5G Automotive Association Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP has issued a public comment on behalf of the 5G Automotive Association to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written and posted on May 13, 2024.
The comment was signed by John Kwant, Executive Director, Americas, 5G Automotive Association.
The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0037-0001.
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To: The Honorable Shailen P. Bhatt
Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Washington, D.C. 205 more
Aerospace Industries Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association Issue Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The General Aviation Manufacturers Association and Aerospace Industries Association, Arlington, Virginia, have issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The 14-page comment was posted on May 10, 2024.
The comment was signed by Di Reimold, Vice President, Civil Aviation, Aerospace Industries Association; and Walter Desrosier, Vice President, Engineering and Maintenance, General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
The comment was on Docket No. FAA-2 more
Alaska Transportation & Public Facilities Dept. Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on May 12, 2024, and posted on May 13, 2024.
The comment was signed by Christopher Goins, Southcoast Regional Director.
The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0040.
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To: Mr. Brian Hogge
Federal Highway Administration Office of Infrastructure
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: "Request for info more
American Occupational Therapy Association Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The American Occupational Therapy Association, North Bethesda, Maryland, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written and posted on May 10, 2024.
The comment was signed by Sharmila Sandhu, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs.
The comment was on Docket No. DOT-OST-2022-0144-0225.
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To: Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140
Washington, more
Del. Transportation Dept. Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Delaware Department of Transportation has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written and posted on May 13, 2024.
The comment was signed by Shante A. Hastings, Deputy Secretary and Chief Engineer.
The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0037.
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To: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Submitted Electronically
SUBJECT: Docket No. FHWA-2023-0037
Request for Comment on FHWA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Delaw more
Disability Rights New York Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Disability Rights New York, Rensselaer, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on May 9, 2024, and posted on May 10, 2024.
The comment was on Docket No. DOT-OST-2022-0144.
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To: Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE
West Building Ground Floor
Room W12-140
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Public Comments re Docket No. DOT-OST-2022-0144
Disability Rights New York ( more
Electric Drive Transportation Association Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Electric Drive Transportation Association has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written and posted on May 13, 2024.
The comment was signed by Genevieve Cullen, President.
The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0037.
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To: Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
RE Docket No. FHWA-2023-0037
RIN 2125-AG13
EDTA Response to the Federal Hi more
Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association Issues Public Comment to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was posted on May 10, 2024.
The comment was signed by Frank Wolak, President and CEO.
The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2024-0016-0001.
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VIA The Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov Internal
Revenue Service
CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-117631-23)
Room 5203
P.O. Box 7604,
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
RE: REG-117631-23: C more
Ga. Transportation Dept. Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Georgia Department of Transportation has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was posted on May 13, 2024.
The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0040-0001.
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In response to the Request for Information on the Use of Manufactured Products in Highway Projects, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) thanks the Federal Highway Administration for the opportunity to provide comments on Buy America requirements on manufa more
GE Vernova Issues Public Comment to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- GE Vernova, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written and posted on May 10, 2024.
The comment was signed by Scott Strazik.
The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2022-0023-0001.
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To: Internal Revenue Service
CC:PA:LPD:PR
Room 5203
P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044
RE: Notice 2022-49
Application of Technology Neutral Tax Credits 45Y and 48E to Nuclear Power
GE Vern more
Mitsubishi Power Americas Issues Public Comment to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Mitsubishi Power Americas Inc., Lake Mary, Florida, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on May 9, 2024, and posted on May 10, 2024.
The comment was signed by Andrew C. Knapp, Senior Director, Government Relations.
The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2022-0023-0001.
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To: Internal Revenue Service
CC:PA:LPD:PR
(Notice 2022-49)
Room 5203,
P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Re: IRS Notice more
North Central Texas Council of Governments Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The North Central Texas Council of Governments, Arlington, Texas, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written and posted on May 13, 2024.
The comment was signed by Emily Beckham, Program Manager.
The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0037.
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To: Office of Federal Financial Management
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Docket No. FHWA-2023-0037
Comments on Notice of Pro more
PPG Industries Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- PPG Industries Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on May 10, 2024, and posted on May 13, 2024.
The comment was signed by Edward Baiden, Vice President, Global Traffic Solutions.
The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0037.
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To: The Honorable Shailen P. Bhatt
Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.
Washin more
Traffic & Parking Control Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Traffic and Parking Control Co. Inc., Brown Deer, Wisconsin, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was posted on May 13, 2024.
The comment was signed by Paul Schmidbauer, Compliance Manager; and Eric Stangel, President and CEO.
The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0040.
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23 CFR Part 635
Buy America Requirements for Manufactured Products
Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; request for comments
Docket No. FHWA-2023-004 more
United Steelworkers Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The United Steelworkers has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written and posted on May 13, 2024.
The comment was signed by Anna Fendley, Director of Regulatory and State Policy.
The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0037.
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To: The Honorable Shailen P. Bhatt
Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
RE: United Steelworkers comments on the Federal Highw more
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Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Bureau of Reclamation - FY2025 Budget & Appropriations
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12661) on May 9, 2024, by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern.
Here are excerpts:
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Bureau of Reclamation: FY2025 Budget and Appropriations
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), part of the Department of the Interior, is primarily responsible for the construction and operation of hundreds of large dams and water diversion structures in the 17 western Reclamation more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Bureau of Reclamation Funding in Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12437) on May 9, 2024, by natural resources policy specialists Charles V. Stern and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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Bureau of Reclamation Funding in the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169)
In August 2022, Congress enacted P.L. 117-169, popularly known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Among its funding provisions, the law provided approximately $4.6 billion in mandatory more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Community Oriented Policing Services Program
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10922) on May 9, 2024, by crime policy analyst Nathan James.
Here are excerpts:
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Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program
Background
Under the initial authorization for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program (Title I of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, P.L. 103-322, "the 1994 Crime Act"), grants could be awarded for (1) hiring more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Immigration - Grounds of Inadmissibility
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12662) on May 7, 2024, by immigration policy analyst Abigail F. Kolker.
Here are excerpts:
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Immigration: Grounds of Inadmissibility
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets forth the grounds of inadmissibility under which foreign nationals may be denied admission to the United States.
Admission to the United States
The term admission refers to the lawful entry of a foreign n more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Intelligence Support to Military Operations
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10574) on May 9, 2024, by Michael E. DeVine, intelligence and national security analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Intelligence Support to Military Operations
Nine of 18 total statutory elements of the Intelligence Community (IC) reside within the Department of Defense (DOD) and provide integrated intelligence support to military strategy, planning, and operations. These more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Social Security - Representative Payees & Power of Attorney
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12658) on May 9, 2024, by social policy analysts T. Lynn Sears and Emma K. Tatem:
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Social Security: Representative Payees and Power of Attorney
Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients (referred to herein as "beneficiaries" for both programs) may require additional help managing their finances and may grant power of attorney to family, friends, more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12659) on May 9, 2024, by environmental policy specialists Jerry H. Yen and Angela C. Jone:
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board (SAB): Role of the Independent Advisory Committee, Selected Issues, and Legislation
The extent to which scientific and technical information may be used to support the regulatory and nonregulatory actions taken by the U.S. Environmen more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Mexico's 2024 Elections
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12356) on May 7, 2024, by foreign affairs analyst Joshua Klein and Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke.
