large swathes of land.
