News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
It is a pleasure to meet with Minister Godongwana at this G20 to discuss our shared international economic priorities as we look ahead to South Africa’s G20 host year in 2025 and the United States' host year in 2026.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Amkor Technology, Inc. have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $400 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. President Biden signed this bipartisan act as part of his Investing in America agenda to revitalize semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, strengthen the domestic supply chain, create jobs, and support future industries.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the completion of a significant phase in the cleanup of the Unimatic Manufacturing Corp. Superfund site in Fairfield, New Jersey. This milestone marks the end of demolition and soil removal activities, with sediment cleanup and groundwater monitoring set to commence.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
On July 26, 2024, several key figures from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued statements commemorating the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA, signed into law on July 26, 1990, was a landmark piece of legislation aimed at prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various sectors including employment, transportation, and access to government programs.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
On Tuesday, July 23rd, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with leaders from the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), which represents various companies in the U.S. textile and apparel industry. NCTO members employ thousands of Americans, bolster economic development in the region, and have helped position the United States as a global leader in textile research and development.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Arizona Senator Janae Shamp stated that cartels must be designated as terrorist organizations to stop them. Shamp made the statement in an interview with Federal Newswire on July 15.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Terrell County Sheriff Thad Cleveland stated that cartels "are in every state throughout the United States." Cleveland made this statement during an interview on the podcast Texas Talks on July 8.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
On behalf of the U.S. Government, I extend warm wishes to Liberia on its 177th year of independence.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
As technology becomes increasingly integral to modern life, ensuring it does not create new barriers for people with disabilities is crucial to upholding the promise of equal opportunity under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This includes technologies used by employers, state and local government services such as public schools, voting systems, public transit systems, and places of public accommodation like doctors' offices and private colleges. As the ADA marks its 34th anniversary this month, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the Equal Employment...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is traveling to Beirut, Lebanon; Nicosia, Cyprus; and Adana, Türkiye on July 26-27. Executive Secretary Dereck J. Hogan and Bureau of Consular Affairs Assistant Secretary Rena Bitter will join the Deputy Secretary on his trip.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will virtually cohost the first public meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing (Strike Force) on Thursday, Aug. 1, to discuss enforcement actions aimed at lowering prices for Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $3.4 million to 38 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to provide housing assistance for young adults transitioning out of foster care who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The funding, part of HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative, will support 257 vouchers and administrative fees.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Attorney General Merrick B. Garland signed a final rule under Title II of the ADA to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. MDE includes equipment such as medical examination tables, weight scales, dental chairs, x-ray machines, and mammography machines. Accessible MDE is essential for people with disabilities to have equal access to medical care.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
On July 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began overseeing the installation of barriers to reduce contamination concentrations in groundwater at the Franklin Power Products/Amphenol site in Franklin, Indiana. The EPA will hold an open house on Wednesday, August 7, to address residents' questions about the cleanup and construction work at the site, which is expected to take one to two months.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has highlighted significant advancements in disability rights under the Biden-Harris Administration. The DOT has made substantial efforts to enhance safety and accessibility within America's transportation system for individuals with disabilities.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The flooding in Rio Grande do Sul that began in late April had a devastating impact across southern Brazil. We express our condolences to the families of those who died in this disaster and recognize that the Brazilian government is working hard to help the hundreds of thousands of people that remain displaced. The recognition of the grave environmental and climate crises faced by all nations is part of the motivation for our coming together to address climate change, and to leverage the opportunities doing so presents for supporting just transitions and economic development.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The United States has filed a complaint against Murphy Medical Center, Inc., doing business as Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital, and Chattanooga-Hamilton County Hospital Authority, doing business as Erlanger Health System and Erlanger Medical Center (collectively, Erlanger), in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. The government alleges that Erlanger, a health care system located in Tennessee and North Carolina, violated the Stark Law and thereby submitted false claims to the Medicare program.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The following statement was jointly released by the United States and Mongolia on the occasion of the successful conclusion of the First United States-Mongolia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C.:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income New Mexico residents in parts of Rio Arriba and San Juan counties recovering from the impact of wildfires and flooding that began on June 17, 2024, could be eligible for assistance through the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Netflix has announced today "Salvador," its new drama series created by Aitor Gabilondo and starring Luis Tosar (Celda 211, Los favoritos de Midas) and Claudia Salas (Élite, Cerdita). The shooting of this new project, directed by Daniel Calparsoro, will take place in Madrid and will begin in September.
