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By Sam Jackson | May 9, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that monthly impact inspections of 16 mines in 12 states by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found 205 violations, including 52 significant and substantial findings.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has expressed her concerns in a letter to Assistant Secretary Lisa M. Gomez of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) over the delay in finalizing proposed amendments to the Qualified Professional Asset Manager (QPAM) Exemption.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
During a congressional hearing on offshore wind, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) confronted Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Liz Klein with studies questioning the safety and survivability of more than 3,400 offshore wind turbines planned for the Jersey Shore.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
SEC Appoints Deborah J. Jeffrey as Inspector General
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
There have been several recent reports from the U.S.-Mexico border of smugglers abandoning migrants, which is creating an even more dangerous situation, as officials warn against the dangers of crossing the border.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) probe has led to criminal conspiracy convictions for two international businesses related to Iranian sanctions.
By Sam Jackson | Apr 18, 2023
During a Senate oversight committee hearing on March 28, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced questions about the increase of Chinese nationals crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, with U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) calling on Mayorkas to resign.
By Sam Jackson | Apr 18, 2023
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) called on President Joe Biden to do something about the fentanyl overdose crisis that is the leading cause of the death for Americans between 18 and 45.
By Sam Jackson | Apr 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million into 31 projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, which includes the Innovative Technologies to Reduce Beef Industry GHG Emissions project led by Colorado State University (CSU).
By Sam Jackson | Apr 17, 2023
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) plans to introduce a new bill to combat the flood of drugs through the U.S. Postal Service.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 14, 2023
Low-income Mississippi residents in six counties may be eligible for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) due to severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred starting on March 24, according to a press release.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MOEF) reached an agreement to promote bilateral cooperating between the two nations on protecting the environment and taking action on climate change.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
After several large migrant group crossings in Arizona, the dark nature of the U.S.-Mexico border is coming to light as migrants suffer at the hands of smugglers.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Center for Immigration Studies recently reported that the Florida vs. the U.S. lawsuit has limited the Biden administration’s ability to release illegal migrants by ruling the detention mandate in Section 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) also applies to the government.
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
On March 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment proposed by Rep. Chris Smith requiring an independent investigation into the environmental approval process for 3,400 offshore wind turbines along New Jersey's coastline. The amendment was passed during consideration of the Lower Energy Costs Act (HR 1) and is a response to concerns about the impact of the wind farms on the environment, marine life, fishing, tourism, navigational safety and other areas.
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 30, 2023
The Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services recently held a hearing to hear testimony to examine the FDA's response to the 2022 bacterial outbreak at the Abbott Nutrition facility that led to the deaths of two infants and caused a shortage of baby formula across the nation.
By Bob Pepalis | Mar 28, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he recently designated legislation introduced by Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) as H.R. 1 to signal it is a top legislative priority.
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 28, 2023
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services recently heard testimony on ongoing recruiting challenges the U.S. military is facing and how to increase recruitment.
By Gregory Burnett | Mar 27, 2023
"Coincidence or Coordinated? The Administration’s Attack on the Digital Asset Ecosystem" was a live broadcast hearing on March 9 presented by the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion.
By Federal Department News | Mar 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy is committing more than $200 million to modernize and expand hydropower and advance marine-energy technologies across the country.
