Henry Liu brings strong antitrust experience to the agency. This week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Henry Liu as the new director of the Bureau of Competition.…
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Commerce Secretary to Visit China Next Week
The president’s administration lifts some controls on Chinese firms ahead of the trip. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is scheduled to travel to Beijing next week. Ahead of her…
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DHS to Begin Next Review of Cloud Computing Cybersecurity
Officials will focus on strengthening the user authentication process. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced that the Cyber Safety Review Board will begin its third review of…
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U.S. Delegation to Attend 5th IPEF Negotiations in Bangkok
Fourteen high-export countries pursue progress on trade and economic goals. The Department of Commerce announced the individuals chosen to represent America at the fifth negotiating round of the…
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SEC Chair Warns of AI Threat to Financial Systems
Investment advisors should not overly rely upon artificial intelligence for financial data interpretations. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler recently warned of the current risks artificial…
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Federal Reserve Governor Says Interest Rates Likely to Rise
The inflation rate has still not reached the 2 percent goal. Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman recently said that additional interest hikes “will likely be needed” to further…
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First Awardees for Minority Business Assistance Chosen
Treasury Department distributes $57 million to 12 states for small business support programs. The Department of the Treasury announced the first awardees of their technical assistance grant for…
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America’s Credit Rating Downgraded
Treasury Secretary Yellen objects to reduction even as the nation may borrow $2 trillion by yearend. Fitch Ratings, Inc. downgraded its rating of the stability of the federal…
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New Commissary Chief Focused on Savings and Convenience
Defense Commissary Agency trying to keep shopping affordable for military families. The new director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency, John Hall, is making consumer savings a…
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USDA Promotes Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
Collaborative efforts and public feedback drive progress in USDA’s initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would like individuals involved in urban agriculture, innovative production, and related fields…
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