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EPA announces $26 million grant to reduce lead exposure in schools' drinking water
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On August 22, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $26 million grant to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding, distributed across 55 states, territories, and the District of Columbia (D.C.), aims to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
Cardona announces multi-state back-to-school bus tour highlighting educational investments
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 2024 Back to School Bus Tour, scheduled from September 3 to September 6. The tour aims to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts in public education and will include stops in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
Biden-Harris administration announces $34M grants for reducing school air pollution
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $34 million in grant funding to address indoor air pollution in schools. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda and aims to support low-income, disadvantaged, and Tribal communities across the nation.
Assistant Secretary Newland underscores tribal initiatives during visits to Washington and Alaska
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland concluded a multi-day visit to Washington and Alaska, emphasizing the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to honoring its trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations. The visit underscored support for Indian Country through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
Biden-Harris administration announces $26 million grant for reducing lead exposure in schools
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On August 22, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $26 million in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and daycare facilities. This grant funding will be utilized across 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure in environments where children learn and play, advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
U.S response continues amid growing Mpox concerns
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern regarding the rise in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and several other African countries. This declaration followed the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s (Africa CDC) announcement of a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security on August 13. The increase in clade I mpox cases, both in endemic and non-endemic countries, poses a threat to regional health security and beyond. Clade I mpox has also introduced a...
Major operation dismantles human smuggling network linked to deadly incident
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On Wednesday, extensive coordination between the Department of Homeland Security, the Justice Department, and domestic and international partners resulted in a major enforcement operation that dismantled a human smuggling network based in Guatemala. In June 2022, this network smuggled people into the United States on a journey that ended with the deaths of 53 migrants in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas. Twenty-one of the deceased migrants were Guatemalan.
Biden-Harris administration announces $34 million grant for reducing school air pollution
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On August 22, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of five recipients for $34 million in grants aimed at addressing indoor air pollution in schools. These selected applications will fund initiatives to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and indoor air pollution in K-12 schools within low-income, disadvantaged, and tribal communities nationwide. These grants are made possible by the President's Inflation Reduction Act, marking a significant investment in climate...
Biden-Harris Administration allocates $388K for Oklahoma's school water safety
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $388,000 in funding for Oklahoma to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant will be distributed among 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, aiming to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play while advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
Court orders Evansville diner owner to pay $390K over wage violations
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
EVANSVILLE, IN – The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent order and judgment mandating an Evansville diner owner and his restaurant to pay $390,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 44 employees. This resolution follows litigation prompted by a department investigation that revealed the restaurant operated an invalid tip pool, denied workers overtime pay, and retaliated against employees who cooperated with investigators.
Biden-Harris administration announces $26 million grants for reducing lead in school drinking water
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $26 million in grants to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding will be utilized by 55 states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure in places where children learn and play, advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Action Plan.
Former energy trader pleads guilty in international bribery scheme involving Mexican officials
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
A former energy trader pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a scheme to bribe Mexican government officials to secure contracts for his then-employer, Vitol Inc. (Vitol), the U.S. affiliate of the largest independent energy trading firm in the world.
Major operation dismantles human smuggling network linked to Texas mass casualty event
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On Wednesday, extensive coordination between the Justice Department and its domestic and international partners resulted in a major enforcement operation that dismantled a human smuggling network based in Guatemala. In June 2022, this network smuggled people into the United States on a journey that ended with the deaths of 53 migrants in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas. Twenty-one of the deceased migrants were Guatemalan.
Biden-Harris Administration announces $26 million to protect children from lead in drinking water
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
El 22 de agosto, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA) anunció $26 millones en fondos para proteger a los niños del plomo en el agua potable en escuelas y jardines infantiles. Esta subvención será utilizada por 55 estados y territorios, así como el Distrito de Columbia, para reducir la exposición al plomo donde los niños aprenden y juegan, avanzando en los objetivos del Plan de Acción de Tuberías y Pinturas con Plomo de la Administración Biden-Harris.
Justice Department announces update in San Antonio smuggling case
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas held a joint press conference with Joint Task Force Alpha Co-Directors Ian Hanna and Jim Hepburn to discuss a significant arrest in the case regarding the 2022 human smuggling incident that resulted in the death of 53 men, women, and children, along with 11 injured. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, head of the Criminal Division, provided remarks.
EPA allocates $352K grant for reducing lead in Louisiana school drinking water
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $352,000 in grants to Louisiana aimed at reducing lead exposure in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding is part of a broader initiative encompassing 55 states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, to mitigate lead risks where children learn and play. The effort aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
Labor Department orders reinstatement of fired childcare worker over food safety report
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has mandated the Southlake location of a national childcare provider to reinstate an employee and compensate them with $43,295 in back wages and damages. The employee was terminated after reporting concerns about unsanitary and unsafe conditions in the facility’s kitchen to Texas health officials.
DOJ announces update on 2022 San Antonio human smuggling case
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri delivered remarks on a significant update to a 2022 human smuggling case in San Antonio, Texas.
Plan threatens veteran benefits
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Project 2025 is a plan aimed at altering America's system of checks and balances to implement a far-right agenda. The proposal seeks to transfer power from the general populace to politicians, judges, and corporations. This article examines how Project 2025 could specifically impact veterans in the United States.
University of Utah receives $6.5M grant for improving school air quality
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The University of Utah has been selected to receive $6.5 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. The funding will support the development of indoor air quality management and greenhouse gas reduction plans for schools in urban and rural areas in Utah and Nevada, as well as with the Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming.
