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Vilsack: “The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is a critical piece of USDA and the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts.”
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Vilsack: “The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is a critical piece of USDA and the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts.”

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced that $72.9 million has been awarded to 55 states and territories through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This grant program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops by supporting growers through marketing, education, and research efforts, and the funding is being allocated to various departments of agriculture in states, territories, and other areas to boost specialty crop industries and production.

Jacobs-Young: “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to investing, growing and supporting small businesses.”
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Jacobs-Young: “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to investing, growing and supporting small businesses.”

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 27, 2023

On August 23, 2023 the USDA announced an investment of over $12.5 million in small businesses engaged in important agricultural research across the U.S.

Cooper: "This bill has nothing to do with election security and everything to do with Republicans keeping and gaining power."
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Cooper: "This bill has nothing to do with election security and everything to do with Republicans keeping and gaining power."

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 27, 2023

The North Carolina General Assembly passed Senate Bill 747, a controversial bill reshaping election laws, sparking statewide debate over enhancing election integrity versus potentially suppressing voting rights.

Blinken: "I want to congratulate all Ukrainians on their Independence Day. August 24th is a testament to Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and democracy and a day of pride in Ukraine’s strength and resilience."
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Blinken: "I want to congratulate all Ukrainians on their Independence Day. August 24th is a testament to Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and democracy and a day of pride in Ukraine’s strength and resilience."

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 27, 2023

On Ukraine's Independence Day, August 24, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed solidarity and imposed sanctions on entities and individuals linked to human rights abuses in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

DOE: Three annual reports project growth in the wind power sector
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DOE: Three annual reports project growth in the wind power sector

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 25, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published three annual reports on Aug. 24 highlighting wind power's sustained growth and economic viability as an electricity source in the United States, according to a press release. The reports reveal that wind energy constituted 22% of newly installed electricity capacity in the country in 2022 with an investment of $12 billion and providing employment to over 125,000 individuals.

Comer: "The FTC's decision to send agency officials to Europe to help implement and enforce the European Union's Digital Markets Act under the guise of 'international cooperation' undermines U.S. economic interests."
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Comer: "The FTC's decision to send agency officials to Europe to help implement and enforce the European Union's Digital Markets Act under the guise of 'international cooperation' undermines U.S. economic interests."

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 24, 2023

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) engagement with European officials over the EU's Digital Markets Act, probing possible coordination that may undermine U.S. economic interests.

Arrington: "Happy anniversary to the wealthy EV owners, green energy corporations with over $1 billion in profit, and the Chinese who are making tens of billions from supplying critical minerals to the U.S.--compliments of the hard-working, taxpaying Ame
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Arrington: "Happy anniversary to the wealthy EV owners, green energy corporations with over $1 billion in profit, and the Chinese who are making tens of billions from supplying critical minerals to the U.S.--compliments of the hard-working, taxpaying Ame

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) marked the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, expressing concerns about its fiscal impact, while contrasting with the White House's positive report on clean energy gains.

Chairman Bruce Westerman: "These are the kinds of proactive solutions we must apply to every American forest, and the hearing gave us insight into crafting a path forward."
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Chairman Bruce Westerman: "These are the kinds of proactive solutions we must apply to every American forest, and the hearing gave us insight into crafting a path forward."

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 21, 2023

The House Committee on Natural Resources held its first outdoor hearing at Curry Village Amphitheater in Yosemite National Park to discuss wildfires and forest management.

Debate heats up over credit card swipe fee legislation: Main Street vs. Wall Street
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Debate heats up over credit card swipe fee legislation: Main Street vs. Wall Street

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 18, 2023

A bipartisan group of Senators has reignited the controversy over credit card swipe fees by reintroducing the Credit Card Competition Act (S. 1838).

Vera California director: 'The county's continued failure to address the issue puts incarcerated Angelenos in undeniable peril'
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Vera California director: 'The county's continued failure to address the issue puts incarcerated Angelenos in undeniable peril'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

Three deaths in Los Angeles' Men's Central Jail have prompted Vera California's director Michelle Parris to call for immediate action, as 2023's death toll reaches 29 in the country's largest jail system, according to a press release.