Here are excerpts:
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Mexico's 2024 Elections
On June 2, 2024, Mexico, a top U.S. trade and strategic partner, is scheduled to convene elections for more than 20,000 federal, state, and local offices, including the presidency, the entire congress (Senate and Chambe more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on North Korea-Russia Relations
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12355) on May 6, 2024.
The white paper is written by Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen, Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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North Korea-Russia Relations: Current Developments
Since 2023, North Korea (officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or DPRK) and the Russian Federation (Russia) more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Panama - 2024 Elections & U.S. Interests
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12357) on May 7, 2024, by foreign affairs analyst Leticia Chacon.
Here are excerpts:
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Panama: 2024 Elections and U.S. Interests
On May 5, 2024, Panamanians elected Jose Raul Mulino, the right-wing candidate of the Realizing Goals (RM) and Alliance parties, as their president. Mulino captured 34.3% of the vote, almost 10 points ahead of the second-place candidate (Figure 1). Panamani more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Section 7001 Report on Future Studies & Projects
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11118) on May 6, 2024, by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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Army Corps of Engineers: Section 7001 Report on Future Studies and Projects
Congress specifically authorizes most of the water resource development studies, projects, and other assistance activities performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), typically through Water Resources more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on American Privacy Rights Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11161) on May 7, 2024.
The white paper is written by section research manager Jonathan M. Gaffney and legislative attorneys Chris D. Linebaugh, Peter J. Benson, Matthew D. Trout and Clay Wild:
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The American Privacy Rights Act
On April 7, 2024, Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers jointly released a more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Litigation Continues Over Use of Contract Pharmacies in 340B Drug Discount Program
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11163) on May 8, 2024, by legislative attorney Hannah-Alise Rogers:
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Litigation Continues Over Use of Contract Pharmacies in 340B Drug Discount Program
The 340B Drug Discount Program enables eligible hospitals and other safety net providers to purchase outpatient prescription drugs at discounted prices. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an operating divis more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Regulation of TikTok Under Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11127) on May 9, 2024.
The white paper is written by legislative attorneys Peter J. Benson, Valerie C. Brannon and Joanna R. Lampe:
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Regulation of TikTok Under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act: Analysis of Selected Legal Issues
In April 2024, Congress enacted the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Scope of ACA Section 1557 - 'Health Program or Activity'
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11160) on May 6, 2024, by legislative attorney Hannah-Alise Rogers:
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The Scope of ACA Section 1557: "Health Program or Activity"
On May 6, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS, or the Department) finalized a new rule under Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Section 1557 applies various antidiscrimination requirements to "any more
Congressional Research Service: 'Delegates & Resident Commissioner - Parliamentary Rights & Practice, 113th-117th Congresses'
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48063) entitled "Delegates and the Resident Commissioner: Parliamentary Rights and Practice, 113th-117th Congresses" by Jane A. Hudiburg, Congress and legislative process analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia are each represented in Congress by a delegate to the House of Representatives, wh more
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45699) on May 6, 2024, entitled "The Federal Communications Commission: Structure, Operations and Budget" by Patricia Moloney Figliola, internet and telecommunications policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent federal agency established by the Communications Act of 1934 (1934 Act, or "Communications Act"). The agency is ch more
Congressional Research Service: 'Older Americans Act - Overview & Funding'
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43414) on May 6, 2024, entitled "Older Americans Act: Overview and Funding" by Kirsten J. Colello, health and aging policy specialist, and Angela Napili, senior research librarian.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Older Americans Act (OAA; P.L. 89-73, as amended) is the primary federal statute for the delivery of social and nutrition services for older persons. The act authorizes a wide ar more
Congressional Research Service: 'Post-9/11 GI Bill - Primer' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42755) on May 7, 2024, entitled "The Post-9/11 GI Bill: A Primer" by education policy specialist Cassandria Dortch.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers several educational assistance programs, most notably the GI Bills, that provide funds to or on behalf of veterans and servicemembers and their family members to facilitate their enrollment in an more
Congressional Research Service: 'Post-9/11 GI Bill - Primer' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42755) on May 7, 2024, entitled "The Post-9/11 GI Bill - A Primer:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Benefit Payments
Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, several types of benefit payments are available, including payments for tuition and fees, the Yellow Ribbon program (see the "Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program Payments" section), housing, books and supplies, tutorial assistance, tes more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Affordable Connectivity Program
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12637) on May 8, 2024, by Patricia Moloney Figliola, internet and telecommunications policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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The End of the Affordable Connectivity Program: What Next for Consumers?
