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By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the approval of a Conciliation Agreement with OceanFirst Bank, headquartered in Toms River, New Jersey. This agreement resolves a Secretary-initiated complaint against OceanFirst alleging that the bank engaged in redlining by restricting access to credit and mortgage lending services in majority-Black, Hispanic, and Asian neighborhoods in the New Brunswick, New Jersey area.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
On September 18, 2024, Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Chetan A. Patil delivered remarks regarding the Justice Department's lawsuit against Grace Ocean and Synergy, the owner and operator of the Motor Vessel DALI. The lawsuit seeks to recover over $100 million in federal taxpayer funds spent in response to the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Additionally, punitive damages are sought due to what is described as "reckless and grossly negligent conduct" by these entities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America, has issued a statement in response to Vice President Kamala Harris' recent remarks, which he characterizes as inciting violence against conservatives.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) hosted the Advana Industry Day today. During the event, industry and government representatives participated in sessions to learn about DoD's plans to mature Advana, the Department's enterprise data and analytics environment. Advana provides DoD users with data from over 400 business systems, along with tools, services, and analytics for data-driven decision-making.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded 35 grants totaling $18 million under the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024. The program aims to develop sustainable, multidisciplinary prevention capabilities in local communities, pilot innovative approaches, and identify best practices that can be replicated nationwide.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
On September 18, 2024, Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks on the Justice Department's lawsuit against the owner and operator of the Motor Vessel DALI. The vessel was responsible for destroying the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, resulting in six fatalities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Richard Stern, director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, has responded to the Federal Reserve's recent decision to lower interest rates by 0.50 percentage points. This rate cut, the first since 2020, occurs just seven weeks before Election Day.
By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 17, 2024
Michael Quinn Sullivan is publisher of Texas Scorecard and host of the Texas Minute podcast. He produced “Red Power,” a documentary on China’s involvement in the US energy sector.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
An analysis conducted by Block Tribune concluded that data from the cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com (CDC) shows indications of wash trading, or artificial market activity that inflates an asset's trading volume and price. A CDC spokesperson denied the report.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
A new analysis from the Center for American Progress examines two innovative bills that have positioned Illinois at the forefront of pretrial justice by removing money from the pretrial process and improving access to community-based services aimed at increasing pretrial safety and fairness.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment recovering $550,000 in back wages and damages for 614 employees of a Las Vegas construction company whose wage practices denied workers their full pay.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. — The composition of a school board significantly influences the quality of public education in regional communities, yet voter turnout in these local elections remains low nationwide. A new analysis from the Center for American Progress (CAP) underscores the importance of school board elections and offers policy recommendations to enhance voter participation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Emergency response staff and contractors from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working to secure hazardous chemicals stored at the dormant Cosmo Specialty Fibers facility in Cosmopolis, Washington.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
MEXICO CITY – Assistant Secretary for Investment Security Paul Rosen traveled to Mexico City, Mexico, for meetings with the Government of Mexico and business and investment community leaders. He also provided remarks at the International Bar Association Annual Conference.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a federal court has approved settlements requiring the forfeiture of assets valued at approximately $40 million from defendants accused of defrauding consumers nationwide. The defendants allegedly enrolled consumers, without their knowledge, into continuity plans for CBD and keto-related products they did not agree to purchase.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced today the following assignment:
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
REDMOND, Wash., and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Sept. 17, 2024 — Microsoft Corp. and G42 have announced two significant initiatives aimed at promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration builds on a partnership initiated earlier this year, with more developments expected in the coming months.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced an award of $7.9 million to the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to support small business growth under the Biden-Harris Administration’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today welcomed the joint leaders' statement on the third anniversary of the Australia–United Kingdom–United States (AUKUS) security partnership.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the allocation of over $87 million to public housing agencies for evaluating and reducing residential health hazards, including lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, and fire safety. This funding is distributed through the Capital Fund Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Capital Fund programs. HUD has awarded 14 grants totaling $47.7 million under LBP and 22 grants totaling $40 million under HRH.
