News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned nine Mexican nationals and 26 Mexico-based entities linked to a fuel theft network benefiting the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG). This cartel is responsible for trafficking significant amounts of fentanyl and other deadly drugs into the United States. The action, coordinated with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Government of Mexico, aims to disrupt CJNG's operations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the allocation of $251 million to 27 grantees nationwide, aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This funding, the largest vocational rehabilitation-focused competitive grant awarded by the Department, is intended to integrate people with disabilities into the 21st-century workforce through the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) program.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on September 10, 2024. The meeting emphasized the fundamental importance of the Special Relationship in addressing pressing global challenges.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The latest statistics on poverty and income were released in the 2023 Current Population Survey’s (CPS) Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) on September 10, 2024. The ASEC supplement to the nation’s primary household labor force survey—the CPS—provides essential information on trends in poverty, income, and health insurance coverage. It measures the financial stability of families across the country as well as the effectiveness of government programs aimed at improving these measures. The survey data, collected in partnership between the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Maceio, Brazil from September 11-13, 2024, to attend the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial on September 13.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The Department of State has announced new sanctions to further constrain Iran's destabilizing activities, including its transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. This development marks a significant escalation in Iran's support for Russia's war against Ukraine. The expanding military partnership between Iran and Russia poses a threat to European security and highlights Iran's influence beyond the Middle East.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
At the Supply Chain Summit, the Department of Commerce announced a series of initiatives to enhance supply chain resilience. These actions will be managed by the Industry & Analysis (I&A) business unit within the International Trade Administration.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced $6.5 million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants for 13 communities across 11 states to redevelop severely distressed public housing or HUD-assisted housing. Each selected community, including the first-ever Tribal Nation to receive a Choice Neighborhoods grant, will receive $500,000 to create a comprehensive neighborhood "Transformation Plan." This strategy aims to modernize existing HUD housing, improve workforce, health, and education outcomes for residents, and attract long-term public and...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $251 million to 27 grantees nationwide to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. These five-year grants, under the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) program, aim to promote competitive, integrated employment (CIE), ensuring that youth and adults with disabilities receive fair wages for their work while creating pathways to in-demand fields.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party's Critical Minerals Policy Working Group convened this afternoon for its fourth meeting, chaired by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL). The session focused on enhancing the sustainability and resilience of critical mineral supplies essential to national industries and technologies through recycling, domestic recovery, and non-traditional sources.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $138 million in funding to 91 early career scientists across the United States. This initiative is part of the Early Career Research Program (ECRP) and aims to support research in areas such as artificial intelligence, fusion energy, and quantum technologies. The awards align with the Biden-Harris Administration’s strategy to nurture future STEM leaders and bolster America's position as a global leader in scientific innovation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The mission of the Justice Department is to uphold the rule of law, keep the country safe, and protect civil rights. For 25 years, the Professional Responsibility Advisory Office (PRAO) has assisted department attorneys in carrying out this mission with high standards of professionalism.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
Gal Haimovich, 49, of Israel, pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit export control and smuggling violations for his role in a scheme to illegally ship aircraft parts and avionics from U.S. manufacturers and suppliers to Russia, including for the benefit of sanctioned Russian airline companies. As part of his plea agreement, Haimovich admitted that his scheme involved deceiving U.S. companies about the true destination of the goods at issue and that he and others attempted to conceal the scheme by submitting false information in export documents filed with the U.S....
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
North Carolina automotive parts manufacturer and seller, Rudy’s Performance Parts Inc. (Rudy’s), and its owner, Aaron Rudolf, have agreed to pay a total of $10 million in criminal fines and civil penalties for manufacturing, selling, and installing devices known as “defeat devices” used to remove or disable required emissions controls in motor vehicles.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met on September 10, 2024, to discuss pressing global issues and reinforce the strong bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public feedback on its proposal to finalize a cleanup plan for the 80-120 Lister Ave. portion of the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site in Newark, NJ. The site spans 5.8 acres between 80-120 Lister Ave., the Lower Passaic River, and part of Newark Bay, and has been contaminated with soil, debris, and groundwater from past activities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
On Monday, September 9, 2024, Celeste Wallander, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and Vasilis Palmas, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Cyprus (ROC), signed the U.S.-ROC Roadmap for Bilateral Defense Cooperation in Nicosia. The two issued a joint statement on the signing.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
Mark Pituch has been named Deputy Director for Clean Energy at the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).
By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 9, 2024
James Davis is the founder and president of Touchdown Strategies, a public affairs consulting firm.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
National Farmers Union (NFU) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address staffing levels and improve customer service at USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county-level offices.