Introduction
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) in 2021, provide more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Al Qaeda - Background, Current Status & U.S. Policy
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11854) on May 6, 2024, by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas and research assistant Abigail G. Martin:
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Al Qaeda: Background, Current Status, and U.S. Policy
Al Qaeda (AQ, alt. Al Qaida or Al Qa'eda) is a transnational Sunni Islamist terrorist organization with a network of affiliates. The group rose to global prominence after perpetrating the September 11, 2001, attack more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Federal Reserve's Discount Window
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12655) on May 8, 2024, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte:
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Federal Reserve's Discount Window: Policy Issues
The failure of three large banks in the spring of 2023 put the discount window (DW) of the Federal Reserve (Fed) back in the spotlight. DW lending suddenly spiked, reaching an all-time high of $295.7 billion. This In Focus discusses policy issues raised by this epi more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on FY2025 Budget Request for Military Health System
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12660) on May 8, 2024, by Bryce H. P. Mendez, defense health care policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2025 Budget Request for the Military Health System
On March 11, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden submitted his Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget request to Congress. Discretionary funding in the Department of Defense (DOD) budget request totals $849.8 billion, including $61.4 billion more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Islamic State - Background, Current Status & U.S. Policy
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10328) on May 6, 2024, by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas and Research Assistant Abigail G. Martin:
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The Islamic State: Background, Current Status, and U.S. Policy
The Islamic State (IS) is a transnational Sunni Islamist insurgent and terrorist group. At its 2015 height, the group controlled large areas of Iraq and Syria from which it launched attacks in the region a more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11755) on May 8, 2024, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
Background
The Marine Corps describes the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
'as The Corps' next-generation vehicle designed to move Marines from ship to shore (Figure 1). Designed to replace the Corps' aging Amphibious Assault Vehicle (A more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Older Americans Act
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12530) on May 6, 2024, by Kirsten J. Colello, health and aging policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Older Americans Act: Summary in Brief
Overview
The Older Americans Act (OAA; P.L. 89-73, as amended; 42 U.S.C. Ch. 35) supports a wide range of social and health-related services and programs for older adults, including supportive services (i.e., personal care, chore services, and t more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Post Office Naming
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12656) on May 8, 2024, by Michelle D. Christensen, government organization and management analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Postal Primer: Post Office Naming
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has independent authority to name or designate its postal facilities. Additionally, Congress may designate a post office through legislation. This In Focus describes the policies and procedures for rena more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Red Sea Shipping Disruptions
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12657) on May 8, 2024, by Andres B. Schwarzenberg, international trade and finance specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Red Sea Shipping Disruptions: Estimating Economic Effects
Attacks by the Yemen-based Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November 2023 have disrupted a critical maritime passage for global supply chains, creating bottlenecks at the Suez C more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Removal of IGs - Rules, Practice & Considerations for Congress
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11546) on May 6, 2024, by Ben Wilhelm, government organization and management analyst:
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Removal of Inspectors General: Rules, Practice, and Considerations for Congress
In 1978, Congress passed the Inspector General Act (IG Act; P.L. 95-452) with the intent to improve oversight within certain executive branch agencies. During the floor debate on the legislation, Senator Thomas Eagleton more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Search & Rescue Operations on Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11546) on May 7, 2024, by natural resources policy analyst Mark K. DeSantis.
Here are excerpts:
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Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations on Federal Lands
Each year, thousands of visitors to federal lands require the assistance of search and rescue (SAR) services. SAR operations take place in a wide range of environments and conditions and can include brief searches of buildings; medical more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Trends & Proposals for Corporate Tax Revenue
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11546) on May 8, 2024, by public finance specialist Donald J. Marples and economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle.
Here are excerpts:
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Trends and Proposals for Corporate Tax Revenue
U.S. corporate tax revenues have declined, relative to the size of the economy, since the mid-1960s. Corporate tax revenue as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) fell from 3.9% in 1966 more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S. International Climate Finance - FY2025
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12652) on May 6, 2024, by environmental policy specialist Richard K. Lattanzio.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. International Climate Finance: FY2025
U.S. International Climate Finance
Over the past several decades, to substantially varying degrees, the United States has delivered financial and technical assistance for climate change initiatives in the developing world through a variety of more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Iran's Petroleum Exports to China & U.S. Sanctions
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12267) on May 8, 2024.
The white paper is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas, international crime and narcotics specialist Liana W. Rosen and legislative attorney Jennifer K. Elsea.
Here are excerpts:
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Iran's Petroleum Exports to China and U.S. Sanctions
Many Members in the 118th Congress remain concerned with Iran's ability to raise revenue in international more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers, April 29 - May 5, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11162) on May 6, 2024, by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia:
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Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (April 29 - May 5, 2024)
The federal courts issue hundreds of decisions every week in cases involving diverse legal disputes. This Sidebar series selects decisions from the past week that may be of particular interest to feder more
Congressional Research Service: 'Weather Research & Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017'
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44838) on May 3, 2024, entitled "The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017: Congressional Direction to NOAA in P.L. 115-25" by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec:
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SUMMARY
Congress provides direction on a broad range of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) weather-related activities in Titles I through IV of P.L. 115-25, the Weather Res more
Congressional Research Service Issues Fact Sheet on Economic Forecasts & Projections
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R47295) on May 7, 2024, by Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
Here are excerpts:
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Economic Forecasts and Projections: Fact Sheet
SUMMARY
Economic projections (also called forecasts) are predictions about the future behavior of economic and financial indicators. They can help lawmakers in assessing the likelihood of key events such as recessions, addressing budget and economic challenges, and est more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Defense Primer - Procurement
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10599) on May 7, 2024, by defense infrastructure policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Procurement
Overview
While procurement implies a process of obtaining goods or services, the word also refers to a specific title and to associated accounts within the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Department of Defense Appropriations Act.
more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Directed-Energy Weapons
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10599) on May 7, 2024, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security analyst:
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Defense Primer: Directed-Energy Weapons
Both the 2022 National Defense Strategy and the House Armed Services Committee's bipartisan Future of Defense Task Force Report have identified directed energy as a technology that could have a significant impact on U.S. national security in the years t more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12653) on May 7, 2024, by agricultural policy analyst Joel L. Greene:
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed a strain (H5N1) of highly pathogenic avian Influenza A virus (HPAI) in dairy herds in Texas and Kansas on March 25, 2 more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on IRS Direct File Program
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12654) on May 7, 2024, by public finance analyst Gary Guenther:
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IRS Direct File Program: An Overview
The assessment and collection of federal taxes owed depend on the level of taxpayer compliance with tax laws and regulations. Two factors shaping this compliance are the cost and ease of preparing and filing a tax return.
Electronic filing (e-filing) provides benefits to taxpayers a more
Congressional Research Service: 'Baltimore Bridge Collapse - Frequently Asked Questions'
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48028) on May 7, 2024, entitled "Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by transportation policy specialists John Frittelli, Ali E. Lohman and Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owns and Controls the Ship? ... 1
How Do Ships Navigate Through Harbors? ... 1
How Common Is It for Ships to Lose Power? ... 2
Could Tug more
APG Retirement Ceremony Farewells Four Soldiers, One Civilian
ABERDEEN, Maryland, May 11 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground issued the following news:
By Rachel Ponder
Four Soldiers and one civilian were honored during the quarterly installation retirement ceremony at the APG post theater April 25, 2024. The five retirees had a combined service time of more than 113 years.
The ceremony's host was the Director of the Network-Cross Functional Team, Maj. Gen. Jeth B. Rey. He was accompanied by the Senior Enlisted Advisor of the N-CFT, Sgt. 1st Class Adrian Parker. more
Calif. U.S. Attorney: Final 'Calicartel' Defendant Pleads Guilty to Dark Web Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
SACRAMENTO, California, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California issued the following news release on May 9, 2024:
Devin Shanahan, 29, of Winnetka, pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to distribute heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine over the dark web, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
According to court documents, Shanahan worked with his coconspirators to create narcotics vendor accounts on various dark web marketplaces in 2018 an more
Calif. U.S. Attorney: San Francisco Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $340,000 in Funds Intended for Low-Income Families
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California issued the following news release:
Gregory Finkelson, a San Francisco resident, has pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government property in connection with his fraudulent receipt of hundreds of thousands of dollars in low-income housing benefits, announced United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp; U.S. D more
Conn. U.S. Attorney: Glastonbury Psychologist Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1.6 Million
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on May 10, 2024:
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL B. PINES, 75, of Avon, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 27 months of imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for defrauding Medicaid of more than $1.6 million.
