News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the Department of Justice (DOJ) workforce on September 12, 2024, emphasizing the importance of an independent justice system. Speaking at the closing session of the 85th annual U.S. Attorneys’ conference, Garland highlighted the dedication and sacrifices made by over 115,000 DOJ employees.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced that Jill Dvorak has returned to the organization as senior vice president of content.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party led 'China Week,' during which the House of Representatives passed 25 pieces of legislation aimed at addressing threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The bills target various sectors including military, economic, ideological, and technological domains.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
This week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the United Kingdom's Department for Business and Trade, and Australia's Department of Industry, Science, and Resources established the United States-United Kingdom-Australia Supply Chain Resilience Cooperation Group to address threats to critical supply chains.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
Washington, D.C. — The inadequate supply of housing is a central issue in the ongoing U.S. housing affordability crisis. For over a decade, the production rate of new housing units has been insufficient, particularly for entry-level single-family homes and affordable rental units. Nationally, nearly half of all rental households are cost-burdened. Addressing this crisis requires significantly increasing the housing supply through policy reforms that encourage building, such as local zoning regulation changes and innovative financing opportunities, while ensuring...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has approved New Hampshire’s Medicaid State Plan Amendment to provide community-based mobile crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises. This approval allows New Hampshire to connect Medicaid-eligible individuals in crisis to behavioral health providers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With this approval, New Hampshire joins 20 other states and the District of Columbia in expanding access to...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
At the first WhatsApp Business Summit in India, several features and updates were announced to assist businesses in building a presence, creating engaging in-chat experiences for customers, and driving performance ahead of the festive season.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The Economic Opportunity Coalition (EOC), launched by Vice President Kamala Harris in July 2022, comprises over two dozen companies committed to investing in small businesses within underserved communities. These efforts aim to address economic disparities and stimulate local economic activity. To date, the EOC has announced $1 billion in deposits with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) through partnerships with private companies.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
On September 12, 2024, John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-affiliated LiDAR technology by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a remote sensing technology that captures detailed three-dimensional maps of surrounding environments with millimeter-level accuracy.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
Thank you, Assistant Secretary Harris. Thanks to chairs Ursula and Jeff, and to our speakers.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
A federal jury convicted former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent Leonard Darnell George of accepting bribes and allowing vehicles of unauthorized individuals to pass into the United States in June, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) at the Senate Democrats’ weekly leadership press conference to criticize the House Republican Continuing Resolution (CR). Murray described the CR as "dangerous and damaging to American interests."
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has sent a letter to European Union (EU) Commissioner for Internal Markets Thierry Breton, reiterating concerns about the EU's potential attempts to censor or suppress lawful speech in the United States. The letter also addresses threats of reprisal toward Elon Musk and X Corp., an American company.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman issued a statement on the commemoration of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a grant exceeding $17 million to MetroHealth System and seven partnering community organizations in Cleveland. This funding aims to reduce indoor air pollution and tackle environmental and climate justice challenges in disadvantaged communities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
By Joe Wassel, Executive Director and CEO, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority)
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal today in Kyiv. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed U.S. support for Ukraine’s military, ongoing needs on the battlefield, and continued investment in and strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense systems. They also discussed ongoing anti-corruption reform efforts to bolster Ukraine’s economic recovery and continue its trajectory towards Euro-Atlantic integration.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Aloha Petroleum LLC over Clean Water Act violations at its oil storage and distribution facility in Kahului, Maui. Under the settlement, Aloha Petroleum will pay a $103,377 penalty.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Holly Wade, Executive Director for NFIB’s Research Center, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. The hearing was titled “ERISA’s 50th Anniversary: The Value of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits.” Wade addressed the significance of employer-provided health coverage for small businesses and the U.S. economy.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
As the fall season approaches, Americans are likely to see an increase in vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases, which tend to be more prevalent during colder months. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 was designed to mitigate this by requiring Medicare drug plans to offer recommended vaccines at no cost to enrollees. However, Project 2025's proposal to repeal the IRA could eliminate this benefit for 54 million Medicare beneficiaries.
