Members point to an unexpected decrease in inflation rates. Federal Reserve members expressed the intent to lower interest rates at the upcoming meeting on September 17 and 18.…
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DOE Reports Clean Energy Industry Jobs Rate Doubled in 2023
The sector grew by 4 percent compared to 2 percent for overall U.S. jobs. The Department of Energy (DOE) reported that jobs in the U.S. clean energy sector…
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Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements
She ruled that the agency’s prohibition was too broad. Judge Ada Brown of the Northern Texas U.S. District Court invalidated a rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
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Energy Department Selects 14 States for $53 Million Weatherization Grants
Grantees will install energy-efficient retrofits in low-income residences. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that $53.6 million has been awarded to weatherize low-income residences in 14 states.…
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Labor Department Allocates $2 Million to Training Hurricane Beryl Clean-up Workers
Emergency grant funding approved for 67 counties in Texas The Department of Labor has distributed an initial $2 million in emergency funding to train workers helping to clean…
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White House Hosts Digital Creator Conference
Over 100 digital creators discuss issues facing the sector. The White House hosted its first-ever Creator Economy Conference on Wednesday, inviting over 100 digital creators to discuss the…
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Nashville Resident Arrested by DOJ for Assisting North Korean Weapons Program
The man allegedly ran a remote IT company to exclusively hire North Korean actors. The Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested Nashville resident Matthew Isaac Knoot for allegedly facilitating…
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Energy Department Distributes $85 Million to Domestic Heat Pump Manufacturers
Four manufacturers were selected to receive funding, accelerating production. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $85 million to four heat pump manufacturers in New York, Tennessee, Texas, and…
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Stock Markets Correct After Global Plunge
U.S. employment and manufacturing numbers contributed to global market instability on Monday. The U.S. stock market experienced a sharp decline on Monday amid a global market selloff. The…
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Competitive Grant Program Launched for Home Weatherization Research
The Energy Department seeks projects that demonstrate improved heat and cold resistance technologies. The Department of Energy (DOE) is managing a grant program for weatherization enhancement and innovation,…
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