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Seventeenth annual microeconomics conference scheduled by FTC in November
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Economics and the Tobin Center for Economic Policy at Yale University will host the 17th Annual FTC Microeconomics Conference on November 14 and 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The event aims to gather scholars focused on antitrust, consumer protection, and public policy issues pertinent to the FTC’s mission. The conference will be held in person with a live stream available for remote viewers.
Weekend Interview: Legal Battles and victories, Glenn Roper's insights into PLF’s mission and approach
By Federal Newswire reports | Jun 21, 2024
Glenn Roper is a senior attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation. He previously worked as deputy associate counsel in the White House Counsel's office for President George W. Bush.
White House documents about mining critical minerals raise concerns about national security
By Federal Newswire reports | Jun 21, 2024
Emails and other documents obtained from the White House and various federal agencies suggest that the Biden Administration is not serious about increasing domestic mining of critical minerals needed for energy production.
OPINION: China is having its way with Canadian Democracy
By Jamie Tronnes | Jun 21, 2024
Canada has been rocked by reports detailing the extent of Chinese interference across its democratic institutions. China’s capacity to influence Canadian politics and to infiltrate the political elite presents a stark warning: foreign interference is a very real threat and China will take advantage of unwary Western nations. Americans have every reason to be concerned that their neighbor to the North, a Five Eyes intelligence-sharing ally, is compromised.
USDA announces approval of D-SNAP for Iowa disaster areas
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Iowa residents recovering from the severe storms and tornadoes beginning April 26, 2024, could be eligible for assistance through the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Department of Labor announces $10.5M funding for mine safety training
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to support mine safety training for the nation’s miners. The grants will be awarded as part of MSHA's fiscal year 2024 State Grants program, aimed at providing federally mandated training and re-training for miners working in surface and underground coal, metal, and nonmetal mines.
USDA approves disaster nutrition assistance for storm-hit areas in Arkansas
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Arkansas residents recovering from the severe storms and tornadoes beginning May 24, 2024, could be eligible for assistance through the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Georgia housing providers settle discrimination claim with HUD
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that Kevin Lee Forrestal and Lydia Forrestal, property owners, along with PadSplit Inc., a property management company, will pay $47,500 under a Consent Order resolving allegations of discrimination against a tenant due to her disability.
Justice Department opens applications for enhancing tribal access to crime databases
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The Justice Department announced the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to participate in the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. TAP enhances public safety by enabling federally recognized Tribes to access and exchange data with national crime information databases, including the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC), for authorized criminal justice and non-criminal justice purposes.
Rep. Moolenaar on fentanyl: ‘we now have evidence of China's involvement’
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Congressman John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), stated that China is involved in the manufacturing and trafficking of fentanyl. Moolenaar shared his statement during a June 12 episode of Federal Newswire’s China Desk podcast.
U.S. Department of Commerce updates Climate Adaptation Plan for increased resilience
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its updated Climate Adaptation Plan, joining over 20 federal agencies in expanding efforts to ensure federal operations are increasingly resilient to the impacts of climate change. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's broader National Climate Resilience Framework, which aims to align climate resilience investments across both public and private sectors through common principles and coordinated actions.
FTC returns over $324 million in consumer refunds during 2023
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) law enforcement actions resulted in more than $324 million in refunds to consumers in 2023, the agency reported in its annual summary on refunds.
U.S. Department leads delegation promoting worker rights at International Labor Conference
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor led the United States' delegation to the 2024 International Labor Conference (ILC) in Geneva from June 3-14, 2024, joining over 4,900 delegates for the world’s largest annual conference on international labor rights. The ILC brings together governments, employers, and workers from 187 member states.
Authorities emphasize awareness amid rising incidents of heat-related illnesses
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Heat is considered a silent killer, affecting the lives and health of people across the United States. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an average of 702 heat-related deaths occur each year in the country.
EPA awards $500K grant for South Bronx climate resilience project
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of a half-million-dollar grant to the South Bronx organization We Stay/Nos Quedamos. This funding, provided under the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Cooperative Agreement Program (EJ CPS), is aimed at supporting a climate resilience and emergency preparedness project in the area.
HUD reaches agreement with Michigan provider over discrimination allegations
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has entered into a Conciliation Agreement with Michigan housing provider Czapp Real Estate, LLC., resolving allegations that the Respondent denied housing to a woman because of her disability and status as a survivor under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Complainant alleged the landlord did not respond to her rental application due to her vision impairment and because she revealed a past tenancy was terminated due to experiencing dating violence and stalking.
HUD completes $18.7M RAD deal to preserve affordable housing in Pittsburgh
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
PITTSBURGH - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced the completion of a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). This transaction will allow Pittsburgh to rehabilitate and preserve nearly 90 affordable rental homes at Manchester Commons, which includes 56 properties in various locations across northwestern Pittsburgh.
USPTO announces national strategy to promote inclusive innovation
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently unveiled a National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation aimed at broadening access to resources that foster innovation and entrepreneurship across diverse American communities. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Council for Inclusive Innovation (CI2), seeks to stimulate economic growth, create quality jobs, and address global challenges by enhancing participation in STEM fields, inventorship, and innovation among historically underrepresented groups.
Attorney General Garland comments on Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Rahimi
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi on June 21, 2024.
National Park Service seeks comments on historic property nominations
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before June 8, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by July 8, 2024.
