News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five bills from the House Committee on Natural Resources. These include measures to protect an underwater forest off the coast of Alabama, reauthorize programs conserving the Long Island Sound, and promote self-determination for American Samoa.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today commented on the Department of Defense’s (DOD) recently released National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS) interim implementation plan.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The chief of staff of the Army has announced several officer assignments. Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey, currently serving as deputy commanding general at III Corps, Fort Cavazos, Texas, will assume the role of commanding general for the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Cavazos.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The United States has announced a second $2 billion Foreign Military Financing direct loan agreement with Poland. This development aims to bolster NATO’s Eastern Flank, reinforcing the alliance's defense posture.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
NEW YORK – Today, one of the largest infrastructure projects in American history advanced significantly with billions of dollars in support from the Biden-Harris Administration and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Hudson River Tunnel project will construct a critical new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey along a vital economic corridor. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s $66 billion investment in passenger rail, marking the largest project in the history of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that its awards program is now open. The NAHB Awards Program highlights the best and brightest in the residential construction industry across various categories.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 is a comprehensive plan outlining how a far-right presidential administration could potentially reshape the U.S. government. The project comprises four main components: a 920-page book with policy proposals, a personnel database of loyalists ready to replace civil servants, a private online training center, and an unpublished plan for the first 180 days of a new administration.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an $800,000 award to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. This funding is intended for employment and training services for individuals in Montana affected by the closure of Pyramid Lumber and Roseburg Forest Products lumber mills in Missoula County.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will travel to the Philippines and the Republic of Korea from July 7-13. The Acting Assistant Secretary will meet with senior Philippine government officials to underscore the U.S. commitment to addressing the climate crisis and working with the Philippines to protect marine ecosystems. She will also discuss areas of future scientific and technological cooperation, including space sustainability, as well as critical transboundary issues such as air...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The Department of Labor will convene a meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, also known as the ERISA Advisory Council, from July 8-10 at the department’s Francis Perkins Building in Washington. The meeting will be open to the public and accessible both online and via teleconference.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to San Francisco, California, on July 8-9 to participate in the SEMICON West semiconductor industry event. He will join a fireside chat and meet with semiconductor industry leaders to highlight U.S. efforts to diversify and secure global semiconductor supply chains.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Recently, a defense lawyer entrusted by Elder Zhang Chunlei’s family applied for bail pending trial for him, who suffers from liver cirrhosis in the detention center. The application was rejected by the Guiyang Intermediate People’s Court. The detention center has also not arranged a physical examination for him recently. Regarding this, Zhang Chunlei’s family is very worried.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Ambassador Julie Turner, Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues, will travel to Seoul, Republic of Korea from July 10-13, 2024. Ahead of North Korea Defectors’ Day on July 14, Ambassador Turner will participate in the Seoul Forum on North Korean Human Rights and meet with government officials, civil society organizations, and industry groups to discuss supply chain due diligence and forced labor.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement following a record-setting day for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which screened over three million passengers on a single day for the first time since its founding in November 2001.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of Nevada’s System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) to receive a competitive grant for environmental education in Nevada. The organization was chosen for its work in promoting youth ecological stewardship and environmental education, with the grant supporting a project to mitigate microplastics in Nevada waterways.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The Justice Department filed a statement of interest last week in a lawsuit brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, alleging that conditions in an Alabama state prison violate the Constitution. The statement emphasizes that, under the Eighth Amendment, prison officials must respond reasonably when they know people in their custody face a substantial risk of serious harm, including harm from other incarcerated individuals.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a reminder to communities affected by Hurricane Beryl to be aware of potential safety concerns in homes and other buildings. The agency emphasizes the importance of operating portable generators according to instructions and always running them outside, far away from buildings. Improper use of portable generators can lead to injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of California organizations Ignited and Sierra Streams Institute to receive competitive grants for environmental projects in the state. These organizations have been recognized for their work in promoting youth ecological stewardship and environmental education, focusing on environmental justice, water resource challenges, and watershed health.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced today that Brown University in Rhode Island has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 concerning alleged harassment of students based on national origin, including shared Jewish, Palestinian, Arab, and/or Muslim ancestry. The complaint was filed against the university in December 2023 alleging Title VI violations.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
This op-ed, authored by CDT’s Gabriel Nicholas, first appeared in Foreign Policy on July 8, 2024. A portion of the text has been pasted below.