According to court documents more
CPB Response to April 25 Letter From Senator Ted Cruz
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting issued the following letter on May 9, 2024:
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To: The Honorable Ted Cruz, United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Cruz:
Thank you for your letter of April 25, 2024, and for the opportunity to respond to your questions and opinions regarding NPR, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's ("CPB") commitment to the programming it funds for distribution through local public radio stations reflecting the standar more
FEC Issues Digest for Week of May 6-10
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Enforcement
The Commission made public two closed cases, as follows. For more information, see the case documents in the Enforcement Search System.
MUR 7976
COMPLAINANT: Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party
RESPONDENTS: John James; and John James for Senate, Inc. and Timothy Caughlin, i more
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Green on New Asylum Rule: 'Unserious, Politically Motivated Attempt to Address Problem Biden Administration Itself Created'
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on May 9, 2024:
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Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a new asylum rule, described by CBS News as "relatively narrow in scope," that will ultimately have little to no impact on the flood of illegitimate asylum claims:
"This rule appears to be more
Mass. U.S. Attorney: Connecticut Ophthalmologist Sentenced to Prison for Five-Year Health Care Fraud Scheme
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on May 10, 2024:
A Connecticut doctor was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for receiving kickbacks in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans.
Dr. Donald Salzberg, 69 of Avon, Conn., was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock to one year and one day in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised relea more
Mich. U.S. Attorney: Shelby Township Doctor Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Illegally Distributing More Than 270,000 Opioid Pills Worth More Than $6.3 Million
DETROIT, Michigan, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan issued the following news release on May 9, 2024:
Shelby Township physician Lawrence Mark Sherman, 75, was sentenced today to 12 years in prison based on his conviction following a jury trial on 20 charges related to the unlawful diversion of prescription drugs, announced U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Joining Ison in the announcement were Special Agent in Charge Cheyvorea Gibson, Federal Bureau of I more
N.C. U.S. Attorney's Office Joins Department of Justice Initiative to Disrupt Transnational Fraud Schemes
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina issued the following news release:
The U.S. Attorney's office for the Western District of North Carolina joined the Justice Department, FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and other federal law enforcement agencies to announce the completion of the Money Mule Initiative, an annual campaign to identify, disrupt, and criminally prosecute networks of individuals who transmit fun more
Rep. Castro Introduces Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10.
H.R. 7943. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide law enforcement authority to the Inspector General of the United States International Development Finance Corporation; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.
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WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Housing and Urban Development Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman from a hearing dated April 18, 2024, entitled "Oversight of Federal Housing Regulators":
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Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Scott, and distinguished Members of the Senate Banking Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the state of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The more
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Moran Issues Statement on VA Inspector General Finding That VA Improperly Paid Millions to Senior Executives
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 9, 2024:
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) findings that VA improperly awarded $10.8 million dollars in PACT Act Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) payments more
VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 11 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release:
In light of the recent Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General report of funding improperly paid to senior executives last year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is expressing its concerns over the payments.
"We are very disappointed by the lack of oversight involved here," said Mike Figlioli, VFW Director of National Veterans more
AFGE: Largest VA Employee Union Echoes Senators' Call to Address Persistent Staffing Shortages
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The American Federation of Government Employees issued the following statement on May 9, 2024:
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American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley today issued the following statement in response to a bipartisan letter from 17 U.S. senators to the chair and ranking member of the Senate appropriations subcommittee deliberating fiscal 2025 funding levels for the Department of Veterans Affairs:
"On behalf of the more than 304,000 employees AF more
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45699) on May 6, 2024, entitled "The Federal Communications Commission: Structure, Operations and Budget" by Patricia Moloney Figliola, internet and telecommunications policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent federal agency established by the Communications Act of 1934 (1934 Act, or "Communications Act"). The agency is ch more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Unaddressed Challenges for Defense Policy Reform in Japan
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSres) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 9, 2024:
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Unaddressed Challenges for Defense Policy Reform in Japan
By Miki Matsuo
The year 2022 marked a step forward in Japan's defense strategy. The Japanese government decided to earmark approximately 43 trillion yen (about 30 billion dollars) over five years from 2023 to 2027 to strengthen and upgrade Japan's defense capabilities. But securing resources was just more
FTC Releases Public Communication From U.S. Women Health Alliance
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication on May 6, 2024:
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Re: Comment in Response to Request for Information on Consolidation in Health Care Markets/Docket No. ATR 102
The U.S. Women's Health Alliance (USWHA), representing more than 5,000 private practice women's healthcare providers in 35 states and the District of Columbia, and providing care to over 15 million women each year, is deeply concerned about widespread anticompetitiv more
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bost Issues Statement on VA Bonus Distribution Failure
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 9, 2024:
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Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report - with criminal referrals - that in 2023, VA improperly awarded $10.8 million dollars in bonuses - incentives that were meant for high-d more
House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith, Ways & Means Republicans Introduce Legislation to Increase Maximum Penalties for Leaking Taxpayer Information
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
Following the leak of taxpayer information by an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) contractor, who has since been sentenced to the maximum penalty of just 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), along with all Republican Members of the Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Taxpayer Data Protection Act (H.R. 829 more
Sen. Tester Leads Committee Roundtable With VSOs on Improving Care, Benefits for Women Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
Continuing his efforts to ensure women veterans receive the support they've earned, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester hosted a roundtable yesterday with Veterans Service Organizations to discuss improving health care and resources for women veterans. Tester was joined by Committee members, including U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), who co-chaired the roundtable with Tester, and represen more
Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Issues Testimony From Environmental Working Group
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Scott Faber, senior vice president for government affairs at the Environmental Working Group, from a hearing dated March 20, 2024, entitled "Examining PFAS as Hazardous Substances." PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify.
My name is Scott Faber, and I am testifying today on behalf of the Environmental Working Group, a national more
Senate Health Committee Ranking Member Cassidy Releases New Proposals to Modernize NIH
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a white paper detailing proposals to improve the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Last year, Cassidy requested feedback from stakeholders on policies Congress could consid more
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Tester Leads Committee Roundtable With VSOs on Improving Care, Benefits for Women Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news:
Continuing his efforts to ensure women veterans receive the support they've earned, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester hosted a roundtable yesterday with Veterans Service Organizations to discuss improving health care and resources for women veterans. Tester was joined by Committee members, including U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), who co-chai more
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From VA Deputy Assitant IG for Healthcare Inspections Baptiste
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Jennifer Baptiste, deputy assistant inspector general for healthcare inspections at the Veterans Affairs Department, from a hearing dated April 10, 2024, entitled "Caring for All Who Have Borne the Battle: Ensuring Equity for Women Veterans at VA":
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Chairman Tester, Ranking Member Moran, and Committee Members, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) overs more
University of Chicago: Trina Reynolds-Tyler, MPP'20, Wins Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 10 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news:
By Tori Lee
Trina Reynolds-Tyler, MPP'20, has won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting with journalist Sarah Conway for their investigative series "Missing in Chicago." The prize was announced May 6.
