News from May 2024
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
St. Louis contractor faces $258K in fines after exposing roofing workers to potentially deadly fall hazards 5 times in 7 weeks at Wentzville worksites
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of grant funding for Tribal governments and eligible territories to reduce diesel emissions from older diesel engines. The EPA plans to award approximately $9 million in total DERA funding to eligible applicants.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
CDT’s Kristin Woelfel Submits Written Testimony to Pennsylvania Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Commissioner Caroline D. Pham is set to participate in a panel discussion as part of the AANHPI Heritage Month celebrations. The event, titled “A Conversation with AANHPI Financial Regulatory Leaders on Their Inspirational Career Journey,” will be hosted by the National Credit Union Administration on May 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT).The panel discussion, which will be held as a virtual event, aims to highlight the career journeys and experiences of AANHPI financial regulatory leaders. Commissioner Pham's participation underscores the importance of recognizing and...
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
"Who would’ve thought all this would happen because of a cup of tea? Baby Reindeer, the captivating true story of creator Richard Gadd’s experience with a stalker, was the most-watched title this week, spending its third consecutive week atop the English TV List, with 18.6M views. Buzz for the breakout series continues to grow, with Stephen King calling it 'one of the best things I’ve ever seen.' Also having a big week was Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (India), the period drama from BAFTA winner Sanjay Leela Bhansali which follows the lives, loves, and tragedies of 1920s...
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled around $22.3 million for organizations supporting underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers through the 2501 Program. Administered by USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), this initiative aims to help these farmers own and operate successful farms.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 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 piece below was written on April 23, 2024 and has 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 7, 2024
Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller delivered remarks at the Federal Bureau of Prisons Correctional Workers’ Memorial Service on May 7, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The Department of Defense today announced the selection of seven DoD–university faculty teams to pursue fundamental social science research through the FY 2023 Defense Education and Civilian University Research (DECUR) Partnership, a program under the department's Minerva Research Initiative.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Panamanian President-elect José Raúl Mulino by phone today. Secretary Blinken and the President-elect discussed the importance of working together to safely and humanely manage migration. Secretary Blinken underscored strong U.S. support for Panama’s efforts to tackle corruption and organized crime and expressed the U.S. commitment to ensuring the continued success of the Panama Canal, including support for efforts to enhance the Canal’s resilience to climate change. The Secretary and the President-elect affirmed that bilateral...
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today released a Dear Colleague Letter to schools specifying with concrete examples the application of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to allegations of discrimination in schools based on shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, including discrimination against students and school community members who are or are perceived to be Jewish, Israeli, Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, or Palestinian.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
"A Virginia businessman was sentenced to 78 months in prison for evading the payment of employment taxes, filing false tax returns and obstructing the IRS."###
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act (FCA) against Study Across the Pond LLC (SATP) and its principal, John Borhaug. SATP, which is organized under the laws of Massachusetts, recruits American students to attend foreign schools in the U.K., as well as other countries. The complaint, filed in the District of Massachusetts, alleges that SATP and Borhaug knowingly caused UK schools to submit false claims to the Department of Education for federal student aid by demanding that the foreign schools enter into arrangements...
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. Secretary Blinken expressed his continued appreciation for Jordan’s leading role in facilitating the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza. The Secretary strongly condemned the recent violent attacks on humanitarian aid convoys from Jordan to Gaza by extremists seeking to prevent aid from reaching Palestinian civilians in need. He reiterated that the United States expects the government of Israel...
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer will travel to Bolivia and Mexico from May 8-14, 2024, to communicate the work of the State Department and emphasize the United States’ commitment to fostering youth leadership and cooperation in the Americas.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revealed $5.5 billion in grants for affordable housing, community development, and homeless assistance. The funds will reach 1,200 communities across the U.S., with HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman emphasizing the importance of local needs and community development investments. Vice President Kamala Harris stated that the grants aim to increase access to affordable housing, drive economic growth, and tackle homelessness.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 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 on April 24, 2024 and has 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 7, 2024
Washington (May 6, 2024) — Former members of Congress Joe Cunningham and Trey Gowdy joined the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) for a bipartisan look at the political landscape during the Federal Legislative and Political Forum to kick off the 2024 Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
On May 7, 2024, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced "$578 million in humanitarian, development, and economic assistance to support partner countries and help communities to respond to urgent humanitarian needs, expand lawful pathways, and support the regularization and integration of migrants during the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection Ministerial in Guatemala City.
By Federal Newswire | May 7, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Jordan's King Abdullah II today to discuss regional challenges and our deep bilateral security cooperation. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: "Secretary Austin reiterated U.S. commitment to the Middle East and Jordanian security in the face of regional threats and expressed appreciation for Jordan's leadership in providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza."
