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• The United States-Lao PDR Relationship
  10/16/2024
  Secretary Blinken will travel to Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), from October 10 to 11 to participate in the 12th Association of Southeast Asian
• FTC Takes Action Against Qargo Coffee for Franchise Rule Violations
  10/16/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against coffee shop franchise Qargo Coffee and its founders for failing to disclose critical information required by the
• New Microgrid Program to Help Underserved and Indigenous Communities
  10/16/2024
  Underserved and Indigenous communities in remote and rural regions of the United States have some of the highest energy costs in the nation. Households in
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $900 Million to Build and Deploy Next-generation Nuclear Technologies
  10/16/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today opened applications for up to
• Federal Trade Commission Announces Final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Making It Easier for Consumers to End Recurring Subscriptions and Memberships
  10/16/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment
• Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn
  10/15/2024
  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Vientiane, Laos, on
• Biden Harris Administration Announces More Than $860 Million Loan Guarantee to Support Construction of Utility-scale Solar and Battery Storage in Puerto Rico
  10/15/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Loan Programs Office (LPO),
• Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Ibrahim
  10/14/2024
  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the margins of
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Before Their Meeting
  10/13/2024
  SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, Prime Minister, it’s so good to see you, and thank you so much for taking the time to meet.  We have, between the
• Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov
  10/10/2024
  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a trilateral meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani
• FTC Finalizes Changes to Premerger Notification Form
  10/10/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to finalize changes to the premerger notification form and associated instructions, as well as the premerger notification rules implementing
• FTC, DOJ Issue Fiscal Year 2023 Hart-Scott-Rodino Notification Report and Announce Corrected Fiscal Year 2022 Report
  10/10/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission, together with the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, released their annual report detailing fiscal year 2023 data on the HSR Premerger Notification Program,
• FTC Extends Comment Period on RFI Related to Franchise Agreements and Business Practices to Oct. 24
  10/10/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission has extended by two weeks the deadline for members of the public to comment in response to the agency’s Request for Information
• FTC Sends More Than $449,000 to Consumers Harmed by ‘Extended Vehicle Warranty’ Scam
  10/10/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $449,000 in refunds to consumers who were harmed by American Vehicle Protection Corp., which engaged in a
• Joint Statement on the Situation in Venezuela
  10/9/2024
  The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa
• FTC, DOJ and CFPB Warn Consumers About Potential Scams and Price Gouging in the Wake of Hurricanes and other Natural Disasters
  10/9/2024
  As the nation braces for another major hurricane, the Federal Trade Commission along with the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are
• FTC Takes Action Against Marriott and Starwood Over Multiple Data Breaches
  10/9/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission will require Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC to implement a robust information security program to
• United States Announces $5.55 Billion in New Military Assistance for Ukraine
  10/8/2024
  Today, as part of the surge of assistance that President Biden directed ahead of his meeting with President Zelenskyy, the Department notified Congress of the
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces California's Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families' Utility Bills
  10/8/2024
  WASHINGTON, DC — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that California is launching its
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Kenyan President William Ruto Before Their Meeting
  10/7/2024
  SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, Mr. President, it’s wonderful to see you as always. Thank you for taking the time in this incredibly busy week for all
• Readout of Energy Secretary Granholm and Deputy Secretary Turk’s Conversation with Electricity Sector Leaders About Hurricane Helene Response
  10/7/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—On October 4, 2024, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and Deputy Secretary David M. Turk joined electricity sector leaders to discuss the ongoing
• Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Kenyan President Ruto 
  10/6/2024
  Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Kenyan President Ruto  Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-meeting-with-kenyan-president-ruto-3/
• United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Syria
  10/5/2024
  Today, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya announced nearly
• Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Participate in Summit with G7 Enforcement Partners on Artificial Intelligence Competition Challenges
  10/4/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division participated in the G7 Competition Authorities and Policymakers Summit to discuss ways to ensure competition
• Joint Statement Between the U.S. and Australia on the 2024 Ministerial Dialogue on Clean Energy
  10/4/2024
  United States Secretary for Energy, Jennifer Granholm, and Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, held the second United States-Australia Ministerial Dialogue on Clean
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola Before Their Meeting
  10/3/2024
  SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone, and Ronald, thank you for this meeting.  I think it’s an important moment to take stock of the extraordinary
• Digging into Neutrino Research | Department of Energy
  10/3/2024
  As a kid, you may have tried to dig a hole in your backyard to reach China. Obviously, that didn’t happen. But digging out a lot
• FTC Sends More Than $1.1 Million in Refunds to Consumers Deceived by Bait-and-Switch Ads for LASIK Vision Correction Procedures
  10/3/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $1.1 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by deceptive bait-and-switch advertising by LCA-Vision, the nation’s largest
• Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with South African Foreign Minister Lamola
  10/2/2024
  Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola today. The two emphasized the importance of
• United States and Brazil Expand Clean Energy Cooperation
  10/2/2024
  Secretary of Energy of the United States Jennifer Granholm and the Federative Republic of Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira announced new, joint
• Biden-Harris Administration Invests $1.5 Billion to Bolster the Nation's Electricity Grid and Deliver Affordable Electricity to Meet New Demands
  10/2/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda and work to lower costs for American families, the U.S. Department of
• United States Announces New Support for Protection of Ukrainian Cultural Heritage
  10/1/2024
  Today, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Lee Satterfield joined Ukraine’s
• FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Who Bought Pyrex Glass Manufacturer’s Products Falsely Advertised as Made in USA
  10/1/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $88,000 in refunds to consumers who bought Chinese-made measuring cups marketed as “Made in USA” by Instant
• U.S. Department of Energy Statement on East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports
  10/1/2024
   The Administration is taking action to monitor and address potential impacts on consumers of labor disputes at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. The strike
• Joint Statement on the Security and Resilience of Undersea Cables in a Globally Digitalized World  
  9/30/2024
  he following joint statement was endorsed by the United States of America, Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Federated States of Micronesia, Finland, France, Japan,
• FTC Sends More Than $2.8 Million in Refunds to Consumer Deceived by Supposed “Free Trial” Offers for Personal Care Products and Supplements
  9/30/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.8 million in refunds to consumers who were charged for purported “free trial” offers for personal care products
• FTC Order Bans Hess CEO from Chevron Board in Chevron-Hess Deal
  9/30/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is taking action to resolve antitrust concerns related to Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of rival oil producer Hess Corporation by approving a
• Biden-Harris Administration Bringing Back Clean Nuclear Energy, Creating Clean Energy Union Jobs Across the Midwest
  9/30/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department
• Electric Vehicle Fires – A Red Herring
  9/28/2024
  Despite the occasional headline about electric vehicle (EV) fires, data consistently shows that EVs are significantly less likely to catch fire than gasoline-powered cars. Several
• Joint Statement on the U.S.-UK Strategic Dialogue
  9/28/2024
  The following is the Joint Statement released by the Governments of the United States and United Kingdom on the occasion of the U.S.-UK Strategic Dialogue
• Statement on Memorandum of Understanding Related to Antitrust Review of Labor Issues in Merger Investigations
  9/27/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission has notified the other parties that it will withdraw from a Memorandum of Understanding with federal labor agencies related to merger
• U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $44 Million for Clean Energy Planning and Deployment on Tribal Lands
  9/27/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today nearly $44 million for Tribal communities to deploy clean energy solutions that will bring energy security
• Costa Rica’s National Day - United States Department of State
  9/26/2024
  On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warm congratulations to the people of Costa Rica on the 203rd anniversary of your
• U.S. Department of Energy Announces Over $9 Million in Funding and Prizes for Tribal Colleges and Universities To Advance Clean Energy
  9/26/2024
  Tribal Colleges and Universities Planning For Clean Energy Transition—$5 MillionIn addition to the prize competition, today DOE announced $5 million in funding to support TCUs in planning
• FTC Announces Virtual Workshop on the Attention Economy: Monopolizing Kids’ Time Online
