Diplomats and defense officials engage after rebels topple the regime. Officials from the Department of Defense and the Department of State traveled to Syria soon after rebels overthrew…
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FDA Considers Ban of Food Coloring
The move could be made ahead of the incoming administration. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones announced during a Senate meeting…
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Interior Announces $20 Million for Local Wildfire Response
The new pilot program funds slip-on tanker units for pick-up trucks. The Department of the Interior (DOI) made an additional $20 million available through its Slip-on Tanker Pilot…
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Energy Department Selects Recipients for Energy Incubation Program
Five business support organizations receive funding to support companies across the country. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) selected five business support organizations this…
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Treasury Sanctions Network of Russian Digital Assets
They used cryptocurrencies to launder money through the United States. The Treasury Department recently sanctioned a group of nine entities connected to Russian sanctions evasion operations, targeting individuals…
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FAA Awards $20 Million for Traffic Control Tower Upgrades
Twenty airports in 15 states will receive funding for construction or renovation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that 20 airports will receive $20 million to construct or upgrade…
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Medicare Proposal Expands Access to Care and Consumer Protections
CMS seeks to enhance Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, including coverage for anti-obesity medications. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed updates to Medicare…
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DOE Loan Programs Office Increases Lending for Clean Energy Projects
Officials increase loan authority for Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment for climate projects. Director Jigar Shah of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has increased efforts…
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Global Partnership Intends to Eliminate Child Labor in Cocoa Production
Department of Labor collaborates with Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and industry leaders to address root causes. The Department of Labor, alongside Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and the World Cocoa Foundation,…
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Federal Officials Call for Security Boost after China’s Telecom Hack
Salt Typhoon cyberattack accessed a “large amount of records” from companies. Federal officials are calling on communication companies to improve encrypted messaging to prevent future hacks, responding to…
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