Updates protocol first enacted in 1979 to include “emerging technologies” The United States and China signed an amendment to the Science and Technology agreement this month, authorizing updates…
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HUD Supports Housing Construction Research with $400k
The department awards grant to West Virginia University for building panel development. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $400,000 to a research team at West…
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Education Department Issues Guidance on Student Cell Phones
Urges school districts to prohibit the use of cell phones in classrooms. The Department of Education issued a guidance to school districts last week, urging them to adopt…
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FTC Expands Telemarketing Rule to Prevent Tech Support Scams
The updated rule addresses fraud tactics in inbound calls to protect vulnerable consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to…
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U.S. Official Concerned Russia May Use Experimental Missile Against Ukraine
Says an intermediate-range missile would cause more fear than damage. A U.S. official said that Russia may utilize its new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) against Ukraine soon. Russia…
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Senate Urges House to Pass Child Internet Safety Legislation
Bipartisan committee members write to the House speaker and majority leader. The Senate has urged the House to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) in…
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Energy Department Selects Recipients for Energy Incubation Program
Five business support organizations receive funding to support companies across the country. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) selected five business support organizations this…
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Commerce Department Signs Cooperation Agreement with Angola
The trade agreement launches commercial partnership between countries’ private sectors. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo signed a trade agreement with Angolan Commerce Minister Rui Miguêns de Oliveira this…
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EPA Approves Loan for Upgrade to Plugerville Water Infrastructure
$156 million will support plans to improve drinking water systems. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a $156 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to…
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NASA Jet Laboratory Lays Off 5 Percent of Staff
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory laid off 325 employees this month. The lab is managed by the California Institute of Technology and specializes…
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