  9/26/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission will hold a virtual workshop on February 25, 2025, to examine the use of design features on digital platforms aimed at
• Biden-Harris Administration Invests $5.5 Million to Develop New and Alternative Products Using our Nation’s Supplies of Critical Minerals and Materials
  9/26/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.— In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $5.5 million for six projects that
• El Salvador National Day - United States Department of State
  9/25/2024
  On behalf of the United States of America, I convey my heartfelt congratulations to the people of El Salvador as they celebrate their Independence Day. This
• DOE Announces Pilot Project to Calculate the Emissions Intensity of Certain Industrial Products
  9/25/2024
  NEW YORK, N.Y.—The U.S. Department of Energy announced today a pilot project to measure the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of certain industrial products.Global demand is
• FTC Announces the Addition of Three Consumer Protection Agencies to an International Agreement Aimed at Enhancing Cooperation in Cross-Border Enforcement Matters
  9/25/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission announced today that the consumer protection agencies of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama have joined an existing agreement that
• Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $17 Million to 23 State and Local Governments to Support Clean Energy Projects and Programs
  9/25/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its latest round of award recipients through the Energy
• FTC Announces Crackdown on Deceptive AI Claims and Schemes
  9/25/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against multiple companies that have relied on artificial intelligence as a way to supercharge deceptive or unfair conduct
• FTC Takes Action Against Invitation Homes for Deceiving Renters, Charging Junk Fees, Withholding Security Deposits, and Employing Unfair Eviction Practices
  9/24/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is taking actionagainst Invitation Homes, the country’s largest landlord of single-family homes, for an array of unlawful actions against consumers, including
• Honduras National Day - United States Department of State
  9/23/2024
  On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Honduras as they celebrate the 203rd anniversary of
• Nicaragua National Day - United States Department of State
  9/22/2024
  On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the Nicaraguan people, in Nicaragua and elsewhere, as they celebrate 203 years
• Commemorating the International Day of Democracy
  9/21/2024
  On this International Day of Democracy, we celebrate democracy as the single most powerful tool for unleashing human potential and delivering results for people everywhere
• FTC Presents Criminal Liaison Unit Award to USPIS Postal Inspector Kathy Broderick
  9/20/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission has awarded Kathy Broderick, a retired Postal Inspectorin the U.S. Postal Inspection Services’ Chicago Division, with the Commission’s 2024 Criminal Liaison
• FTC Sues Prescription Drug Middlemen for Artificially Inflating Insulin Drug Prices
  9/20/2024
  Today, the Federal Trade Commission brought action against the three largest prescription drug benefit managers (PBMs)—Caremark Rx, Express Scripts (ESI), and OptumRx—and their affiliated group
• Papua New Guinea National Day
  9/19/2024
  On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Papua New Guinea as you celebrate your National Day
• FTC Staff Report Finds Large Social Media and Video Streaming Companies Have Engaged in Vast Surveillance of Users with Lax Privacy Controls and Inadequate Safeguards for Kids and Teens
  9/19/2024
  A new Federal Trade Commission staff report that examines the data collection and use practices of major social media and video streaming services shows they
• Under Secretary Bass’s Travel to Pakistan and Türkiye
  9/18/2024
  Acting Under Secretary of State John Bass will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, and Ankara, Türkiye, from September 14 to 18. In Islamabad, Under Secretary Bass will
• FTC Statement Regarding WillScot’s Decision to Abandon Proposed $3.8 Billion Acquisition of Competitor McGrath RentCorp
  9/18/2024
  Phoenix, Arizona-based WillScot Holdings Corporation (WillScot) today announced that it is abandoning its proposed acquisition of McGrath RentCorp (McGrath). Under the merger agreement, which the companies publicly
• GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen to Pay Nearly $1 Million Penalty to Settle Antitrust Law Violation
  9/18/2024
  Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced that Ryan Cohen, managing partner of RC Ventures, LLC, and Chairman and CEO of GameStop Corp., will pay a
• FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by CafePress’s Data Security Failures
  9/18/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $370,000 to consumers who were harmed by the data security failures of online merchandise platform
• FTC Action Leads to Settlement Against Individual and Company that Operated Business Opportunity Scheme That Took Millions from Consumers
  9/18/2024
  As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, an individual and his company who helped operate a sprawling business opportunity scheme known as Blueprint
• Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara Traveled to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to Promote Disability Rights in the C5+1 Framework
