Funding will grow new fleet of small nuclear energy sources in the private sector. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for companies looking to construct small modular…
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Efforts Underway to Restore IV Fluid Supply in Hurricane Disruption of NC Facility
Federal agencies and Baxter International collaborate to boost IV fluid availability following severe storm damage. Hurricane Helene caused damage to Baxter International’s North Cove facility in North Carolina,…
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District Judge Presses DOJ Officials on Terms of Boeing Plea Deal
The families of 346 dead passengers urge the judge to reject the agreement. District Judge Reed O’Connor pressed Department of Justice (DOJ) officials to explain the terms of…
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Honda Recalls Nearly 1.7 Million Vehicles After NHTSA Investigation
A manufacturing issue has caused difficulties in steering that could result in crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a safety recall order regarding Honda cars…
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The site that produces more than half of the U.S. supply is located in North Carolina. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is…
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Commerce Department Finalizes First Semiconductor Grant Under CHIPS Act
$123 million grant will fund production expansion for Polar Semiconductor. The Commerce Department has finalized its $123 million grant to Polar Semiconductor, allowing the company to expand its…
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Commerce Department Proposes New Regulation of Chinese Auto Technologies
The department cites national security concerns as the motivation. The Department of Commerce recently proposed a regulation that seeks to prevent Chinese hardware and software from being used…
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FAA Administrator Testifies Before Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Senate panel searches for link between Boeing failures and poor FAA oversight. Administrator Mike Whitaker of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) testified before the investigations subcommittee of the…
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White House Announces Small Business Fund for EV Supply Aid
A fund will support small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers with access to capital to refinance, grow, or diversify their businesses. The White House announced that a $1 billion…
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Defense Department Invests in Microelectronics Manufacturing
$269 million awarded for 33 projects under the Microelectronics Commons initiative. The Department of Defense announced a total of $269 million in awards for microelectronics manufacturing capacity and…
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