News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Matt Miller, Director of the VA Office of Suicide Prevention, extended his gratitude for the opportunity to participate in Day 2 of the Gathering to Prevent Suicide Among American Indian & Alaska Native Service Members, Veterans, & their Families. "Thank you for the critical work you and your team in the VA Office of Suicide Prevention are doing every day," he stated.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Director Rosemarie Hidalgo recently delivered remarks at the Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP) webinar titled "Understanding U.S. v. Rahimi: Practical Considerations." In her address, Hidalgo emphasized the importance of addressing the intersections between domestic violence and firearms to enhance safety and support for survivors and communities.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an initial $800,000 emergency grant to support Georgia's cleanup and recovery efforts in 33 counties following Hurricane Debby. The funding will also facilitate employment and training services for residents in the affected areas.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves delivered remarks in Lake City, South Carolina, announcing a significant milestone for disaster relief in the state. Graves expressed gratitude to Mayor Robinson and Administrator Hall for their welcome and highlighted the presence of Congressman Clyburn.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Mexico from August 28 to 30. In San Diego, Deputy Secretary Verma will meet with sailors assigned to the USS John P. Murtha. He will also hold meetings with Members of Congress.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK) co-hosted a joint symposium titled "Protecting the Virtual Asset Industry from DPRK Exploitation and Disrupting DPRK Revenue Generation" in New York City on August 27, 2024. This event is part of ongoing efforts to curb the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) attempts to earn revenue for its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, which violate multiple UN Security Council resolutions.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The California Senate has approved a bill mandating browser developers to provide an opt-out tool. Advocacy groups, including Consumer Reports and the Electronic Privacy Information Center, along with trade organization Digital Content Next (representing publishers), support the bill. In a letter sent to state lawmakers in March, these groups stated that the proposed law "will help reduce opt-out friction and make it easier for California residents to control their data."
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Extremist settler violence in the West Bank causes intense human suffering, harms Israel’s security, and undermines the prospect for peace and stability in the region. It is critical that the Government of Israel hold accountable any individuals and entities responsible for violence against civilians in the West Bank.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on a proposed early cleanup action for the Newtown Creek Superfund Site, located in Brooklyn and Queens, New York City. This initiative focuses on the East Branch of Newtown Creek and is part of the larger effort to clean up the entire site.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez met with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and her team of ministers on August 28, 2024, in Lima to promote trade and economic opportunities with the United States. He was accompanied by a delegation of U.S. businesses hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and the U.S. Embassy to Peru.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani regarding the grave situation in the Red Sea following Houthi attacks on the DELTA SOUNION oil tanker and the urgent need to prevent an environmental disaster, according to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, and the Federal Trade Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance competition by improving coordination in evaluating the potential impacts of mergers and acquisitions on labor markets.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ), in collaboration with the Department of Labor (DOL) and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU). This agreement aims to enhance the ability of the FTC and DOJ to investigate the impact of mergers and acquisitions on labor markets.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it is initiating a process to cancel all products containing the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal). This follows an emergency suspension of the pesticide on August 6, 2024. The decision comes after AMVAC Chemical Corporation (AMVAC) expressed its intent to voluntarily cancel the remaining pesticide products containing DCPA in the United States and internationally.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves delivered remarks at the South Carolina Sustainability Institute on August 28, 2024. The event was held in Rosemont and brought together local and state leaders, including Mayor Cogswell, Mayor Burgess, and Representative Wetmore.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
On the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Tonga, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Community announced the planned expansion of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils movement to the Pacific Islands region.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. — The tax legislation signed by President Donald Trump in December 2017 significantly reduced federal revenues, particularly benefiting the wealthiest Americans. Following these tax cuts, federal revenues dropped sharply and remain below projections made prior to their enactment. An issue brief from the Center for American Progress (CAP) provides a new analysis of economic trends and federal revenues, explaining how the Trump tax cuts' low revenues hinder investment in communities.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a federal court judgment requiring 15 gas stations, operating under brands such as BP, Mobil, and Sunoco in Bronx, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, to pay over $1 million in back wages and liquidated damages to more than 100 current and former employees. This judgment follows a federal investigation.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
Marco Santori, the chief legal officer of the digital asset exchange Kraken, stated that a federal judge's ruling that the tokens traded on Kraken are not securities contradicts claims from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He described this as a victory for regulatory certainty and the broader crypto community. Santori shared his statement in an Aug. 23 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), stated that the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 would create more American jobs while decreasing reliance on China for critical items such as semiconductors and rare earth metals. Timmons shared his statement in a July 31 press release.
