Secretary Yellen seeks to maintain Congressional investment. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said this week that the agency exceeded its taxpayer response goals for the year. They attribute…
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Senators Request Report on SBA Office Space Usage
Legislators follow up on office space utilization agreement in the 2024 budget. Some members of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee requested a review of the Small…
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House Speaker Considering Foreign Aid Bills
Pressures mount for assistance to Israel and Ukraine. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is expected to make a decision this week on how to address the foreign…
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FBI Director Voices Concern Over Potential Coordinated Attack
He discussed the Moscow concert hall attack during a House budget hearing. Federal Bureau of Investigation( FBI) Director Christopher Wray shared his concerns with the House Appropriations Committee…
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Task Force Discusses Economic Ramifications of Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Secretary Yellen directs Treasury Department to conduct financial assessment. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen stated that a task force is meeting to assess the financial ramifications of…
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President Pledges Government Funding for Key Bridge Rebuild
Maryland governor says the bridge collapse has international economic implications. President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the administration would pay for the repairs necessary to rebuild Baltimore’s…
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USDA Awards $40 Million in Organic Produce Development
The funding is intended to support more than 27,000 producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $40.5 million this month to the 60 projects selected for the…
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Energy Department Invests $750M in Hydrogen Industry
52 projects in 24 states receive Bipartisan Infrastructure funding. The Department of Energy (DOE) invested $750 million into America’s hydrogen energy industry this month, funding 52 projects in…
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Legislators Debate Veterans’ Affairs Budget
Disagreements arise over the Toxic Exposures Fund and other reforms to benefits. Legislators in Congress recently concluded negotiations on the current fiscal year budget, but concerns arose regarding…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding for New Technology
The SMART grant distributes funding to 24 demonstration projects. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the recipients of the 2024 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program, selecting…
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