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By Federal Newswire | Dec 5, 2023
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) have announced that the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will be holding a business meeting to consider the nominations of Dr. Basil Ivanhoe Gooden of Virginia to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development and the Honorable Summer K. Mersinger of South Dakota to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.The business meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the first floor...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 5, 2023
Today, the House Judiciary Committee, House Oversight and Accountability Committee, and House Ways and Means Committee released an interim staff report titled, "The Justice Department's Deviations from Standard Processes in its Investigation of Hunter Biden." The report reveals several deviations by Justice Department officials "from the normal process that provided preferential treatment, in this case to Hunter Biden."According to the report, two IRS whistleblowers came forward in the spring of 2023 to notify Congress of how the Justice Department had impeded, delayed,...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 4, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new interim staff report released by the House Judiciary Committee and its Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government has shed light on the FBI's alleged targeting of traditional Catholics as potential domestic terrorists. Titled "The FBI's Breach of Religious Freedom: The Weaponization of Law Enforcement Against Catholic Americans," the report reveals the extent of the FBI's categorization of certain Catholic Americans as threats and its proposed measures to infiltrate Catholic churches for "threat mitigation."The report...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have joined forces to create a blueprint for AI developers. This collaboration aims to provide guidance on cybersecurity measures for developers in the emerging field of artificial intelligence.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 1, 2023
A Wisconsin man, who detonated a bomb at a Madison office building in May 2022, has recently pleaded guilty to the charges. The bombing sparked conversations on public safety, as the suspect was also linked to an extremist group advocating for abortion rights.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 1, 2023
The inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience took place on November 27th, aiming to address potential shortages and bottlenecks in the supply chain that have significantly impacted the US economy during the pandemic.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 1, 2023
The states that reduced tax rates during the COVID-19 period are encouraged to either roll back these cuts or minimize them in order to avert further revenue losses which could result in significant budget deficits for educational institutions and other vital services, suggests a report released by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a progressive think tank based in Washington, D.C. The CBPP focuses its research and policy analysis on reducing poverty and inequality, advancing opportunity, and promoting fiscal responsibility.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 1, 2023
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) have launched an inquiry into the selection process for the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Headquarters building. Recent allegations suggest that the site selection process may have been politicized and may not reflect the best use of American taxpayer dollars.The inquiry centers around the General Services Administration's (GSA) decision to select Greenbelt, Maryland as the location for the new FBI Headquarters building. This decision deviated...
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
During 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs has been successful in housing more than 38,000 homeless veterans. This significant achievement is part of President Biden's broader Utility Agenda that emphasizes veteran support.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
The American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA®) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA®), functioning as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, announced their strategic partnership with Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The signed MOU intends to promote collaboration in education, professional development, certifications, academic exchanges and research in China's finance and accounting sectors.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, expressed her support for the nominations of Dr. Basil Ivanhoe Gooden and Summer K. Mersinger during a hearing. Dr. Gooden has been nominated to be the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development, while Commissioner Mersinger has been nominated for a second term as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.Stabenow emphasized the nominees' understanding of the needs of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, as both of them were raised on...
By Federal Newswire | Nov 29, 2023
In November, the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® ticked up to 102.0 (1985=100) from 99.1 in October, halting a three-month downward trend. This significant rise signifies an end to a period of increasing uncertainty among consumers, despite some indicators suggesting that economic troubles could be on the horizon.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 29, 2023
Seven Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across the country were awarded a total of $25 million in Housing Mobility-Related Services, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This announcement is part of HUD's ongoing initiative to expand housing options for families with children.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 29, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer have requested transcribed interviews with Blue Star Strategies' Chief Executive Officer Karen Tramontano and Chief Operating Officer Sally Painter. The Committees have obtained information suggesting that Blue Star Strategies was involved in the arrangement between Hunter Biden and Burisma.In a letter addressed to Karen Tramontano, Chairman Jordan and Chairman Comer stated, "The information available to the Committees suggests that Blue Star...
By Federal Newswire | Nov 29, 2023
Washington - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP) for providing $300 million in its first year to support trade promotion for American farmers and businesses. The funding is part of a $1.2 billion investment in trade promotion through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), as requested by Stabenow and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR). This investment builds upon existing USDA trade promotion...
By Federal Newswire | Nov 29, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued subpoenas for former Biden White House officials Andrew Slavitt and Robert Flaherty. The subpoenas were issued as part of an investigation by the Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government into the extent of the Executive Branch's involvement in censoring speech.According to documents obtained by the Committee and Select Subcommittee, Slavitt and Flaherty played a central role in communicating the Biden White House's censorship efforts to social media companies. This...
By Federal Newswire | Nov 29, 2023
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has expressed her disappointment following a decision by the USMCA dispute settlement panel regarding Canada's dairy tariff-rate quota (TRQ) allocation measures. The panel ruled in favor of Canada, which has fallen short on its dairy market access commitments under the USMCA.In a statement, Chairwoman Stabenow stated, "I am deeply disappointed by the decision of the USMCA panel on Canada's dairy TRQ allocations. Canada continues to fall short on the dairy market access commitments it made in...
By Federal Newswire | Nov 28, 2023
A new government subsidiary has been established, and will team up with private companies, to enhance the U.S. supply chain. This initiative is a part of the Biden Administration's strategy to strengthen national security and economic resilience.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 28, 2023
Calling the decision to remove mineral deposits in and around the Superior National Forest "disastrous", the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation, the House Committee on Natural Resources, and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources sought answers from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Tracy Stone Manning, Director of the Bureau of Land Management in a letter. This heated conversation was sparked by an issue involving environmental conservation versus economic progress.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 28, 2023
The ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has led to hopes that all hostages will be released. This comes as high-ranking US officials engage in diplomatic discussions with Israeli representatives.
