News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
ChinaAid has reposted and translated the following update written by Pastor John Cao with permission from churchlist.xyz.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Asuncion, Paraguay, and Santiago, Chile from June 25-28, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the occasion of the first U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Economic Dialogue.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards, recognizing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative. These awards honor federal agencies and employees for their efforts in advancing sustainability and climate resilience within their organizations. Such actions are contributing to the growth of America's clean manufacturing and energy industries, saving taxpayer dollars through reduced energy costs, and fostering healthier communities.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning issued a statement today following the release of the House Committee on Appropriations' Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies funding bill for fiscal year 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Policymakers in Europe are diligently working on matters related to artificial intelligence, and updates are being closely monitored. This coverage includes laws and policies pertaining to AI, as well as their implications for Europe, fundamental rights, and democracy. Interested parties can sign up for CDT Europe's AI Bulletin via email through CDT’s website.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
On June 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of State published in the Federal Register a notice of sixteen persons statutorily debarred for having been convicted of violating, or conspiring to violate, the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.). This action, pursuant to section 127.7(b) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-130), underscores the Department’s responsibility to protect the integrity of U.S. defense trade.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
This op-ed, authored by CDT’s Aliya Bhatia, first appeared in Tech Policy Press on June 25, 2024. A portion of the text has been provided below.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Two men were sentenced for manipulating the price of a security and scheming to defraud investors in connection with the purchase of Hydrogen Technology’s cryptocurrency, HYDRO.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) joined numerous civil society organizations in urging the House Energy & Commerce Committee to reinstate civil rights protections to the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) before proceeding with a markup of the bill.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The American Psychological Association (APA) has issued a statement in response to the surgeon general's new advisory on gun violence. Arthur C. Evans Jr., CEO of the APA, emphasized the urgent need for action, calling gun violence a pressing public health issue that demands solutions based on research and community input.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE) published two case studies today highlighting how Boston Medical Center and OhioHealth, a pair of nonprofit safety net health care providers, are using the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to reduce carbon emissions. The case studies aim to offer health organizations in similar situations a roadmap to use the IRA to serve their core mission, reduce climate-related health impacts, and advance health equity.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s meeting with Maldivian Foreign Minister Zameer
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment in federal court mandating a City of Industry meat processor and a Downey staffing agency to forfeit $327,484 in illegal profits from sales linked to oppressive child labor. Additionally, the employers must pay $62,516 in penalties.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
A Tennessee man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
New Hires Will Help DHS Responsibly Leverage New Technology and Mitigate Risks Across the Homeland Security Enterprise
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
With protections against AI bias removed, data privacy bill ‘impossible for civil society to support’
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Netflix has expanded its gaming offerings this month with the release of four new games. These titles include Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, Netflix Stories: Perfect Match, The Case of the Golden Idol, and Hearts. All Netflix Games are available to members without ads or in-app purchases.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
A construction contractor could have prevented an employee’s fatal fall at a Smyrna, New York job site in December 2023 by providing adequate fall protection and training employees in its effective use, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of State has been awarded the 2024 Presidential Federal Sustainability Award for Advancing Carbon-Free Electricity. This recognition comes as a result of the United States Embassy and Consulates in Japan becoming the first multi-post diplomatic mission to achieve 100 percent carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) for its operations throughout the country.
