Consent decree mandates remediation plan following worldwide recall, FDA oversight ensures patient safety and compliance The District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued a permanent injunction…
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Commerce Department Announces Agreement for Samsung Chip Facilities
Preliminary agreement proposes investing $6.4 billion into facility construction and expansion in Texas. The Department of Commerce announced that it has reached a non-binding domestic manufacturing agreement with…
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Labor Department Launches Initiative to Support Women in Apprenticeships
The grants seek to close gender gaps in skill trades and emerging industries. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a $6 million funding opportunity to promote women’s…
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House Committee Reports China is Subsidizing Fentanyl Production
Cites Chinese tax data offering 13 percent subsidies for precursor chemicals. On Tuesday, the House Select Committee on China published a report showing that China was financially subsidizing…
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FTC Reports Increase in E-Cigarette Advertising and Sales
Flavored disposable devices comprise 71 percent of sales. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its third report on nationwide e-cigarette sales and advertising, which showed an increase in…
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DHS Announces Strategy to Address Illegal Textile Trade
Will heighten screening, cargo compliance, and law enforcement The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released an updated strategy to address the illicit trade of textiles in the…
Read MorePreliminary Agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturer Announced
President Biden says, if finalized, will provide $6.6 billion to build U.S.-based manufacturing facilities This week, President Joe Biden announced a preliminary agreement with the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing…
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EPA Announces New Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
The agency estimates emission reduction of 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas from semis, buses, and other large vehicles. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its updated emissions…
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Commerce Department Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Intel
CHIPS funding would support Intel manufacturing in four states. The Commerce Department announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Intel Corporation, offering the company $8.5 billion…
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DOE Commits $6 Billion to Decarbonize Domestic Manufacturing
33 projects expect to prevent 3 million cars worth of emissions per year. The Department of Energy announced this week that it is investing $6 billion to reduce…
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