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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.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The Department of Defense has announced a substantial investment of $269 million in 33 new technical projects under the Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) initiative. This funding, part of the CHIPS and Science Act, aims to bolster America's microelectronics manufacturing capabilities and workforce development. The Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America Agenda seeks to reduce dependency on foreign microelectronics sources and enhance national security.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new initiatives to expand housing counseling services and strengthen pathways to homeownership for Americans. This includes a partnership with Zillow and the use of virtual methods to broaden access.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the members of its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI) Federal Advisory Council. This council represents a significant step in the EPA's efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within environmental policymaking and workforce development.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
On September 16, the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) convened virtually at the Deputy level. Under Secretary of State Jose Fernandez, Under Secretary of Commerce Marisa Lago, and U.S. Trade Representative Senior Advisor Cara Morrow were joined by EU TTC Deputies European Commission Directors-General Sabine Weyand and Roberto Viola.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
App developers require legal frameworks that enable them to provide parents with the means to manage their children's devices and access to age-appropriate apps. This necessitates flexibility to meet consumers' expectations, consistent with how they interact with their smart devices.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The United States and the United Kingdom convened the annual Bilateral Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Leadership Group (BCLG) plenary session on September 10 and 11 at the UK Ministry of Defense in London. Department of Defense Spokesperson Lisa Lawrence provided a statement regarding the event.