According to the seven-part multimedia series, Black girls and women between the ages of 10 and 20 make up about 30% of all missing person cases in Chicago. "Missing in Chicago" combined data science, investi more
White House Issues Transcript of Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jean-Pierre While En Route Mountain View, Calif.
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 10 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a press gaggle on May 9, 2024, by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre while en route to Mountain View, California:
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MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. I have nothing.
Q: This is kind of late, isn't it?
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: The gaggle or --
Q: Yeah, yeah.
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: We just got on -- didn't we just get on the plane?
Q: But it's almost seven o'clock.
Q: Late in general.
Q: Late in general.
AIDE: We said 6:30 te more
Brown Calls On VA to Fix 'Ineffective' Oversight of Community Care Network Administrators
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Following a recent report from VA's Office of Inspector General, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, pressed VA to take immediate action to improve oversight of its Community Care Network contracts to ensure veterans can see the provider of their choice and get timely appointments in their own community.
Brown was joined by U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Ang more
Collins, Colleagues Continue to Press USPS to Reassess Planned Changes to Mail Delivery Networks Nationwide
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
Senators Susan Collins, Gary Peters (D-MI), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) led a bipartisan group of 26 Senate colleagues in calling on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to pause planned changes to its processing and delivery network that could slow down mail delivery until the potential impacts are studied by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) and any concerns raised are addressed b more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Removal of IGs - Rules, Practice & Considerations for Congress
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11546) on May 6, 2024, by Ben Wilhelm, government organization and management analyst:
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Removal of Inspectors General: Rules, Practice, and Considerations for Congress
In 1978, Congress passed the Inspector General Act (IG Act; P.L. 95-452) with the intent to improve oversight within certain executive branch agencies. During the floor debate on the legislation, Senator Thomas Eagleton more
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Chair Lewis Celebrates Three Historic Transactions in Angola at U.S.-Africa Business Summit
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
Dallas, Texas - Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis today finalized three historic transactions for projects in Angola alongside President of Angola Joao Lourenco, Minister of Finance Vera Daves, and U.S. government representatives during the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. The three transactions all advance th more
Export-Import Bank of the United States Launches New Online Loan Application Form to Expedite Process
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) this week added to its electronic application platform, the EXIM Loan Management System (ELMS). This new application will be utilized for the agency's Credit Guarantee Facility (CGF) and Long-Term Direct Loan or Guarantee programs. This new application form is now available for submission.
"I am pleased to have added more
Ky. U.S. Attorney: Three Tennessee Physicians Sentenced for Roles in Drug Trafficking and Fraud Schemes
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued the following news release:
Three Tennessee physicians were sentenced on Wednesday and Thursday, by U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove, following their convictions for conspiracy to illicitly prescribe controlled substances and related fraud and money laundering offenses. Evann Herrell was sentenced to 120 months in prison, Mark Grenkoski to 108 months, and Stephen Cirelli to 48 m more
Neb. U.S. Attorney: Omaha Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Program Fraud
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska issued the following news release:
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jackie Harper, 51, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on May 8, 2024, in federal court in Omaha for making false statements to the Small Business Administration. United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Harper to three years' probation and ordered him to pay $154,247.06 in restitution, nearly all of which more
NGA Director Frank Issues Remarks at 2024 GEOINT Symposium
KISSIMMEE, Florida, May 9 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following remarks on May 7, 2024, by Director Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth at the 2024 GEOINT Symposium at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Conference Center:
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Thanks so much for that introduction, Yvette.
It's great to be with all of you.
Congratulations to USGIF on their 20th anniversary. The foundation has done so very much to strengthen our community, and once again, they've planned an outstanding venue for more
Old Dominion University: Joint Commissioning Ceremony Welcomes 28 New Military Officers
NORFOLK, Virginia, May 9 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news:
By Kenya Godette
At ODU's annual Spring Commissioning Ceremony, 28 ROTC students from three universities (Old Dominion, Norfolk State and Regent) became officers in the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps.
On May 2 at Chartway Arena, the new ensigns and second lieutenants took an oath to "defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies" and to "well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office."
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Peters Helps Senate Pass Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Bill
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped the Senate pass bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Peters helped craft and advance the bill with numerous provisions that Peters led and supported to improve aviation safety, upgrade airport infrastructure, bolster the aviation workforce, and strengthen consum more
Senate Environment Committee Ranking Member Capito Issues Opening Statement at Hearing With EPA Administrator Regan
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2024:
Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget" with EPA Administrator Michael Regan.
Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered.
"Thank you Chai more
Senate Judiciary Committee Issues Testimony From GAO Director Goodwin
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Gretta L. Goodwin, director of homeland security and justice at the Government Accountability Office, from a hearing dated April 16, 2024, entitled "Legacy of Harm: Eliminating the Abuse of Solitary Confinement":
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Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Graham, and Members of the Committee:
I am pleased to discuss our prior work concerning the use of restrictive housing in federal correctional and immigratio more
Senate Judiciary Committee Issues Testimony From Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor Peeler
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Katherine R. Peeler, assistant professor of pediatrics and a faculty member of bioethics and global health and social medecine of Harvard Medical School, from a hearing dated April 16, 2024, entitled "Legacy of Harm: Eliminating the Abuse of Solitary Confinement":
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Chair Durbin, Ranking Member Graham, and members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. It is an honor to appea more
Senator Collins Questions Secretary of Defense on Lewiston Shooting
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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At an Appropriations hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget request for the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Senator Susan Collins questioned Secretary Lloyd Austin about the horrific mass shooting that occurred in Lewiston, Maine on October 25, 2023. The killer, Robert Card, was a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army Reserve.
During her questions, Senator more
Sens. Tester, Brown, King to VA: Fix 'Ineffective' Oversight of Community Care Network Administrators
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
Following a recent report from VA's Office of Inspector General, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Angus King (I-Maine) are pressing VA to take immediate action to improve oversight of its Community Care Network contracts to ensure veterans have timely access to providers in the community.
