News from March 2024
By Federal Newswire | Mar 19, 2024
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions on multiple entities, individuals, and vessels involved in facilitating the clandestine sale of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). These actions are part of efforts to combat those financing Iran's destabilizing activities.Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson stated, “Iran’s Ministry of Defense continues to destabilize the region and world with its...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 19, 2024
U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo addressed the Treasury Advisory Committee for Racial Equity in Philadelphia, thanking members for their dedication to advancing economic and racial equity. He expressed gratitude to former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and current Mayor Cherelle Parker for their contributions to the committee.Acknowledging the progress made in the American economy over the past four years, Adeyemo emphasized the importance of addressing economic disparities by race and ensuring that Treasury programs increase economic opportunity for...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
The Biden-Harris administration announced the release of the National-Zero Emission Freight Corridor Strategy. The strategy, according to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, will alter freight transportation while it assists American communities and preserves the environment.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
The Open Markets Institute has partnered with AI Now Institute, Foxglove, ARTICLE 19, Mozilla Foundation, SOMO, Irish Council for Civil Liberties / Enforce, and Rebalance Now to submit a response to the European Commission's request for contributions on competition in generative artificial intelligence (AI). The coalition's 11-page response outlines concerns and offers potential solutions.
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 18, 2024
Ongoing advocacy for Natural Asset Companies' integration into public markets continues despite the Security Exchange Commission’s withdrawal of its proposed inclusion of NACs on the New York Stock Exchange in January.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) said "The Americas Act is self-funding' when talking about the bill that would establish a lasting trade partnership among Western Hemisphere countries. The Americas Act, aimed at countering China's influence with the de minimis loophole, is co-sponsored by U.S. Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.).
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has expressed his ongoing concerns about a "CCP controlled app" during this year's presidential election. In a discussion on the China Desk podcast, Gallagher highlighted his apprehensions regarding the social media platform TikTok, coinciding with the passage of a House bill that mandates the company's owner to divest from any affiliations with the Chinese government.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a comprehensive plan known as the Artificial Intelligence Roadmap. The initiative, aimed at enhancing homeland security, was announced by Eric Hysen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, and Alejandro N. Mayorkas, DHS Secretary.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has lauded the draft management plan for Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, released by the Bureau of Land Management. The plan is notable for its inclusion of contributions from five Native American tribes through consultations with federal agencies, marking it as a historic initiative.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) annual report on its efforts to train personnel in identifying signs of human trafficking reveals a significant increase in partnerships compared to the previous year. The Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) Annual Report disclosed that 275,000 government officials were trained, including law enforcement partners, nonprofit organizations, and aviation and transportation personnel.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has disclosed his recent meeting with India's Minister of Defense, Rajnath Singh. The meeting aimed to discuss matters pertaining to the Indo-Pacific region, an area that the federal government has long identified as crucial for U.S. security and prosperity. The government seeks to promote both commercial and military opportunities for Americans and countries within this region.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
The Rockefeller Foundation has published two reports that advocate for the investment in underutilized indigenous and traditional crops. The foundation argues that these crops could enhance food and nutrition security, as well as climate resilience in Africa. These reports offer recommendations to boost agricultural productivity and nutrition, supporting the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS).
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Rural Health Award. This annual program honors individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing health in rural communities.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 17, 2024
The child care industry in the U.S. is grappling with a crisis characterized by an underpaid and undervalued workforce, coupled with a shortage of service providers leading to the emergence of "child care deserts." State governors have recognized this issue and many are initiating measures to address it, as per research conducted by the Center for American Progress (CAP).
By Federal Newswire | Mar 17, 2024
The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWV), in conjunction with the LWV of New Hampshire and individual New Hampshire voters, has initiated a federal lawsuit against Steve Kramer, Lingo Telecom, LLC, and Life Corporation. The plaintiffs accuse Kramer and Lingo Telecom of employing intimidation, coercion, and deception to suppress voters ahead of the 2024 New Hampshire presidential primary.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 17, 2024
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally given the green light for a formal investigation into the country's veterinary market. This decision was made following an initial review that elicited more than 56,000 responses from both the public and industry professionals.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 16, 2024
The Center on Health and Families (CHF), a campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), has unveiled its policy priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The session is scheduled to begin on January 14, 2025, and end on June 2, 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 16, 2024
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) has urged Congress to swiftly introduce and pass legislation for energy infrastructure permitting reforms. The association maintains that additional pipeline infrastructure is necessary to meet the nation's energy objectives, but the permitting process can hinder projects.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 15, 2024
In a recent submission to the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (DOJ) expressed their support for regulations that would empower consumers and businesses to repair their own products. The agencies further affirmed their commitment to promoting competition.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 15, 2024
The American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) has criticized President Joe Biden for allegedly backtracking on his commitment to antitrust. The AELP points to the "modest" increase in the 2025 budget for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the president's failure to contest cuts to a non-budgetary revenue source for the division as evidence of this wavering.
