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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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida man convicted for leading violent crypto theft ring
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
A federal jury in Greensboro, North Carolina, convicted a Florida man today for his role in an international conspiracy involving violent home invasions aimed at stealing cryptocurrency from U.S. citizens.
USDA proposes new rule targeting unfair practices in meat industry
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a proposed rule aimed at addressing unfair practices and competitive injury within the livestock, meat, and poultry industries. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader strategy to foster a fairer, more competitive, and resilient supply chain in these sectors.
Pastor John Cao alleges surveillance by Chinese authorities
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
ChinaAid has reposted and translated the following update written by Pastor John Cao with permission from churchlist.xyz.
Men sentenced for multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud involving HYDRO token
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Two men were sentenced for manipulating the price of a security and scheming to defraud investors in connection with the purchase of Hydrogen Technology’s cryptocurrency, HYDRO.
Labor Department orders LA-area firms to surrender $327K over child labor violations
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment in federal court mandating a City of Industry meat processor and a Downey staffing agency to forfeit $327,484 in illegal profits from sales linked to oppressive child labor. Additionally, the employers must pay $62,516 in penalties.
Contractor cited after fatal worker fall due to inadequate safety measures
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
A construction contractor could have prevented an employee’s fatal fall at a Smyrna, New York job site in December 2023 by providing adequate fall protection and training employees in its effective use, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found.
Attorney General Garland announces new crime gun intelligence center in Cleveland
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, alongside state and local law enforcement partners in Cleveland, announced the opening of a new Northeast Ohio Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) in Cleveland. The announcement was made with Director Steven Dettelbach of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and U.S. Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko for the Northern District of Ohio.
USDA outlines steps taken towards competitive food markets
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2024 – The pandemic revealed how bottlenecks in the food and agriculture supply chain threatened consumers with higher costs and reduced access to key products, while producers faced collapsed markets and unfair prices. Meanwhile, marketplace abuses in concentrated markets have been longstanding concerns in key sectors such as meat and poultry.
Interior Department receives Presidential Federal Sustainability Award
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The Department of the Interior has been awarded a Presidential Federal Sustainability Award for its efforts to phase out single-use plastics on Department-managed lands and for its work in strengthening climate resilience through public-private partnerships. Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis attended a ceremony at the White House to accept the awards and commend employees involved in these initiatives.
FTC bans three individuals from operating sweepstakes after massive scam
By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2024
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission case, the operators of a sweepstakes scam that cost consumers millions have agreed to settlements that permanently ban them from operating sweepstakes or making claims to consumers about prizes they have won or may win.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco visits Brussels for U.S.-EU ministerial
By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2024
Deputy Attorney General (Deputy AG) Lisa Monaco traveled to Brussels last week to lead the U.S. delegation at the U.S.-EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial and reaffirm the Justice Department’s commitment to a critical alliance that combats shared risks to global security.
U.S. expands SelectTalentUSA partnership to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the expansion of SelectTalentUSA, a collaborative initiative with the Departments of Labor and Education, aimed at providing technical assistance to foreign businesses for recruitment and training programs within their U.S. workforce. This expansion now includes clients from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, specifically targeting semiconductor and supply chain firms looking to establish or expand operations in the United States.