"We write today to express our frustration with t more
U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida: Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Money Laundering and Unlawful Export of Military Data
TAMPA, Florida, May 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release:
Yuksel Senbol, 36, of Orlando, pleaded guilty to 25 felony counts in Florida federal court, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, eight counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, seven counts of money laundering, conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA), four counts of violating the ECRA, more
Van Duyne, Blumenauer, 38 Lawmakers Push CMS on Hospice Integrity
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 8, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) led a bipartisan group of 38 lawmakers demanding answers from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the implementation of recent reforms aimed at combatting hospice fraud and abuse.
"When electing to receive hospice care, individuals and their families must be confident the provider is committed to del more
Warren, Sanders, Merkley Slam Chamber of Commerce for Opposition to Biden Administration's Proposal to Boost Competition, Lower Drug Prices
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) wrote to the Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) expressing concern and demanding an explanation for the organization's opposition to the Biden Administration's proposal to boost competition and lower drug prices for American families and businesses by allowing agencies to consider price when deciding to exercise their "m more
Bennet, King, Bipartisan Colleagues Push Senate Appropriations Leaders to Address Planned Veterans Health Agency Staffing Cuts in Upcoming Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Angus King (I-Maine), alongside 15 of their Senate colleagues, called on U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations leaders to address planned job cuts within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that could increase wait times and make it harder for veterans and their families to access care.
"[T]he VA recently announced it more
Bipartisan Letter Calls on USPS to Pause Delivery Network Changes, Protect Local Mail Delivery
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced its intention to implement further changes to its processing and delivery network under the "Delivering for America" plan. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and their colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors and Postmaster Gen more
D.C. U.S. Attorney: Maryland Career Offender Sentenced to 14 Years for Leading Fentanyl Distribution Ring and Using Stolen Identities to Fleece State Unemployment Insurance Programs
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release:
Collin Edwards, 29, of Largo, Maryland, was sentenced today to 168 months in prison for leading a group involved in manufacturing counterfeit oxycodone pills mixed with fentanyl and for using stolen personal identifying information (PII) to file fraudulent unemployment insurance claims that netted more than $250,000, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Special Agent in more
Fla. U.S. Attorney: Operator of Highrise Advantage, LLC, Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges Related to Over $57M in Investment Fraud Scheme
ORLANDO, Florida, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release:
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Avinash Singh (42, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering. Singh faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for each wire fraud count and up to 10 years in federal prison for each money laundering count. Singh has also agreed to an order of forfeitu more
Hoeven, Peters, Collins Call on Postmaster General to Pause Mail Processing Changes, Ensure No Harm to Local Mail Delivery
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
Senator John Hoeven today joined an effort led by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) calling on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to pause the implementation of the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). The senators outlined the potential impact of movin more
Intel White Cell Drives Wolf Pack Exercise Operations
KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea, May 8 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news:
By Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross & Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano, 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The readiness experts of the Wolf Pack are no strangers to exercises, and their battle rhythm continued during Beverly Pack 24-1, a readiness exercise designed to hone mission-ready capabilities, May 6-10.
To plan these exercises, the base relies on the intelligence white cell, led by the intel professionals more
Mass. U.S. Attorney: United States Sues Student Recruiting Firm for Causing Fraudulent Claims to Federal Student Aid Programs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release:
The United States has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act (FCA) against Study Across the Pond, LLC (SATP) and its principal, John Borhaug.
According to court documents SATP, which was organized under the laws of Massachusetts, and Borhaug, convinced foreign schools to enter into arrangements that violated the federal ban on incentive-based compensation more
Mich. U.S. Attorney: Local Physician and Practice Agree to Pay Over $2 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
DETROIT, Michigan, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan issued the following news release:
James Aronovitz, D.O., and Michigan Ear Care PLLC have agreed to pay over $2 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by charging the Medicare and Medicaid programs for services purportedly provided by Aronovitz, but actually rendered by physician assistants who Aronovitz did not properly supervise, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison more
Miss. State Auditor's Office Releases Report on Benefits of an Inspector General in Governor's Office
JACKSON, Mississippi, May 8 (TNSres) -- The Mississippi State Auditor issued the following news release:
Mississippi should consider funding an Inspector General (IG) for the Governor's office according to a new report from State Auditor Shad White.
"My office audits state funds, and that means we are often just doing autopsies--looking at a broken government program and trying to answer what went wrong after a bunch of taxpayer funds were stolen or misspent," said White. "Mississippi could co more
N.J. U.S. Attorney: New Jersey Doctor Sentenced to 26 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud Targeting Amtrak
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on May 7, 2024:
A New Jersey doctor was sentenced today to 26 months in prison for participating in a health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrak, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Muhammad Mirza, 51, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo to an information charging him with one co more
Ranking Member Capito Opening Statement at Hearing with EPA Administrator Regan
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito's opening remarks from the committee hearing.
Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget" with EPA Administrator Michael Regan.
Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as del more
Tester, Brown, King to VA: Fix 'Ineffective' Oversight of Community Care Network Administrators
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news:
Following a recent report from VA's Office of Inspector General, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Angus King (I-Maine) are pressing VA to take immediate action to improve oversight of its Community Care Network contracts to ensure veterans have timely access to providers in the community.
"We w more
Texas U.S. Attorney: Traveling Carnival Business Owner Charged for Crimes Against Migrant Workers
HOUSTON, Texas, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release:
A Mexican national residing in the United States has made an appearance in federal court on allegations of fraud in foreign labor contracting, false statements and mail fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
The indictment alleges Angel Reyes Isidro aka Angel Reyes or Lucas Isidro Reyes, 41, operated and managed J&G Concessions LLC in Houston. In 2019, Reye more
THE FDIC MUST CHANGE BUT THE REPORT ON MISCONDUCT FAILS TO DETAIL THE APPARENT FAILURES OF FORMER REPUBLICAN CHAIR MCWILLIAMS AND CURRENT VICE CHAIR TRAVIS HILL
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following statement on May 7, 2024:
Dennis M. Kelleher, Co-founder, President, and CEO of Better Markets issued the following statement regarding an initial review of the 234-page report of the Special Committee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that was supposed to fully investigate all the issues relat more
Wash. U.S. Attorney: DOJ Resolves Allegations Tacoma Spine Surgeon Billed for Unnecessary Surgeries
SEATTLE, Washington, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington issued the following news release on May 7, 2024:
U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman today announced the resolution of a False Claims Act qui tam matter alleging a Tacoma physician billed government insurance programs for medically unnecessary spinal surgeries. CHI Franciscan Health and St. Joseph Medical Center will pay $745,654 to resolve the matter and former Orthopedic Surgeon Kevin Schoenfelder more
Conn. A.G. Tong Announces $498,310 False Claims Settlement With C&S Family Dental Practices Over Prohibited Patient Recruiting Fees
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 7 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on May 6, 2024:
Attorney General William Tong and United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Roberts Avery today announced a $498,310 settlement agreement with C&S Family Dental New Britain, LLC ("C&S New Britain"); C&S Family Dental Waterbury, LLC ("C&S Waterbury"), Bohun Choi, DDS ("Dr. Choi"), and Michong Son, DDS ("Dr. Son"), resolving allegations that they violate more
FDA Announces Draft Guidance on Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategy Logic Model for Program Design, Assessment
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2024, entitled "Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy Logic Model: A Framework to Link Program Design With Assessment; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability."
