Proposal would require monthly leak detection for oil and gas drilling. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposed rules this week to curb methane gas leaks from oil…
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New Superintendent Appointed to Merchant Marine Academy
Rear Admiral Nunan brings three decades of Coast Guard experience to leadership. Rear Admiral Joanna Nunan has been selected by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maritime Administration…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in School and Food Industry Partnerships
$50 million to be distributed by up to four non-governmental organizations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new initiative this month intended to create partnerships between…
Read More261,000 Jobs Added to U.S. Economy in October
Unemployment also rises from 3.5% to 3.7%. On Friday, the U.S. Labor Department reported that 261,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in October. At the same…
Read MoreAFL-CIO President Responds to Federal Interest Rate Increases
AFL-CIO President Shuler says domestic action overlooks international problems President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Liz Shuler issued a statement calling…
Read MoreFTC Explores Reduction of Junk Fees
Extra, unnecessary charges are common in multiple industries. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opened public comments this week to inform potential policies against junk fees. Junk fees are…
Read MoreEnergy Department Announces EV Expansion Projects
$2.8 billion will support the expansion of manufacturing in 12 states. The Department of Energy recently announced a combined $2.8 billion investment into American electric vehicle manufacturing. Twenty…
Read MoreSurgeon General Releases Guidance on Workplace Mental Health
Five essential items are highlighted to guide business leaders. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a 30-page framework last week for businesses to use to improve mental health and…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Opens SelectUSA Summit Registration
Annual event promotes foreign direct investments in the U.S. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced on Wednesday that registration for the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit is now…
Read MoreDHS Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Secretary Mayorkas highlights agencies and grants for cyber defense. The Department of Homeland Security kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month this week, highlighting the agencies, grants, and initiatives that…
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