DOI deputy secretary: 'We are simultaneously making smart investments now that will make our path forward stronger and more sustainable'
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DOI deputy secretary: 'We are simultaneously making smart investments now that will make our path forward stronger and more sustainable'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

The U.S. Department of the Interior will allocate $50 million for key water infrastructure in the Upper Colorado River Basin, according to a press release. The funding will be delivered over a five-year period.

TPPF director: 'I look forward to working with the Legislature to empower parents and teachers in the upcoming special session'
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TPPF director: 'I look forward to working with the Legislature to empower parents and teachers in the upcoming special session'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) praised the release of key educational reforms focusing on promoting literacy, improving grievance processes, enhancing school choice, funding teacher programs and addressing classroom discipline, according to a press release.

Gaspard: Trump 'must be held accountable'
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Gaspard: Trump 'must be held accountable'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023

Former President Donald Trump and associates were indicted in Fulton County, Georgia, facing felony charges linked to alleged illegal actions to overturn the 2020 election. Charges include a statute associated with organized crime.

Jackson on appointment to the Council of Economic Advisers: 'This is a huge honor and privilege'
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Jackson on appointment to the Council of Economic Advisers: 'This is a huge honor and privilege'

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 15, 2023

President Joe Biden recently appointed C. Kirabo Jackson, a Yale and Harvard-educated economist, to the Council of Economic Advisers, according to a press release.

Merrick B. Garland: “Americans who serve the public by administering our voting systems should not have to fear for their lives simply for doing their jobs,”
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Merrick B. Garland: “Americans who serve the public by administering our voting systems should not have to fear for their lives simply for doing their jobs,”

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 14, 2023

According to a press release on August 11, 2023, a Massachusetts man, James W. Clark, pleaded guilty to sending a bomb threat via a website contact form to an election official in the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office, prompting concerns for her safety. The FBI and Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force are investigating and prosecuting the case, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding election workers.

Ryder: "Secretary Austin lauded the JSCD for its importance in advancing an enduring U.S.-Iraq security partnership."
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Ryder: "Secretary Austin lauded the JSCD for its importance in advancing an enduring U.S.-Iraq security partnership."

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 8, 2023

Defense Secretary Austin and Iraqi Defense Minister al-Abbasi's Inaugural Meeting Marks United States and Iraq's Pledge to Strengthen Security Partnership and Persevere in Defeating ISIS

Padilla: "America’s outdated immigration system is hurting countless people and holding back our country and our economy."
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Padilla: "America’s outdated immigration system is hurting countless people and holding back our country and our economy."

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 8, 2023

CHIRLA Urges Congress for Immigration Registry Update: HR1511 and S2606 Bills Offer Hope to Millions Seeking Citizenship, Reforms Long-Standing System Holding Back Progress—Senator Padilla Champions Overdue Change.

Damante: “States criminalizing abortion and are out of step with the majority of Americans."
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Damante: “States criminalizing abortion and are out of step with the majority of Americans."

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 8, 2023

States criminalizing abortion clash with the majority as recent polls show 60% of Americans support legal access. Reproductive rights measures gain bipartisan traction, challenging the prevailing restrictive trend.

Donalds: 'A nuclear reactor has been built in America to provide electricity to our grid' for the first time in over 30 years
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Donalds: 'A nuclear reactor has been built in America to provide electricity to our grid' for the first time in over 30 years

By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 7, 2023

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) said that he looks forward to the future of nuclear energy following the announcement from Georgia Power that the new Plant Vogtle Unit 3 is commercially operational. In an Aug. 1 post to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Donalds said the building of the new nuclear reactor aligns perfectly with his "nuclear package," which consists of 20 bills.

Texas' McCaul on border crisis: A criminal enterprise is 'right here in the United States, and it was created by this administration's policies'
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Texas' McCaul on border crisis: A criminal enterprise is 'right here in the United States, and it was created by this administration's policies'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) puts the responsibility of increased border crime on Biden-Mayorkas policies.

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