News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a settlement with Fann Contracting, Inc., emphasizing the importance of compliance with the Clean Air Act. The company was found to be operating a portable hot mix asphalt plant on the Navajo Nation near Kayenta, Arizona, without a Tribal Minor New Source Review (NSR) permit to control air pollutants. As part of the settlement, the company will pay a civil penalty of $72,128.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced progress in operationalizing the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Agreement Relating to Supply Chain Resilience with the conclusion of the inaugural virtual meetings of three newly established supply chain bodies: the Supply Chain Council, the Crisis Response Network, and the Labor Rights Advisory Board.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Parker Hannifin Corporation, formerly Helac Corporation, will pay $63,984 for Clean Water Act violations at its facility in Enumclaw, Washington.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Following the Senate’s vote to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a prominent think tank for science and technology policy, issued a statement from Senior Policy Manager Ash Johnson.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
WASHINGTON — After experiencing mild symptoms, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland tested positive for COVID-19 today. The Secretary is fully vaccinated and boosted and encourages everyone to stay current on their vaccinations so that, if they are exposed, they too will have milder symptoms. Secretary Haaland is isolating and working remotely.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
A Canadian man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Las Vegas to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to steal millions of dollars from thousands of victims in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
On behalf of the Government and citizens of the United States of America, I want to extend my best wishes and congratulations to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the people of the Kingdom of Morocco on the 25th anniversary of His Majesty’s ascension to the throne.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
For nearly 60 years, the United States and Singapore have maintained a comprehensive relationship founded on mutual economic interests, security cooperation, and strong people-to-people ties. Both nations collaborate to support the rules-based economic and security order in the Indo-Pacific region and address global threats such as terrorism, transnational crime, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office on Women’s Health (OWH), has announced the Phase 1 winners of the HHS Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls. The announcement was made at the “Activating Connections: Mobilizing Communities to Prevent Human Trafficking” event in Washington, DC.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
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By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The Department of the Interior announced significant advancements in the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, launched in June 2021 by Secretary Deb Haaland. This initiative represents the federal government's first comprehensive effort to acknowledge and address the legacy of past federal Indian boarding school policies and their intergenerational impact on Indigenous communities.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has filed a complaint and intends to file a motion for a preliminary injunction in Texas federal court challenging HB18, which seeks to impose age restrictions on internet usage. The law, scheduled to take effect on September 1, mandates online age verification and parental consent, which CCIA argues violates the First Amendment.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The United States filed a civil complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (collectively, Norfolk Southern) delay passenger trains on Amtrak’s Crescent Route in violation of federal law.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public input on a proposed update to the 2008 cleanup plan for the Emmell’s Septic Landfill Superfund Site in Galloway Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The updated plan aims to address soil contamination that continues to affect groundwater quality.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of State has announced the selection of Sister Cities International to recruit, train, and deploy young Americans as Youth Ambassadors at the USA Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka. International Expos, also known as World’s Fairs, offer opportunities to showcase American values, enterprise, culture, and global leadership while promoting collaboration with international partners on shared global challenges.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, alongside Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, met today with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila, the Philippines. Secretary Blinken, Secretary Austin, and President Marcos discussed the momentum in United States-Philippines relations over the past year and reaffirmed the critical role of the U.S.-Philippines Alliance in realizing a shared vision of a free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient Indo-Pacific region.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Representatives John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, along with Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), have introduced the Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2024. The proposed legislation aims to grant the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) permanent authority to withhold up to the full amount of membership dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) if it fails...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
On Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2, the U.S. Department of Education will host the Strengthening Whole Child Communities: Raising the Bar from Cradle to Career Summit in Detroit, Michigan. The summit aims to bring together policymakers, practitioners, advocates, philanthropy leaders, youth, and community-based organizations to emphasize public education's role in fostering opportunity and socioeconomic mobility for children and youth from low-income backgrounds.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Microsoft Corp. announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, reporting a revenue of $64.7 billion, an increase of 15% from the previous year (16% in constant currency). Operating income rose by 15% to $27.9 billion (16% in constant currency), and net income increased by 10% to $22.0 billion (11% in constant currency). Diluted earnings per share were $2.95, up 10% (11% in constant currency).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has issued a stern reminder to the CEOs of the ten largest U.S. airlines regarding their legal obligations to provide passengers with cash refunds. This directive comes as part of the enforcement of the FAA Reauthorization Act, which took effect on May 16, 2024.
