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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.

The Biden-Harris Administration is launching a White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience

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.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities report says tax cuts will weaken states’ ability to fund essential services

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.

Chairmen Jordan and Comer Launch Inquiry into the Selection Process for the FBI's Headquarters

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...

Over 38,000 homeless Veterans housed by the Department of Veterans Affairs so far in 2023

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.

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants partners with the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance

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.

Chairwoman Stabenow Supports Nominations of Dr. Basil Ivanhoe Gooden and Summer K. Mersinger

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...

The Conference Board's November Consumer Confidence Index shows consumer confidence is up

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.

HUD to provide $25 million to help families with children live in better neighborhoods

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.

Chairmen Jordan and Comer Demand Transcribed Interviews with Blue Star Strategies Executives

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...

Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds First Round of New Trade Promotion Funding

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...

Chairman Jordan Subpoenas Former Biden White House Officials for Roles in Government Censorship Efforts

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...

Chairwoman Stabenow Expresses Disappointment Over USMCA Dairy Dispute Decision

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...

DHS hopes new government subsidiary will improve country's supply chain

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.

House Committees seek information from leaders at the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management

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.

DOS says US remains committed to providing security assistance support to Israel

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.

National ice cream manufacturer to pay fine for violating Clean Air Act

A national ice cream manufacturer will pay $115,849 to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it violated federal laws regulating the handling and storage of ammonia at its facility in Suffield, Conn. The settlement arises from a violation of the Clean Air Act's chemical accident prevention regulations, which puts public health and safety at risk.

US and Saudi Arabia begin negations on joint effort to explore space peacefully

Negotiations have begun on a joint effort towards space cooperation, announced by the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia governments. This collaboration aims to enhance the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes.

Buttigieg: New measure will 'move goods more efficiently and keep costs down for Americans'

By Federal Newswire | Nov 27, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced the launch of an initiative to oversee the maintenance and improvement of the nation’s freight network and supply chains as part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. This initiative comes in response to increasing concerns over supply chain issues, aiming to streamline operations and lower costs for American consumers.