News from September 2024
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.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Trevor Higgins, senior vice president for Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress, testified today on the impact of the clean energy investments of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) during a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee. Following the hearing, Higgins issued a statement emphasizing the significance of these investments.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
TechNet has called on Congress to take legislative action to increase the 1099-K tax reporting threshold. This request comes as the House Ways & Means Committee is scheduled to hold an executive business meeting to consider legislation addressing this issue. The statement from TechNet President and CEO Linda Moore emphasizes the urgency of this matter.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, Justice Department Antitrust Division Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) Commissioner Reiko Aoki met yesterday in Washington, D.C., to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of an agreement between the United States and Japan concerning cooperation on anticompetitive activities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on senior officials of a European charter flight company for facilitating irregular migration to the United States through Nicaragua. These actions address the increasing trend of charter airlines offering flights into Nicaragua primarily for irregular migrants.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
A Puerto Rico man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $10,000 fine for the destruction and filling of wetlands in violation of the Clean Water Act.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a meeting on September 11, 2024. President Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for their participation in the Crimean Platform, noting its significance especially this year, marking 80 years since the deportation of Crimean Tatars from their homeland.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the Biden-Harris administration, U.S. Congress, and the American people for their extensive support during Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. "Dear Mr. Secretary Blinken, dear colleagues, first of all, I would like to thank the Biden-Harris administration, U.S. Congress, all U.S. people for such strong support of my country during these dark times of our history," Shmyhal stated.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education today released additional details regarding the upcoming beta testing period for the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). High schools, community-based organizations (CBOs), institutions of higher education, and state entities are now invited to submit interest forms to participate in the subsequent stages of testing. These stages include Beta 2 (launching in mid-October), Beta 3 (early November), and Beta 4 (mid-November).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the leading voice for the American aerospace and defense industry, announced that Steve Jordan Tomaszewski has been promoted from Senior Director of National Security Space to Vice President of Space Systems, effective immediately.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Asif Merchant, also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was indicted yesterday for attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries and murder-for-hire. The charges are part of a scheme to assassinate a politician or U.S. government official on American soil. Law enforcement foiled the plot before any attack could be carried out. Merchant, who was previously arrested and charged by complaint in July 2024, is currently detained in federal custody.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Chattanooga, Tenn. — [September 11, 2024] — The Tennessee office of Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the City of Chattanooga are celebrating their selection as recipients of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Community Change Grant – part of the largest environmental justice investment in U.S. history.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Mike Sax, founder of ACT | The App Association, issued a statement in response to Mario Draghi’s speech and report on “Unveiling Strategies for Europe’s Future Competitiveness,” delivered on September 11, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party's Critical Minerals Policy Working Group convened its fifth meeting this afternoon in Washington, D.C. The session, led by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), focused on addressing human capital gaps within the U.S. critical minerals supply chains, particularly workforce shortages and skills deficits.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the Justice Department’s September 11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 11, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of $1.4 million in grants to support four community organizations in their efforts to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and harassment against underserved and marginalized women workers.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has submitted a comment in support of a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aimed at protecting farmers, growers, ranchers, and consumers from unfair practices by dominant meat processors.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today in Kyiv. Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States’ enduring support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression. The three reviewed upcoming diplomatic engagements, including at the UN General Assembly in New York, and discussed the importance of nations across the world supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and the principles of the UN Charter. They also discussed Ukraine’s continued progress toward NATO and EU...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
On September 11, 2024, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke addressed the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. during their Zeta Day on the Hill event. In her remarks, Clarke acknowledged the historical significance and contributions of the sorority, emphasizing its advocacy for social, health, and economic justice.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met today with members of the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC). During the meeting, she provided a readout of the recent Supply Chain Summit, co-hosted by the Department of Commerce and the Council on Foreign Relations. Raimondo emphasized the importance of strengthening supply chain resilience and bolstering national security, particularly through the work of the Department’s Supply Chain Center.