  9/17/2024
  From September 10-15, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara traveled to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to meet with government officials, civil society, and
• FTC Orders Shut Down Unauthorized Billing and Credit Card Laundering Schemes, Require Turn Over of Assets Valued at Approximately $40 Million
  9/17/2024
  At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court today approved settlements that will require the forfeiture of assets valued at about $40
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Rhode Island's Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families' Utility Bills
  9/17/2024
  PROVIDENCE, R.I.—As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that Rhode Island has launched its first
• U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership Ministerial Joint Statement
  9/16/2024
  Today, the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial was convened by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep
• DOE Announces Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report, Highlights Nearly $22 Billion in Energy Savings
  9/16/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today published the“2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report,” which highlights the achievements of DOE’s Better Buildings
• FTC Sends More Than $2.6 Million to Consumers Harmed by FloatMe’s Deceptive and Discriminatory Lending Practices
  9/16/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.6 million in refunds to consumers harmed by online cash advance provider FloatMe. The company deceived consumers
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $90 Million to Accelerate Building Code Adoption and Save Americans Money
  9/16/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $90 million in competitive awards
• Uzbekistan Independence Day - United States Department of State
  9/15/2024
  On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send warm wishes to the people of Uzbekistan on September 1 as they
• Slovakia National Day - United States Department of State
  9/14/2024
  On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the government and people of Slovakia as you celebrate your 32nd
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $72.8 Million Loan Guarantee to Build Solar-Plus-Storage Microgrid on Tribal Lands
  9/13/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Loan Programs Office (LPO),
• Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Fay Rodríguez’s Travel to Germany
  9/12/2024
  Special Representative for International Labor Affairs (SRILA) Kelly Fay Rodríguez will travel to Berlin, Germany September 1-5 to promote President Biden’s Memorandum on Advancing Workers’
• Evolutionary Battleground: Plants vs. Microbes
  9/12/2024
  Gazing out on a freshwater pond, you may see tiny green plants with oval shaped leaves floating in clusters. In overgrown ponds, these plants coat
• FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for September 19 Open Commission Meeting
  9/12/2024
  Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9 Million to Bolster Clean Domestic Manufacturing and Support Small-and Medium-Sized Businesses
  9/12/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced an additional $9 million investment in the Industrial
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $40 Million to Support a Domestic Solar Supply Chain
  9/12/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $40 million in investments across the
• Vietnam National Day - United States Department of State
  9/11/2024
  On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my best wishes to the people of Vietnam on your 79th National Day on September
• FTC Supports USDA’s Efforts to Protect Farmers, Growers, Ranchers, and Consumers from Unlawful Conduct by Dominant Meat Processors
  9/11/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission today submitted a comment supporting a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed rule to protect against unfair practices by dominant meat
• Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department, and Japan Fair Trade Commission Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of U.S.-Japan Competition Cooperation Agreement
  9/11/2024
  Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, Justice Department Antitrust Division Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) Commissioner Reiko Aoki met
• San Marino National Day
  9/10/2024
  San Marino National Day Official news published at https://www.state.gov/san-marino-national-day-3/
• How Kristina’s Bristol Bay Roots Help Her Meet People Where They Are for Clean Energy Solutions
  9/10/2024
  As I’ve grown into my role as an Ambassador, several consistent energy-related themes have emerged across the region. One major challenge is the lack of
• Tanam Kugan Nadanaxtaa: West Wind on the Land
  9/10/2024
  Working with the Arctic Energy Ambassador program, I am grateful for the network of energy sector professionals that we are learning from, the opportunities for
• FTC Warns Adoption Intermediaries Against Misleading Parents
  9/10/2024
  Federal Trade Commission staff sent letters to 31 adoption intermediaries warning them against misleading consumers with respect to placement rates and placement times, suppressing negative
• Ambassador Lapenn Travel to Côte d’Ivoire
  9/9/2024
  Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation, will travel to Côte d’Ivoire September 4-6. In Abidjan, she will engage with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire
• FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Deceived by Genetic Testing Firm 1Health.io Over Data Deletion and Security Practices
  9/9/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds to more than 2,400 consumers related to a settlement with 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene, over allegations the
• Foreign Service Institute, Office of the Historian Release of Foreign Relations of the United States, 1981–1988, Volume XXXVIII, International Economic Development; International Debt; Foreign Assistance
  9/8/2024
  The Department of State released today a new volume of the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1981–1988, Volume XXXVIII, International Economic Development; International Debt; Foreign
• Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Palau President Whipps
  9/7/2024
  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and President Surangel Whipps, Jr. met August 28 on the margins of
• Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Belgium, Kenya, and Ethiopia
  9/5/2024
  U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Ambassador Mike Hammer will travel to Belgium, Kenya, and Ethiopia from September 3 to 13, 2024. In
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $31 Million for Transformative Clean Energy Projects Led by Tribal and Local Governments
  9/5/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—In support of the Biden- Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that it has selected 12 local
• FTC Staff Opposes Proposed Indiana Hospital Merger
  9/5/2024
  Today, Federal Trade Commission staff submitted a comment urging the Indiana Department of Health to deny an application that seeks to combine Union Hospital, Inc.
• Biden-Harris Administration Invests $430 Million to Upgrade America’s Hydropower Infrastructure
  9/5/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.— As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of 293 hydroelectric improvement projects
• FTC Staff Issue Report on Multi-Level Marketing Income Disclosures
  9/4/2024
  The staff of the Federal Trade Commission have issued a report that details findings from a review of income disclosure statements from 70 different multi-level
• Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  9/3/2024
  Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 21-22 to meet with industry, academia, community leaders, and NGOs to
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Mexico's Launch of Federal Home Energy Rebates Program Helping Lower Families' Utility Bills
  9/3/2024
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that New Mexico has launched its first
• New FTC Data Shows Massive Increase in Losses to Bitcoin ATM Scams
  9/3/2024
  New data from the Federal Trade Commissionshows a massive increase in the amount of money consumers report losing to scammers involving Bitcoin ATM machines. Since
• Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru
  9/2/2024
  Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru from August 21-29 to engage key
• On the Occasion of World Humanitarian Day
  9/1/2024
  This week we celebrated World Humanitarian Day to honor the daily sacrifice of all humanitarian aid workers who work in some of the world’s toughest
• Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Sison’s Travel to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Chile
  8/31/2024
  Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Chile August 21-27, 2024, for meetings with senior
• FTC Takes Action Against Security Camera Firm Verkada over Charges it Failed to Secure Videos, Other Personal Data and Violated CAN-SPAM Act
  8/30/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission will require security camera firm Verkada to develop and implement a comprehensive information security program to settle allegations the company failed
• When a Summer Drought Begins in the Winter: Investigating Snow Drought
  8/30/2024
  From thirsty agricultural crops to whitewater rafters contemplating a low river, a lack of water is the most obvious in the summertime. Its impact is
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62 Million to Support America’s Growing Hydrogen Industry
  8/30/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $62 million for
• Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Matza’s Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania
  8/29/2024
  Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania
• Americas Partnership Senior Official Travel to Costa Rica to Discuss Plans for the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Summit Hosted by Costa Rica
  8/28/2024
  Senior Director for International Economics at the National Security Council Nora Todd is traveling to Costa Rica August 21-23 to take part in an Americas
• FTC, DOJ Partner with Labor Agencies to Enhance Antitrust Review of Labor Issues in Merger Investigations
  8/28/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ), together with the Department of Labor (DOL) and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),
• Four Kinds of Solar Workers Powering the Clean Energy Transition
  8/28/2024
  Meeting our climate goals and decarbonizing the power sector will create millions of clean energy jobs. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expects the solar
• FTC and Florida Act to Stop ‘Trucking Automation’ Scam RivX That Took Millions of Dollars From Consumers
  8/28/2024
  As a result of a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida, a federal court has ordered so-called “trucking automation”
