The Energy Department announces 41 awards for research opportunities. The U.S. Department of Energy announced that 37 institutions would receive awards to support the education of underrepresented groups…
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U.S. and EU Launch Talent for Growth Task Force
The mutual goal is to maintain skilled workers for strong economy. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo was joined by European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager earlier this week…
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Senators Urge FTC to Address Concert Tour Ticket Scandal
Commission requested to enforce rules after fans complain about Ticketmaster. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn, top members of the Senate Commerce Committee’s data security panel, wrote a…
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FCC Bans Huawei and ZTE Devices
Commission cites national security concerns. On Friday, Commissioner Brendan Carr announced that the Federal Communications Commissioner is banning the sale and import of new telecommunications devices produced by…
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FTC Announces Plans to Address Unfair Competition
Antitrust law could impact internet technology. On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission announced a new policy that will prevent “unfair methods of competition.” According to Chair Lina Khan,…
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Defense Undersecretary Highlights New Deterrence Strategies
He explained how complexities are being exacerbated by technological advances. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl spoke at Brookings Institution this week, where he shared the complexities…
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U.S. Manufacturer Chosen for Poland’s Nuclear Project
Westinghouse to provide technology for the first project phase. Poland’s Council of Ministers chose the U.S. company Westinghouse Electrical Corporation last week as the technology provider for their…
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$32 Million Allocated for Rare Earth Production Research
The U.S. currently imports 80% of its rare earth elements. The U.S. Department of Energy has allocated $32 million toward scientific studies into ways to produce rare earth…
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FCC Considers Requiring Caller ID for Landlines
Robocalls are difficult to prevent without caller ID. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently published a Notice of Inquiry, seeking public comment on how best to verify caller…
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Commerce Official Attends ITU Conference in Romania
Announces American contribution toward internet coalition. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves served as the Senior U.S. Representative at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 2022 Conference in Bucharest,…
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