The policy to be in effect for 20 years. The Department of the Interior announced that new oil and gas drilling leases will not be issued on public…
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FTC Seeks Public Input on Collaboration with State Attorneys General
Commission seeks to enhance consumer protections against fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has asked for public input on how it can enhance collaboration with state attorneys general…
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Federal Budget Passage Signals SNAP Program Changes
Federal farm legislation renews food subsidy reform debates. The recently passed federal budget expands work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government’s food security…
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Senator Questions Energy Grant Award Process
Asks for information from the energy department pertaining to an award and cancellation that created stock market shifts. Senator John Barrasso, a ranking member of the Senate Committee…
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SEC Dismisses 42 Cases Regarding Data Access
Enforcement staff viewed legal materials meant for in-house court The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that it dismissed 42 of its enforcement cases linked to inappropriately…
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FTC Enforces Order Against False “Made in USA” Claims
Motorcross and ATV parts maker misled customers regarding the origins of products. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued its final ruling against Cycra, a manufacturer of motocross…
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USDA Temporarily Closes Damaged MD Facility
Flooding in December led to mold and asbestos cleanup at the farm research lab. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently closed its largest agricultural research site, allowing…
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President Encourages Port Labor Negotiations
Workers have gone nearly a year without a contract, and some ports experience shutdowns. President Joe Biden is committed to respecting the negotiation process between West Coast port…
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Gun Ban For Those Convicted of Non-Violent Crimes Struck Down
Federal judge upholds Supreme Court decision in 2022. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the federal government cannot bar those convicted of non-violent crimes from…
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Foundation Files to Stop FTC Investigation into Funding Use
The organization claims the federal agency has no jurisdiction over nonprofits. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been investigating the Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF) regarding its use of…
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