• Biden-Harris Administration Awards More than $12 Million to 35 State, Local and Tribal Governments to Support Clean Energy Local Projects and Lower Energy Costs
  8/28/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its latest round of awards under the Energy
• DOE Report Shows Clean Energy Jobs Grew at More Than Twice the Rate of Overall U.S. Employment
  8/28/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—  Spurred by the Biden-Harris Administration’s record investments in climate, clean energy, and manufacturing, clean energy employment increased by 142,000 jobs in 2023, accounting
• Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to New York to Meet with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama
  8/27/2024
  On August 21, 2024, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights and Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya traveled to
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $240 Million for New and Innovative Building Codes to Save Consumers Money, Reduce Impacts of Climate Change
  8/27/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.– As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nineteen State and local governments
• DOE Announces $10 Million to Support Climate Resilience Centers Across America
  8/27/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – To support vulnerable communities responding to continued and extreme climate effects, the Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $10 million in funding
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $53.6 Million to Expand Weatherization Assistance Program and Lower Costs for More American Households
  8/27/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that it has selected fourteen state and
• Telemarketer Fees to Access the FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry to Increase in 2025
  8/27/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission announced today an update to the fees telemarketers must pay to access phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC)
• DOE Outlines Tools and Technologies to Help Industry Leaders and Partners Meet Growing Energy Demand
  8/27/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.— Electricity demand is projected to grow significantly in the next decade, buoyed by the success of the Biden-Harris Administration’s domestic manufacturing boom, expanded
• Biden-Harris Administration Invests $31 Million to Reduce Costs and Expand Clean, Renewable Geothermal Energy
  8/27/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Building on President Biden and Vice President Harris’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of six
• Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Deputy Secretary David M. Turk at DOE’s Summit on Geothermal Energy
  8/27/2024
  Thank you, Lauren. And thank you all for joining this important conversation about one of this Department’s favorite sources of clean energy—geothermal!  One of DOE’s most
• Investing in America: Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-Harris Administration
  8/27/2024
  WASHINGTON, DC – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29
• FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Lanier Law Mortgage Relief Scheme
  8/26/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $222,000 in refunds to consumers harmed by a deceptive mortgage relief operation known as Lanier Law. The
• Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
  8/26/2024
  The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al
• FTC Takes Action Against Care.com for Deceiving Caregivers About Wages and Availability of Jobs on its Site, Impeding Cancellation Process
  8/26/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Care.com (Care), alleging that the child and older adult care gig platform has systematically deceived caregivers who
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  8/24/2024
  On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Plurinational State of Bolivia on the 199th anniversary of your independence. 
• FTC Seeks Public Comments on Cooperativa De Farmacias Puertorriqueñas Request to Modify Final Commission Order
  8/23/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by a Puerto Rican cooperative of independent pharmacy owners, Cooperativa De Farmacias Puertorriqueñas, also
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces 17 States and Territories to Receive $66 Million to Establish Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Funds
  8/23/2024
  WASHINGTON, DC - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 17 states and territories
• On the End of Penny Pritzker’s Term as U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery
  8/22/2024
  Over the last year, Special Representative Penny Pritzker has been a tireless advocate of Ukraine’s economic recovery. She has traveled to Ukraine six times, leading multiple
• United States-Sweden Consultation on the Indo-Pacific
  8/21/2024
  The United States hosted Sweden for a dialogue on the Indo-Pacific August 5 in Washington, D.C.  Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Swedish State
• FTC Submits Comment Supporting Proposed FDA Guidance on Interchangeable Biosimilar Drugs
  8/20/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission submitted a comment supporting the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance regarding interchangeable biosimilar drugs that can be substituted for brand-name
• FTC to Hold Oral Hearing on Dyson’s Comment to Proposed Changes to the Energy Labeling Rule for Air Cleaners
  8/20/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission will receive Dyson Inc.’s comment on proposed changes to the Energy Labeling Rule at an oral hearing at 1 p.m. ET on
