The grants will expand facilities, increase modernization, and expand local hiring. The Department of Transportation (DOT) released $8.75 million to 15 small shipyards this month, under the Maritime…
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FTC Seeks to Block Merger of Largest Mattress Manufacturer with Retailer
Tempur Sealy International proposed the acquisition of Mattress Firm. The Federal Trade Commission authorized a lawsuit to halt the acquisition of Mattress Firm by Tempur Sealy International. The…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Investment in Nationwide Road Improvements
The department awards funding to 148 local construction projects across the country. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that a collective $1.8 billion will fund the completion of…
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USDA Seeks Input on Climate-Smart Feedstock Crop Farming
The agency is looking to establish standards for biofuel feedstock growth practices to reduce emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has requested information from the public regarding…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Holds Meeting with Korean Minister of Trade
The two leaders discussed the progress in semiconductor production and other collaborative efforts. U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy…
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DHS Secretary Outlines Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategies
Guidance specifies priority areas for federal, state, and local security efforts. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has published priority areas to guide the cybersecurity efforts of critical…
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House Committee Announces Critical Mineral Supply Policy Group
Legislators will develop measures to transition the U.S. away from reliance on Chinese minerals. The members of the House Select Committee on China recently announced a new work…
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Commerce Secretary Meets with Advisors on Supply Chain Competitiveness
Officials are developing a risk-assessment framework for the U.S. economy. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently met with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness virtually, to receive…
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U.S. and 13 Nations Sign Portions of New Indo-Pacific Economic Agreement
Secretary Raimondo participated in negotiations for a fair, clean economy with a strong supply chain. Leaders from the United States and 13 nations gathered in Singapore last week…
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USDA Invests in Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack announces grants totaling $83 million to independent U.S. business owners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer production in…
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