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FinCEN enacts measure against Iraq-based bank over terrorist financing concerns
By Federal Newswire | Jun 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a final rule under section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act, severing Al-Huda Bank from the United States financial system. This measure prohibits domestic financial institutions and agencies from opening or maintaining a correspondent account for or on behalf of Al-Huda Bank, an Iraqi bank identified as a conduit for terrorist financing.
CCIA opposes American Privacy Rights Act ahead of House committee markup
By Federal Newswire | Jun 26, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has issued a letter to House leaders emphasizing the necessity for "strong, comprehensive federal privacy legislation" that safeguards consumers, resolves conflicts with state laws, and sustains innovation critical to U.S. productivity. The association has expressed opposition to the "American Privacy Rights Act" (APRA), stating it does not meet these criteria.
Weekend Interview: From diplomat to defender, Joseph Cella’s fight against PRC influence in Michigan
By Federal Newswire reports | Jun 26, 2024
Joseph Cella served as U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu from 2019 to 2021. He's the founder and principal of the Pontifex Group, founder of the National Catholic prayer breakfast, and cofounder of the Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group.
DEA Special Agent: 'Denying drug cartels the profit earned from distributing poison' is 'essential' to combat cartels
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
DEA Special Agent in Charge Robert J. Murphy stated that to hold drug cartels accountable, the DEA, along with the Treasury Department, will "hit the cartels’ criminal operations where it hurts the most – their profits." Murphy made this statement in a June 20 press release.
Former President Trump: U.S.-China trade relationship ‘should be reciprocal’
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Former President Donald Trump expressed his support for a "Reciprocal Trade Act" aimed at balancing the trade relationship between the United States and China. Trump shared his statement during a June 20 episode of the All In podcast.
AMA supports Surgeon General's advisory on addressing gun violence
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed strong support for the recent advisory issued by the Office of the Surgeon General on firearm violence. The AMA emphasizes that physicians across the United States regularly witness the devastating physical and emotional impacts of firearm violence on patients and their families.
Biden-Harris Administration outlines comprehensive steps towards improving railway safety
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Since President Biden took office, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken key steps to improve railway safety by deploying funding from the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, holding railroads accountable, raising rail safety standards, and supporting first responders and rail workers. Following the Norfolk Southern derailment last year, the Administration has mobilized a comprehensive effort to support the people of East Palestine, Ohio. However, while the President has been pushing to increase rail safety, House Republicans have actively worked against this...
Contractor cited for lacking fall protection leading up employee's fatal accident
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
ATLANTA – A five-man crew’s first day working to remove tar and stone from metal roof panels at a Macon warehouse ended abruptly in November 2023 when a 54-year-old laborer suffered fatal injuries after stepping on a skylight and falling about 19 feet. A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found that the Georgia construction contractor could have prevented the incident by providing their employees with required fall protection.
Top Netflix shows and films for June include 'Trigger Warning' and 'Bridgerton
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Jessica Alba's new action thriller, "Trigger Warning," has debuted at the top of the English Films List with 25.7 million views, making it the most-watched title of the week. The animated film "Ultraman: Rising" secured second place with 7.9 million views. Guillermo del Toro recommends this film as “moving and utterly opulent.” Richard Linklater’s "Hit Man," starring Glen Powell, claimed sixth place with 4.4 million views.
Secretary Blinken to release international religious freedom report
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Secretary Blinken will deliver on-camera remarks for the release of the 2023 International Religious Freedom Report on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. in the Treaty Room at the U.S. Department of State. This event will be livestreamed on www.state.gov.
EPA awards over $8 million to cut pollution from residential wood heaters
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded an $8,804,000 grant under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) and its network of partner air agencies. This funding aims to support emissions testing and other activities designed to reduce air pollution from wood heaters.
New Packers & Stockyards Act update aims at unfair practices in livestock industry
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional updates to the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act) rules at an event with Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter. The "Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets" proposed rule aims to strengthen P&S Act enforcement by creating a framework to assess "unfair practices" claims by family livestock producers who are harmed by meatpackers.
Tarah Wheeler joins Electronic Frontier Foundation's board
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has announced that Tarah Wheeler, a social scientist studying international conflict and CEO of the cybersecurity compliance company Red Queen Dynamics, has joined its Board of Directors. Wheeler has been on EFF’s advisory board since June 2020.
Department awards $63 million for innovative clean energy projects
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Innovative projects showcase power of American innovation in developing advanced energy technologies and accelerating the energy transition
Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis; Heritage expert responds
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
WASHINGTON—U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy today declared gun violence a public health crisis in an advisory to the nation, marking the first public health advisory on gun violence in U.S. history. The advisory calls for increased funding, research, and legislation to address gun violence nationwide.
Biden-Harris administration allocates $142M for climate-resilient renovations
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced over $142 million in new grant and loan awards under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). This brings the total funding awarded under this program to more than $754 million. These grants and loans, part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, will support energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations in over 2,200 homes for low-income individuals, families, and seniors. Notably, this round includes the first GRRP awards for properties in Puerto Rico and Louisiana.
Biden-Harris Administration allocates $22M for Chesapeake Bay restoration
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $22.4 million in grants to 13 selectees through the Innovative Nutrient & Sediment Reduction grant program, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The grants will leverage $35.3 million in matching contributions, generating a total conservation impact of $57.7 million. This program is administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) through a grant from EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program Office. Over $12.4 million in funding comes from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with the...
Federal judge rejects proposed visa mastercard ‘swipe’ fee settlement
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a federal judge’s decision today to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action antitrust lawsuit concerning "swipe" fees charged to merchants for processing Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions.
USDA emphasizes biosecurity measures amid rising cases of H5N1 in U.S. dairy herds
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2024 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack emphasized the importance of biosecurity in mitigating the spread of H5N1 among dairy cattle. "The more we learn about H5N1, the more we understand that good biosecurity is a critically important path to containing the virus," he stated.
Northeast Ohio opens new Crime Gun Intelligence Center
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the opening of the Northeast Ohio Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) in Cleveland on June 25, 2024. The CGIC aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to investigate and prevent gun violence through collaboration and advanced technology.