• FTC Files Amicus Brief Saying COPPA Can’t Force Parents Into Arbitration
  8/19/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit brought by a group of parents who are suing IXL Learning, Inc. The FTC’s
• Reinforcing Sanctions on Former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes
  8/19/2024
  The United States is imposing sanctions on Paraguayan tobacco company Tabacalera del Este S.A. (Tabesa) for providing financial support to Paraguay’s former president, Horacio Manuel
• Jamaica National Day - United States Department of State
  8/18/2024
  On behalf of the United States of America, I send my best wishes to Jamaica as you celebrate your 62nd year of independence. The United States
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Before the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations
  8/17/2024
  Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles, and Australian Foreign
• U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm Leads Presidential Delegation to The Dominican Republic Presidential Inauguration
  8/16/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm led the United States Presidential Delegation to the Dominican Republic from August 15-16 for the inauguration
• FTC Takes Action Against Auto Dealer Group Asbury Automotive for Discriminating Against Black and Latino Consumers and Charging for Unwanted Add-Ons
  8/16/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is acting against a large automotive dealer group, Asbury Automotive, for systematically charging consumers for costly add-on items they did not
• Joint Statement of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Sweden on Cooperation in Advanced Wireless Technologies
  8/15/2024
  The following is the text of a joint statement by the U.S. Department of State and the Kingdom of Sweden Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The United
• FTC, State of Arizona Take Action Against Coulter Motor Company for Deceptive Pricing and Discriminatory Practices
  8/15/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission and State of Arizona are taking action against Arizona-based Coulter Motor Company for engaging in a wide array of practices that
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $50 Million to Strengthen America's Auto Communities and Bolster Domestic Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
  8/15/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through the Office of Manufacturing and Energy
• U.S.-PRC Counternarcotics Working Group Progress on Illicit Synthetic Drugs Including Fentanyl
  8/14/2024
  Last week, the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) convened a meeting of senior officials in Washington, DC, as part of the
• Federal Trade Commission Announces Final Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials
  8/14/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final rule that will combat fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase and allow the
• Joint Statement on Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2024
  8/13/2024
  The following is the joint statement released by the Governments of the United States and Australia on the occasion of the 34th Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations.   Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary
• FTC Outlines Remedy Concerns in Amicus Brief After Jury Finds Google Illegally Monopolized App Store
  8/13/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief in a case brought by online video game maker Epic Games Inc. against Google LLC’s app store,
• FTC Approves Final New HISA Oversight Rule
  8/12/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission has approved publication of a Federal Register notice announcing a final new oversight rule pertaining to non-budget aspects of the operations
• From Ruin to Redemption: The Journey of Mais and the Birth of a Global Kindness Movement
  8/11/2024
  In the heart of every struggle lies the seed of a story that can inspire millions. This is the story of Mais, a man who
• Sanctions on Houthi Procurement Network
  8/11/2024
  Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, relies on a global network of procurement operatives, facilitators, and suppliers to acquire and transport dual-use components and equipment
• State Department and Meridian International Center Launch Global Business of Media Initiative
  8/10/2024
  The Department of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs established a public-private partnership with Meridian International Center to strengthen global media business models in the
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the 123 Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and Third Country Training Program Signing Ceremony
  8/8/2024
  SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you so much.  To my friend and colleague, Vivian, thank you for not only the warm hospitality – literally as well as
• FTC Action Leads to Sweepstakes Ban for Individual Who Helped Run Massive Scheme that Cost Consumers Millions
  8/8/2024
  As a result of a Federal Trade Commission case, one of the operators of a sweepstakes scam that cost consumers millions has agreed to a
• FTC Action Leads to Settlement Against Two Defendants Who Operated Business Opportunity Scheme That Took Millions from Consumers
  8/8/2024
  As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, two defendants who helped operate a sprawling business opportunity scheme known by several names, including Blueprint
