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Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Hearing on Oversight of USDA

By USDA Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Hearing on Oversight of USDA

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Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Oversight Hearing of the U.S. Department Of Agriculture

By USDA Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Oversight Hearing of the U.S. Department Of Agriculture

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Ranking Member Boozman Opening Statement at Oversight of USDA Hearing

By USDA Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Ranking Member Boozman Opening Statement at Oversight of USDA Hearing

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Ratmiroff: 'All workers, both U.S. and non-immigrant workers, must be paid their lawful wages'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 20, 2023

A U.S. Department of Labor investigation into a Boca Grande resort's use of the federal H-2B program to employ non-immigrant workers has resulted in the recovery of $151,598 in back wages for nine workers and $49,401 in civil money penalties.

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Blinken: 'We are committed to combatting all forms of Islamophobia'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 20, 2023

The U.S. State Department observed the first International Day to Combat Islamophobia March 15 by reaffirming the nation's dedication to supporting individual freedom.

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Yang: Mega Construction Project Program 'to provide equal opportunity to all workers'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 20, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched the Mega Construction Project Program to encourage equal opportunity for workers on federally funded construction projects valued at $35 million or more and lasting for more than one year.

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Buttigieg: 'Aviation safety depends on everyone playing their part'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 19, 2023

The Federal Aviation Administration held is 2023 Safety Summit March 15.

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Moffitt: School food program 'gives students access to nutritious foods unique to the area they live in'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 19, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop Jr. confirmed the expansion of local foods in school meals through a cooperative agreement with Georgia.

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Bunger: Service agreement will 'provide access for underserved organizations to our funding opportunities'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 19, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture offered a cooperative agreement and grant application support to underserved producers and communities for risk management education projects.

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Regan: 'EPA is leading the way forward' in protecting communities from PFAS

By EPA Newswire | Mar 19, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to establish legally enforceable measures to combat six specific pollutants known to occur in the nation's drinking water.

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Raimondo: Boeing-Saudi Arabia deal 'a clear win' for U.S. manufacturers, workers

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 19, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has congratulated Boeing and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's agreement to purchase Boeing aircraft, calling it 'one of the largest commercial agreements in the history of the U.S.-Saudi partnership.'

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USDA secretary on financial aid: 'These funds are yet another stepping stone in the long march toward justice'

By USDA Newswire Report | Mar 17, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to address the discrimination applicants have faced when applying for loans through the department's farm lending programs.

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Su: Equal Pay Day 'an unfortunate reminder that historic wage inequity continues'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 16, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor is undertaking several agency initiatives to combat gender and racial pay disparities and ensure pay equity in the implementation of various acts, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Chips and Science and Inflation Reduction acts.

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Walsh: Biden's budget allows Labor Department 'to fulfill our commitment to advance equity'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 16, 2023

The Biden-Harris administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 aims to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out while lowering costs for families, protecting and strengthening Medicare and Social Security and reducing the deficit by asking the wealthy and big corporations to pay their fair share.

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Castillo: EDA 'proud to be an agency that invests in America'

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 16, 2023

Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Castillo said the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is building a more equitable and resilient economy for all Americans.