News from October 2024
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
A lawsuit has been filed in the Northern District of Illinois against MultiPlan, accusing the company of engaging in an unlawful price-fixing scheme that has impacted physicians since 2015. The lawsuit claims that this practice has forced doctors to accept lower payments for out-of-network services, often insufficient to cover operating costs. As a result, many medical practices have had to close or alter their services, reducing patient options.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Mirghani Idris Suleiman, the Director General of Sudan's Defense Industries System (DIS), under Executive Order 14098. Suleiman is accused of leading efforts by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to procure weapons amid their ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). OFAC previously designated DIS on June 1, 2023, for actions threatening Sudan's peace and stability.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is emphasizing its commitment to combating drug trafficking during Red Ribbon Week. The agency, which serves as America's frontline against drugs like fentanyl, aims to keep communities safe and drug-free.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
In a recent episode of CDT's podcast, "CDT’s Tech Talks," the discussion centered around bias and equity in AI systems. Hosted by Jamal Magby, the podcast featured Raffi Krikorian, Chief Technology Officer at the Emerson Collective and host of "Technically Optimistic," alongside Alexandra Givens, President and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken several actions over the past year to address lead exposure in New York and New Jersey, marking Children's Health Month and Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The agency has pursued three judicial enforcement cases and 15 administrative actions focusing on violations impacting underserved or overburdened communities. These cases involve breaches of the Toxic Substances Control Act Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, Lead-Based Paint Activities Rules, and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced a public inquiry into competition within the air travel industry. This joint effort seeks to gather information on issues such as consolidation, anticompetitive behavior, and factors affecting air travel options' availability and affordability.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it housed 47,925 veterans experiencing homelessness in the fiscal year 2024. This achievement surpassed the initial goal of housing 41,000 veterans by 16.9%, marking the highest number of veterans housed in a single year since fiscal year 2019. Additionally, VA reported that 96% of these veterans did not return to homelessness.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
A former U.S. soldier has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of a fellow soldier on a military base in Germany over two decades ago.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.6 billion in new funding to improve water infrastructure under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This latest allocation, combined with $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, brings the total investments for Fiscal Year 2025 to $6.2 billion. The funds are intended to assist communities nationwide in upgrading essential water infrastructure for managing wastewater, protecting freshwater resources, and providing safe drinking water.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
On October 24, 2024, coinciding with National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new standards aimed at reducing lead paint dust exposure in homes and childcare facilities built before 1978. These regulations are part of President Biden's comprehensive strategy to safeguard families and children from lead exposure.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
Two women were arrested at Philadelphia International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 114 pounds of marijuana in their luggage bound for London. Anetta Rachell Collins, 49, from Ventura, California, and Ty Taanetia Anettra Angel Mason, 24, from Las Vegas, Nevada, face felony drug possession charges.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
As the All Souls’ Day holiday approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials from the Laredo Field Office are cautioning travelers about certain agricultural items that are prohibited from entering the United States. These items, often used in holiday decorations, can carry pests and diseases like citrus greening disease.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
Two former deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office in Georgia have admitted guilt to federal civil rights violations related to an assault on a jail detainee. Daniel D’Aversa, 52, and Melissa Morello, 28, both entered guilty pleas to charges of deprivation of civil rights under color of law.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a substantial allocation of $3.6 billion under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to enhance water infrastructure across the United States. This funding, combined with an earlier announcement of $2.6 billion, totals $6.2 billion for Fiscal Year 2025 aimed at upgrading essential water systems.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The United States and the Principality of Liechtenstein have released a joint statement following the inaugural U.S.-Liechtenstein Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue held in Washington, DC on October 22-23, 2024. This event marked a significant step in the partnership between the two nations.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a new partnership with North Carolina Central University (NCCU), a historically Black university, to address housing bias and discrimination. This collaboration aims to strengthen the workforce pipeline for future leaders in fair housing policy and litigation. The initiative involves the NCCU School of Law’s Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute, as HUD seeks to work with civil rights organizations, nonprofits, and advocacy groups to combat housing discrimination.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $3.6 billion under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to enhance water infrastructure nationwide.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
On October 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant allocation of funds under the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The initiative will provide $3.6 billion in new funding to enhance water infrastructure across the United States, bringing the total investment for Fiscal Year 2025 to $6.2 billion when combined with earlier allocations.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a request for public comment on the proposed modification of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Assessment Methodology Rule.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $3.6 billion from the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to improve water infrastructure in Puerto Rico. The island will receive over $67 million, including nearly $25 million previously announced for the Lead and Copper Rule.