The notice was issued by Lauren K. Roth, Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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SUMMARY:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availabil more
Fla. U.S. Attorney: Florida Hospital System Agrees to Pay $1.5 Million to Resolve Liability Relating to Self-Disclosure of Improper Discounts
TAMPA, Florida, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release:
Baptist Health System Inc. (Baptist Health), located in Florida, has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing its subsidiaries to offer discounts to patients to induce them to purchase or refer Baptist Health services reimbursed by federal health care programs. In connection with the settlement, the Uni more
Hagerty Statement on Independent Investigation Into Sexual Harassment and Toxic Culture at the FDIC
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today released the following statement on the release of the independent investigation into sexual harassment and the toxic work culture at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC):
"An independent law firm's review of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has only deepened my concerns about the agency's culture more
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From Vanderbilt University Finance Assistant Professor
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Financial Services Committee released the following testimony by Joshua T. White, assistant professor of finance at Vanderbilt University, from a hearing dated April 10, 2024, entitled "Beyond Scope: How the SEC's Climate Rule Threatens American Markets." SEC is the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Walters, Vice Chair Hill, and members of the Committee on Financial Services: Thank you for inviting me today to discuss the more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Patomak Global Partners Managing Director Johnson
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy released the following testimony by Brian Johnson, managing director of Patomak Global Partners, from a hearing dated April 16, 2024, entitled "Agency Audit: Reviewing CFPB Financial Reporting & Transparency." CFBP is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Chairman Barr, Ranking Member Foster, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today about more
N.H. U.S. Attorney: Serial Fraudster Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Multiple Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $2 Million
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire issued the following news release on May 6, 2024:
A Hampton man was sentenced today in federal court for multiple fraud schemes, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Anthony Silva, 39, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Samantha D. Elliott to 84 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release. On February 15, 2024, Silva pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud, one count of mail more
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024:
Today, the U.S. House passed Congressman Pete Sessions' (TX-17) legislation, the GSA Technology Accountability Act (H.R. 7524) by unanimous consent. This bill, which received bipartisan support, aims to implement oversight and transparency mechanisms into the General Services Administration's (GSA) management of taxpayer-funded technology projects.
Congressman Sessions introduced H.R. 7524 in re more
U.S. Attorney for Central District of California: Former Inland Empire Nonprofit CEO Arrested on Indictment Alleging She Embezzled Federal Grant Funds for Wedding and Crypto
RIVERSIDE, California, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release:
The former CEO and executive director of two San Bernardino County nonprofit organizations was arrested today on an indictment alleging she embezzled federal grant money intended for the nonprofits, using more than $225,000 of it for unauthorized expenditures such as wedding and travel expenses and cryptocurrency.
Donise Warren, 51, a.k.a. "Donise Warren-Jackson more
U.S. Attorney for Central District of California: Physician and Owner of Bellflower Medical Clinic Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medi-Cal Family Program Out of More Than $2.5 Million
RIVERSIDE, California, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release:
The owner and sole physician at a Bellflower medical clinic has pleaded guilty to submitting millions of dollars' worth of false claims to a Medi-Cal health care program that provides family planning services to low-income and uninsured patients, causing more than $2.5 million in losses, the Justice Department announced today.
Robert Eyzaguirre, 77, of Torrance, more
U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut: Connecticut Dentists Pay $498K to Settle False Claims Allegations
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on May 6, 2024:
Vanessa United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General, today announced that BOHUN CHOI, DDS and MICHONG SON, DDS, and their businesses, C&S FAMILY DENTAL NEW BRITAIN, LLC, and C&S FAMILY DENTAL WATERBURY, LLC, have entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal and state governments more
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Florida Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison and Ordered to Pay More Than $97M in Restitution for Participation in Multiple Health Care Fraud and Kickback Schemes
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
A resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was sentenced in federal court to 120 months of imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay more than $97 million in restitution and to forfeit more than $30 million and the proceeds from the sale of a yacht for conspiring to commit health care fraud and conspiring to p more
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar: New Report Confirms Postal Service Management Failures in Northern Minnesota
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
BEMIDJI, MN - Following a request from U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-Minn.), the United States Postal Service Inspector General launched an audit and released a comprehensive report on mail delivery issues in Northern Minnesota. The report's findings underscored the need for serious changes at the Postal Service, including reforms included in the Senators' bipartisan Postal Delivery more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Advanced Medical Technology Association
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated April 26, 2024:
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Advanced Medical Technology Association ("AdvaMed")
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20004
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To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
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House Passes Connolly's Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
Today, the House of Representatives voted by voice to pass the Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) to require the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to collect, track, and publicly report information related to deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes involving vehicles transporting mail. The legislation is co-led by Congressman James more
Rep. Lee Introduces Reforming Intelligence & Securing America Act
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the "Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act" on April 9, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 4.
H.R. 7888. A bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jur more
VIDEO: Senator Peters Advocates for Veterans Apprenticeships & Presses for Updates on Important Michigan VA Investigations During Hearing with VA Secretary McDonough
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
During a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing with Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis R. McDonough, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) received an update on the VA's efforts to promote apprenticeship opportunities that are available to veterans through their GI bill benefits. In 2020, bipartisan legislation authored by Peters was signed into law to expand veterans access to financial assistance for apprenticesh more
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Issues Public Comment to FTC
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Rockville, Maryland, has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was posted on May 3, 2024.
The comment was signed by Tena L. McNamara, President.
The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2024-0022-0001.
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To: Grace Lee
Competition Policy and Advocacy Section, Antitrust Division
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 3337
Washington, DC 20530
RE: Docket ATR 102; Reques more
House Oversight & Accountability Committee Issues Report on Equal Representation Act
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-476) on the Equal Representation Act (H.R. 7109), which aims to require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics and to modify apportionment of representatives to be based on U.S. citizens instead of all persons. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on April 29, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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Social Security IG Issues Report Entitled "Impact of Undetected Marriages on Social Security Administration Payments"
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General issued a 23-page report in April 2024 entitled "Impact of Undetected Marriages on Social Security Administration Payments."
