News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to clean up contaminated sediment and surface water at the Quanta Resources Superfund site in Edgewater, New Jersey. This decision follows a public comment period and aims to address pollution in the Hudson River area caused by historical industrial activities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has issued a permanent injunction against Dexter Bataille, a tax return preparer from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The court ordered Bataille to shut down his business, Capital Financial Group Holdings LLC, and barred him from preparing or assisting in preparing federal income tax returns or transferring his customer lists. Additionally, Bataille was ordered to pay $134,400 in ill-gotten gains from his return preparation business. Bataille agreed to both the injunction and the payment order.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) has commented on the Department of Defense's recent decision to award a $12.9 million grant to Nano One Materials Corp., a Canadian battery technology company. The grant aims to boost the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes, which are essential for the future of auto manufacturing.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
Abouzar Rahmati, a former contractor for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has been indicted for acting and conspiring to act as an agent of the Iranian government in the United States without prior notice to the Attorney General. Rahmati, 42, a naturalized U.S. citizen residing in Great Falls, Virginia, made his initial appearance in the District of Columbia.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the winners of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Maintenance Awards. These awards recognize exceptional achievements in weapon systems and military equipment maintenance.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
On September 26, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held an awards ceremony in Los Angeles, hosted by the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). During this event, 173 employees were honored with a Secretary’s Award for their significant contributions to the department's mission.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of new members for its Science Advisory Board (SAB) and the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC). These experts come from various scientific disciplines and are expected to provide sound scientific advice to support the EPA's mission.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a reminder for response and recovery crews, as well as residents in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas to be aware of hazards caused by Hurricane Helene. These hazards include flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees, and storm debris.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, seeking information about DHS's non-compliance with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's requests for federal citizenship information. This information is needed to verify the citizenship status of registered voters in Ohio.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension of the public comment period for the proposed early cleanup action at the Newtown Creek Superfund Site in Brooklyn and Queens, New York City. Initially set to conclude on September 27, the new deadline is now October 28. A public meeting was held on September 18 to outline the proposed plan.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
On September 25, representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Yemen convened to address concerns over recent Houthi detentions in Yemen. The detentions involve United Nations staff, NGO workers, civil society members, former diplomatic mission personnel, and other individuals.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has mandated that TrueStart Transport LLC, a Maugansville-based trucking company, reinstate an employee and compensate them with nearly $30,000 in back wages and damages. This decision comes after the department determined that the company had unlawfully terminated the worker for refusing to drive an oversized load under unsafe conditions.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken participated in a C5+1 meeting at the Palace Hotel in New York City on September 27, 2024. In his remarks, Blinken expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration between the United States and Central Asian countries.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for Vermont following severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred from July 29 to July 31, 2024. This aid aims to support state and local recovery efforts in the affected areas.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Mike Boudreax, Sheriff of Tulare County, California, said drug cartels are embedded in communities in his county, committing crimes and "taking the lives of innocent people." He made this statement at a Congressional hearing titled, "The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: Victim Perspectives," before the House Judiciary Committee on September 10.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Gregory Bovino, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Agent, said that a child was rescued from a trafficker who had given the boy sleeping pills to keep him from interacting with Border Patrol agents. He made this statement in a post on X on September 20.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Acadia Healthcare Company Inc., a Delaware corporation based in Franklin, Tennessee, has agreed to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and related state statutes. The company is accused of billing for medically unnecessary inpatient behavioral health services or services that did not meet federal and state regulations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), has announced funding for the Transforming Antibiotic R&D with Generative AI to stop Emerging Threats (TARGET) project. This initiative aims to use artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery and development of new classes of antibiotics, addressing the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
A court has issued an arrest warrant for Bryan Hill, the owner of the now-defunct Baltimore company Bicallis LLC, after repeated failures to restore $153,000 to the company's employee 401(k) plan. This decision follows multiple court orders and deadlines that Hill failed to comply with.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant funding initiative to upgrade water infrastructure in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The city will receive a state revolving fund loan of $348 million, with an additional $42 million available if needed. This announcement was made by EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott, Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell, and City Manager Jeff Pomeranz at an event in Cedar Rapids.
