The legislation seeks to enhance border enforcement through advanced technology. The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act last week, which seeks to advance…
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FTC Seeks to Block Merger of Medical Coating Companies
Regulators say the acquisition would reduce competition, impacting patients and innovation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit to stop GTCR BC Holdings’ (GTCR) acquisition of…
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Secretary McMahon Issues “Final Mission” Message to Education Department
She outlines the vision to send education back to the states, according to President Trump’s agenda. Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent out her first official communication on Wednesday,…
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DOE Funds Manufacturing Research and Development
A total of $136 million will go to selected projects. The Department of Energy (DOE) selected 66 research and development projects to receive $136 million this month, advancing…
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Transportation Department Names Environmental Process Innovation Winners
Nine recipients in eight states were awarded $50,000 for document streamlining. The Department of Transportation announced the nine winners of their challenge to modernize processes for the National…
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Defense Department Releases 2024 Chemical and Biological Threat Strategy
The updated plan focuses on rapid defense capabilities and global partnerships amid evolving security challenges. The Department of Defense (DoD) released the 2024 Chemical and Biological Defense Program…
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Energy Department Selects Recipients for Energy Incubation Program
Five business support organizations receive funding to support companies across the country. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) selected five business support organizations this…
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EPA Approves Loan for Upgrade to Plugerville Water Infrastructure
$156 million will support plans to improve drinking water systems. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a $156 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to…
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Treasury Secretary Leads Financial Literacy and Education Meeting
She reviews the implementation required for the Treasury’s financial inclusion strategy. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen spoke at a meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission…
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Commerce Department Hosts U.S. Inventors Convention
The event connects entrepreneurs with officials from the Patent and Trademark Office. The Department of Commerce’s Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) began its two-day Invention-Con 2024 on Friday…
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