President and Mrs. Biden in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. First Lady Jill Biden was the keynote speaker at the UNICEF event “Champions for Children:…
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FTC and DOJ Host Merger Workshops
The first event promotes merger guidelines and the effects on competition. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division recently co-hosted the first of…
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Senate Confirms New Federal Reserve Positions
The president commends the approval of the vice chair and new governor. The Senate confirmed Philip Jefferson and Lisa Cook to positions in the Federal Reserve. Jefferson, a…
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Commerce Secretary Says Tariffs Against China Under Review
Revisions will not be made until the review has been completed. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said President Biden’s administration will not adjust any of the tariffs against…
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USDA Investment of $12.5M Fuels Tech Innovation in Agriculture
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture director says small businesses play a key role in food and agriculture innovation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an…
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DOI Announces Final Rule for Offshore Oil Workers Safety
Reinstating blowout prevention systems for underwater wells. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a final rule for offshore oil and gas worker safety standards. This rule reinstates…
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Commerce Department Awards $3.5 Million to Tribal Internet Deployment
Seven tribes receive funding for broadband infrastructure. The Department of Commerce awarded $3.5 million to seven Native American Tribes, allowing them to begin constructing the infrastructure necessary for…
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Energy Department Proposes New Ceiling Fan Efficiency Standards
House Committee on Small Business sends energy secretary a letter and requests more information. The Department of Energy has proposed new rules to increase energy efficiency for ceiling…
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U.S. Approves $500 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan
State Department announces continued support for the defense of the island nation. The State Department announced this week that it has signed off on a $500 million sale…
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FTC Names New Competition Bureau Director
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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