COVID response coordinator provides update on booster campaign. The White House’s COVID–19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said this past week that he was pleased with the progression…
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USDA to Fund Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack highlights recent supply chain disruptions to show the necessity. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack unveiled a new federal grant initiative called the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program,…
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GM Financial Settles Justice Department Suit with $3.5 Million
Resolves allegations of improperly repossessing servicemember’s vehicles. The Justice Department announced last week that GM Financial agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against them. The Justice Department alleged…
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Treasury Seeks Public Input for Climate Tax Breaks
Feedback is requested on the use of the $270 billion allocation. The Treasury Department published a request for public input this past week, seeking insights on how best…
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Labor Secretary Responds to September Jobs Report
Government reports a quarter million jobs were added to the economy last month. The government reported Friday that the U.S. economy added 263,000 payrolls in September. At the…
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Commerce Department Appoints Industrial Advisory Committee
Will provide guidance for implementation of CHIPS act. The Department of Commerce announced the appointment of members and leadership to the Industrial Advisory Committee last week. The committee…
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Review Shows FDA’s Contribution to Baby Formula Shortage
Highlights “systemic vulnerabilities” and changes to address them. Infant formula supplies in the U.S. have been improving recently, with in-stock rates reaching 80 percent last week, up from…
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President Promotes Electric Vehicles in Michigan
Outlines plan for a network of 500,000 charging stations. President Joe Biden made an appearance this week at the North American International Auto Show being held in Detroit,…
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Secretary Raimondo Speaks About Microchip Subsidies
Commerce Department will process applications one by one. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently spoke about future investments in domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Congress approved the $52.7 billion CHIPS…
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Secretary Yellen Gives Economic Policy Speech in Detroit
Touts investments into “forgotten and overlooked” industry communities. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gave a speech in Detroit, Michigan, on Thursday in support of the strategies of President Biden’s…
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