Here is an excerpt:
CONCLUSIONS
Because SSA does not have access to all marriage information to match against the SSI and OASDI rolls, it is unable to determine if individuals are receiving the correct SSI payments or if their OASDI benefits should be terminated. Although a name cha more
Ark. Gov. Sanders Signs 41 Bills Into Law
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 3 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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On Friday, May 3, 2024, the Governor signed into law:
HB1008 - An Act for the Department of Education - Educational Television Division Appropriation for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year
HB1012 - An Act for the Department of Public Safety Appropriation for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year
HB1020 - An Act for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Appropriation for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Yea more
EPA Recognizes Small Business Champions at Administrator's 34th Annual Small Business Programs Award Ceremony
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
Yesterday, May 2, 2024 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosted the Administrator's 34th Annual Small Business Programs Award Ceremony to honor the outstanding Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 small business championship of EPA programs, employees, and business and state partners from across the country. The awards ceremony was held in celebration of National Small Business Week, which runs from April 28 more
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Forbes Releases 2024 30 Under 30 Asia List
SINGAPORE, May 16 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release:
Forbes announced today the ninth edition of its "30 Under 30 Asia" list, featuring 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders and trailblazers across the Asia-Pacific region, all under the age of 30, who are leading the transformation of industries and finding innovative ways to navigate new business realities in the region. The Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2024 features 300 notable listees selected across 10 categories, including T more
Philharmonik Takes the Crown as the Winner of the Tiny Desk Contest!
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release on May 15, 2024:
Today on Morning Edition, NPR Music announced the winner of the 10th edition of the Tiny Desk Contest: The Philharmonik, a producer, singer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist from Sacramento, Calif.
The band will perform at the iconic Tiny Desk at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., before embarking on the Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour.
The Philharmonik group members are: Christian Gates more
RSF Launches Svoboda News, a Russian-Language Channel Featuring Content From The Insider
PARIS, France, May 16 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
In continuing the development of Svoboda Satellite, an initiative to counter the growing trend of media censorship and propaganda, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is proud to announce the launch of Svoboda News, a new channel designed to provide daily independent, reliable Russian-language news content to audiences worldwide, thanks to collaboration with media like The Insider and other leading media and journalists.
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Sen. Klobuchar Issues Statement on Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group Roadmap
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement on May 15, 2024:
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) issued the statement below following the release of the bipartisan AI Policy Roadmap released by Leader Schumer and Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Todd Young (R-IN).
"As AI continues to advance at a rapid pace, we need to make sure our laws are sophisticated enough to keep up. Leader Schumer and Senators Rounds, Heinrich, and Y more
Stacey Woelfel Wins 2024 Bliss Award, Capping 35-Year Career at Missouri School of Journalism
COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 16 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release:
Stacey Woelfel, a professor emeritus and former news director at KOMU-TV -- the Missouri News Network's NBC affiliated TV station -- has received the highly prestigious Edward L. Bliss Award for Distinguished Broadcast Journalism Education. The award is presented by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) in honor of CBS News journalist and educat more
Statement: News/Media Alliance Applauds Senators Schumer, Heinrich, Rounds and Young for Recognizing Importance of Journalism in AI Forums, New Report
VIENNA, Virginia, May 16 (TNSres) -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following statement on May 15, 2024, by President and CEO Danielle Coffey:
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The News/Media Alliance applauds Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Heinrich, Rounds and Young for soliciting a diverse set of views related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their recognition of the importance of journalism in their new AI report. We appreciate the opportunity for News/Media Alliance President & CEO, Danielle more
Hear Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren and others for the first time in Brown v. Board of Education Revisited
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 15 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release:
There is no audio recording because the case predates the Court's recording system. Now, for the first time, "Brown Revisited," brings to life the oral arguments and opinion in the voices of the original figures who changed American history using voice-cloning technology combined with actor performances and innovative visual design.
Northwestern University professor emeritus Jerry Goldman is the founder of more
Media Tip Sheet: Biden and Trump Agree to CNN Debate After Bypassing Commission on Presidential Debates
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
President Biden and former President Trump have agreed to a June 27 debate on CNN after Biden announced his decision to bypass the Commission on Presidential Debates. Biden proposed direct negotiations between their campaigns over rules and moderators, aiming for a more controlled and issue-focused format, sparking a shift away from the traditional debate structure.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University more
New Senegal Government Must Prioritize Media Freedom
VIENNA, Austria, May 15 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news:
The IPI global network and six regional and international press freedom and digital rights organizations have called on Senegal's new government to prioritize media freedom and journalist safety.
The organizations made the call in a letter to Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who was elected in March 2024; Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko; Communications Minister Alioune Sall; and Justice Minister Ousmane Diagne.
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Reporters Without Borders: Afghanistan - Taliban Prohibit Journalists From Collaborating With Afghanistan International News Channel
PARIS, France, May 15 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Taliban Ministry of Information and Culture to rescind a ban on Afghan journalists working for the London-based TV news channel Afghanistan International, in the latest in a series of restrictions on press freedom. Screening the TV channel's broadcasts in public places has also been banned.
The ban on any former of participation or collaboration by Afghan journalists or an more
Reporters Without Borders: Another Escalation in Tunisia's Persecution of Journalists
PARIS, France, May 15 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the latest escalation in Tunisia's harassment of journalists, in which police arrested two reporters critical of the authorities on 11 May and, on the same day, attacked a TV crew that was providing the French international TV news channel France 24 with live coverage of a lawyer's arrest. The two detained reporters must be freed at once, says RSF.
IFM radio reporter and prese more
Reporters Without Borders: Turkiye - RSF Decries Draft Amendment on 'Agents of Influence' That Threatens Independent Journalism
PARIS, France, May 15 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges the Turkish government to abandon proposed amendment on "agents of influence" under which journalists working for internationally funded media could potentially be jailed. Such legislation would endanger independent journalism, RSF says.
The controversial legislative amendment on "agents of influence" - an amendment liable to threaten journalistic independence and freedom of expr more
Shippensburg University's CJM Program Receives ACEJMC Reaccreditation
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news:
On May 3, 2024, in Washington D.C. the Accrediting Council of Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) approved the reaccreditation Shippensburg University's Department of Communication, Journalism and Media (CJM). The vote was 12-0 and the Committee commended Ship's CJM program for its "hard-working, student-focused faculty and staff."
The accreditation process requires rigorous examinatio more
WKU Students Honored Hearst Multimedia, Photojournalism, Broadcast Competitions
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 15 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news:
Five Western Kentucky University students have been honored in multimedia, photojournalism and broadcast competitions of the 2023-2024 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.
Georgia Mallett, a senior from Ellensburg, Washington, finished second in the Multimedia Digital News Competition and received a $2,000 scholarship. Gunnar Word, a senior from Edmonton, finished fourth and received a $1,000 scholarship. WK more