News from May 2024
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
Acting Secretary Todman spoke at the Mortgage Bankers Association conference
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivered opening remarks before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs regarding the FY25 Department of State Budget Request on May 21, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
Reflections from Pastor John Cao is a series of poetry and writings from the recently released Chinese Christian prisoner of conscience, exclusively published by ChinaAid. The pieces below were written while he was still imprisoned and have been minimally edited for clarity. To read more of Pastor John Cao’s poetry, one can purchase the collection written while he was imprisoned, "Living Lyrics: Poems from Prison."
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
Altus Group Limited (Altus) has terminated its efforts to acquire Situs Group LLC’s (Situs) commercial real estate valuation and advisory services business, REVS. In response, FTC Deputy Director of the Bureau of Competition, Kyle Mach, issued a statement.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2 million in grant awards aimed at expediting the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Virginia, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This initiative is funded by a $1.5 billion investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, intended to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
On May 21, 2024, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra issued a statement regarding the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) new request for information. The NIH has introduced a draft policy proposal aimed at promoting equitable access to products derived from NIH-owned inventions.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
Yesterday, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) members elected April Verrett as their new international president, succeeding Mary Kay Henry, who announced her departure earlier this year. Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement following the election.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $5 million notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) aimed at supporting research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The initiative seeks to fund one or more Research Centers of Excellence that will focus on housing, community development, economic development, and built environment challenges in underserved communities.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
DECATUR, IL – The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a conciliation agreement with Caterpillar Inc. to resolve alleged systemic hiring discrimination against 60 Black applicants at one of the heavy equipment manufacturer’s production facilities in Decatur, Illinois.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has partnered with AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) to launch the Green VISTA Corps program, marking a first-of-its-kind effort for the agency. This initiative aims to provide new opportunities for volunteers and community organizations to advance environmental justice and anti-poverty efforts in historically underserved areas.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
NFIB argues against final rule on workplace inspections
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
The House Committee on Energy & Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications & Technology is set to hold a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the potential sunsetting of a law that has been pivotal in shaping the open internet as we know it today. Passed by Congress over two decades ago, Section 230, as it is commonly known, grants digital services the ability to moderate user content in response to online misconduct or for child protection.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the filing of a felony criminal charge and related civil complaint and consent decree under the Clean Air Act (CAA) against TPC Group LLC, a Texas petrochemical company. TPC Group entered a plea of guilty to a one-count information charging the company with a violation of the Clean Air Act before U.S. Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn for the Eastern District of Texas.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
The United States and the eight Nordic and Baltic nations of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden held the Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe (EPINE) Dialogue on May 20-21 in Stockholm, Sweden. U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Douglas Jones led the U.S. delegation.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the approval of $7.7 billion in additional student loan debt relief for 160,500 borrowers. This relief covers three categories: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), President Biden’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, and income-driven repayment (IDR) adjustments. The SAVE Plan has assisted over 8 million borrowers, including 4.6 million with a $0 monthly payment.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
The Department of the Interior announced an $81 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for water conservation and drought resilience south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in California's San Joaquin Valley. The announcement was made by Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Sarah Krakoff, and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton at the Stewart Lee Udall building.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
Chair Khan is set to deliver the opening keynote at the annual Anti-Monopoly Summit. This event, hosted by the American Economic Liberties Project, will be available for viewing via livestream.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
The Heritage Foundation has announced the opening of the Barb Van Andel-Gaby Building, a new addition to its headquarters on Capitol Hill.
By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken delivered opening remarks before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations regarding the FY25 Department of State budget request on May 21, 2024. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to testify and emphasized the importance of U.S. global leadership.
