Secretary Mayorkas calls the power “extraordinary.” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that a task force is being created on how to use artificial intelligence. Governing…
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West Coast Ports Temporarily Shut Down During Labor Negotiations
Expired contract leads to labor interruptions in Los Angeles and Long Beach. The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), a representative for West Coast port workers, announced last week that…
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$660 Million in Funding Available for Port Development
Transportation Department publishes notice of funding opportunity for 2023 fiscal year. The Department of Transportation made $662 million available this week for the development of port infrastructure for…
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OSHA Urges Territories to Enhance Crane Safety Measures
Agency currently investigating crane-related death in Guam port. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is still investigating a crane-related incident in which a worker was killed at the…
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Administration Invests $703 Million in Port Development
Transportation Department supports efforts to develop supply chain reliability. The Department of Transportation announced that 41 port-improvement projects have been approved to receive $703 million in funding. The…
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FBI Director Warns of Security Issues at Border
He says the numbers of border crossers are “staggering.” FBI Director Christopher Wray testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where he repeatedly expressed concern about the border…
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Transportation Department Grants $241 Million for Ports
Seeks to address supply chain issues. The Department of Transportation has apportioned $241 million to help address the stresses on the national supply chain. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg…
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Supply Chain Crisis Averted, President Says
He credits administration for relieving bottlenecks. On Wednesday, President Biden met with his Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, a group of corporate CEOs and administration officials that was…
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President Visits Baltimore to Promote Infrastructure Bill
Addresses new spending to address rising consumer costs. President Joe Biden traveled to Baltimore, Maryland, on Wednesday to begin his national tour promoting Congress’ passage of the $1…
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President Biden to Visit Port of Baltimore
Port improvements are part of the infrastructure bill. President Biden plans to visit the Port of Baltimore Wednesday to promote the funding that will revamp U.S. ports facing…
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