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Small business optimism rises despite ongoing challenges

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw an increase of 2.2 points in October, reaching 93.7.


NFIB-backed candidates achieve high success rate in Tennessee elections

Small businesses in Tennessee experienced a favorable outcome in the recent general election.


Multi-agency operation results in over 1,000 arrests related to fentanyl trafficking

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the results of Operation FREE, a multi-agency effort aimed at combating fentanyl trafficking.


Record low veteran homelessness reported; declines by over seven percent since last year

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness have announced a significant decrease in veteran homelessness based on the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.


Former athletic club comptroller sentenced for $1 million fraud

On November 7, 2024, Chief Judge Raúl Arias Marxuach of the United States District Court sentenced Zuleika Molina-Orozco to 37 months in prison.


EPA settles with Denali Water Solutions over biosolid violations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Denali Water Solutions, LLC, based in Russellville, Arkansas, for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.


Federal Bureau officer faces charges for alleged civil rights violations

A lieutenant from the Federal Bureau of Prisons at U.S. Penitentiary McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for civil rights violations.


FTC schedules oral argument on Facebook case

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to hear oral arguments in the case concerning Facebook, Inc., identified as Docket No.


AMA adopts new policies on social media safety, mpox prevention, rural cancer care

The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted several new public health policies aimed at improving the nation's health.


Facebook's oral argument scheduled for November

Facebook is set to participate in an oral argument scheduled for November 12, 2024, as part of Docket No.


California home care providers ordered to repay unpaid wages

Federal investigators have uncovered significant wage violations among home healthcare providers in California, affecting numerous workers.


Justice Department files lawsuit against UnitedHealth’s acquisition bid for Amedisys

The United States Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Attorneys General from Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to prevent UnitedHealth Group's proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of...


Florida eye practice settles fraud claims over cranial ultrasound billing

Brandon Eye Associates P.A., an ophthalmology practice in Florida, has agreed to pay $1.3 million to resolve allegations of submitting fraudulent claims for trans-cranial doppler ultrasounds (TCDs).


AMA calls for legislative action on insurer payment denials after preauthorization

Physicians and medical students at the American Medical Association (AMA) Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates have voted to adopt a policy addressing issues with insurers' prior authorization processes.


EPA Region 7 hosts open house on updated soil lead guidance

Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 are set to host an open house on November 14, 2024, in Neosho, Missouri.


Marco’s Pizza franchisee fined $207K for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has uncovered child labor violations at two Marco’s Pizza locations in Knoxville, Tennessee.


FTC halts H&R Block's deceptive practices; proposes $7 million settlement

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a lawsuit that is prompting changes for consumers using H&R Block's online tax filing services.


Department of Labor recovers unpaid wages from California care providers

More than 700,000 individuals work in California to provide essential home health or personal care services.


Defense Secretary Austin visits Indo-Pacific nations for strategic talks

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is set to embark on a trip to Australia, the Philippines, Laos, and Fiji this week.


AMA calls for simplified Medicare enrollment process

The American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for the federal government to simplify the Medicare enrollment process for seniors approaching age 65.