News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
Hawkins Inc. of Camanche, Iowa, will pay $51,158 in civil penalties and purchase equipment for local emergency responders to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The company manufactures, distributes, and sells industrial chemicals, including bleach.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury have issued final rules aimed at improving access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits for over 150 million individuals with private health coverage. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris administration's broader effort to ensure equitable access to these services.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
The Center for American Progress (CAP) has released a new analysis indicating that the implementation of LGBTQI+-affirming policies in schools correlates strongly with decreased reports of bullying among all students. The analysis contrasts these findings with the policies promoted by Project 2025 and the far right, which CAP argues would harm LGBTQI+ students and likely increase overall risks of school bullying.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
On Monday, September 9, 2024, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman visited Camden, New Jersey, to announce a $5,640,000 grant to Northgate II. This 402-unit affordable housing development in North Camden will use the funds for significant energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations aimed at improving residents' quality of life.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
The Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations announced several flag officer assignments today.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced the launch of Oracle Database@AWS, a new offering enabling customers to access Oracle Autonomous Database on dedicated infrastructure and Oracle Exadata Database Service within AWS. This initiative aims to provide a unified experience between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS, simplifying database administration, billing, and customer support. Additionally, it allows seamless connectivity between enterprise data in Oracle Database and applications running on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), AWS Analytics...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
The Justice Department announced today the commencement of the second distribution of approximately $18.5 million in forfeited funds from Western Union to around 3,000 victims in the United States and abroad. These victims are set to recover the full amount of their losses.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
CDT, in collaboration with Data & Society (D&S), has submitted comments in response to the U.S. AI Safety Institute’s (AISI) request for feedback on their draft guidance aimed at mitigating the risks associated with the misuse of foundation models. The guidance focuses on how developers can assess and reduce risks such as generating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), enabling the development of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons (CBRN), and facilitating cyberattacks and deception.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
CDT CEO Alexandra Reeve Givens and President of the National Partnership for Women & Families Jocelyn Frye collaborated on a new op-ed that first appeared in Tech Policy Press on September 9, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Vietnam's Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on September 9, 2024. The meeting marked the one-year anniversary of the elevation of the U.S.-Vietnam bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
CHICAGO (Sept. 9, 2024) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore and City of River Rouge Mayor William L. Campbell announced the completion of a $2 million cleanup addressing elevated levels of lead and cadmium in soil at Belanger Park, located on the banks of the Detroit River at 2 Belanger Park Drive in River Rouge, Michigan.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
The Department of Justice presented its opening arguments in a case against Google's advertising technology, accusing the company of antitrust violations. The DOJ claims that Google's service, which connects websites to advertisers and places ads on third-party websites, operates in a narrowly defined advertising market.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Engagements in Vienna, Austria
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of State will partner with the India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, to explore opportunities to grow and diversify the global semiconductor ecosystem under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, created by the CHIPS Act of 2022. This partnership aims to create a more resilient, secure, and sustainable global semiconductor value chain.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen announced charges against leaders of the transnational terrorist group Terrorgram in a press conference held on September 9, 2024. Olsen, who serves as the Assistant Attorney General for National Security, detailed the allegations and the collaborative efforts of various federal agencies in addressing these threats.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Emergency Response Team has been awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in Safety, Security, and International Affairs for their efforts in responding to the Maui wildfires. The award was presented by the Partnership for Public Service on September 9, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
On September 10, the Office of Global Partnerships, in collaboration with partners Foreign Policy and USAID, will host a forum to explore the role of public-private collaboration in advancing U.S. foreign policy. Catalysts for Change will bring together a global audience with representatives from government, trade associations, the private sector, philanthropies, think tanks and NGOs, along with academia and the media. The convening will provide an opportunity to connect with and learn from leaders driving efforts to catalyze change.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves addressed the Economists Roundtable in Puerto Rico on September 9, 2024, hosted by the Association of Economists of Puerto Rico. Graves emphasized the importance of advancing economic measurement and building statistical capacity through the newly established Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) in Puerto Rico.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial will be temporarily closed to the public from Tuesday, September 10, 5 a.m. EDT through Wednesday, September 11, 6 p.m. EDT. This closure is due to set-up and break-down activities in support of the annual September 11 Observance Ceremony.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2024
Thank you for that introduction. Hello everyone! I’m so pleased to be back in Puerto Rico to join you all to mark this exciting occasion. I’d like to thank the Platform for Social Impact for hosting us today, and for their important work in bringing prosperity back to Puerto Rico.