• Welcoming the Ceasefire in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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  The United States welcomes the open-ended ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced by Angola on July 30.  We applaud the Government
• Biden- Harris Administration Announces Nearly $85 Million to Accelerate Domestic Heat Pump Manufacturing
  8/7/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $85 million across
• Swiss Confederation National Day - United States Department of State
  8/6/2024
  On behalf of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of Switzerland as you celebrate your National Day today. The United
• Making Hay (and Solar Power) While the Sun Shines
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  In the long term, Czajkowski sees the solar array—and any additional agrivoltaic projects he might undertake—as an extra layer of financial security. “I don’t get a
• FTC Sends Nearly $1.9 Million in Refunds to Customers Harmed by Hey Dude’s Violations of the Mail Order Rule
  8/6/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is sending nearly $1.9 million in refunds to consumers harmed by online shoe seller Hey Dude, Inc.’s refund and shipping practices.In September 2023,
• Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.2 Billion in the Nation's Grid to Protect Against Extreme Weather, Lower Costs, and Prepare For Growing Demand
  8/6/2024
  RALEIGH, N.C. —In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a $2.2 billion investment in
• Notice of Intent: $30 Million To Support Tribal Clean Energy Planning and Development
  8/5/2024
  Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (Office of Indian Energy) issued two Notices of Intent (NOIs) to
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces States to Receive $190 Million to Improve Health, Safety, and Lower Energy Costs in K-12 Public Schools Across America
  8/5/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced selections for the 2024 Renew America’s
• ICYMI: Secretary Buttigieg Travels Across the Midwest, Highlighting Biden-Harris Administration’s Historic Investments in Great Lakes Ports and Domestic Auto Manufacturing
  8/5/2024
  The Biden-Harris Investing in America agenda is strengthening agricultural and auto supply chains, lowering costs, and supporting good-paying jobs At Port Milwaukee to celebrate a recent
• FTC Action Leads to Permanent Bans for Scammers Behind Sprawling Credit Repair Pyramid Scheme
  8/5/2024
  As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, the owners and operators of a sprawling credit repair operation known as Financial Education Services (FES)
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh Before Their Meeting
  8/5/2024
  FOREIGN MINISTER BATTSETSEG:  Secretary Blinken, welcome to Mongolia.  So dear Mr. Secretary, it’s my great pleasure to greet you (inaudible) in Ulaanbaatar.  Very unique visit,
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh Before Their Meeting
  8/4/2024
  PRESIDENT KHURELSUKH:  (Via interpreter) Dear Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, it is my great pleasure to host you in Mongolia.  We are very pleased to have
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh At a Joint Press Availability
  8/3/2024
  MODERATOR:  (Via interpreter) Distinguished guests, representatives of the media outlets, ladies and gentlemen:  United States Secretary of State, the Honorable Antony Blinken, is paying an
• FTC Investigation Leads to Lawsuit Against TikTok and ByteDance for Flagrantly Violating Children’s Privacy Law
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  On behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice sued video-sharing platform TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, as well as its affiliated companies,
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Wisconsin Launch of Federal Home Energy Rebates Program Helping Lower Families’ Utility Bills
  8/2/2024
  MILWUAKEE, WISC. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that Wisconsin has launched its
• FTC and Justice Department Host First Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing Meeting
  8/1/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice (DOJ) virtually cohosted the first public meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing
• How Rachel Chang's Attention to Detail Put Her in the FEDS Spotlight
  8/1/2024
  What does your work as an environmental engineer at NOAA look like?NOAA has between 200 and 300 facilities, and I help ensure those facilities­ comply
• How Much Money Can I Save With Solar Energy?
  8/1/2024
  Lowering electricity bills is one of the main reasons why consumers may decide to install rooftop solar panels. Every household is different—from the size of
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $63 Million to Advance Battery Recycling and Smart Manufacturing
  8/1/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.— In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the availability of up to
• Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Ban on Family Seating Junk Fees Charged by Airlines
  8/1/2024
  Proposal would lower the cost of flying with young children by requiring airlines to provide fee-free family seating as part of a whole-of-government crackdown on
• Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer and National Security Advisor Hanegbi
  7/31/2024
  Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer and National Security Advisor Hanegbi Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-meeting-with-israeli-minister-of-strategic-affairs-dermer-and-national-security-advisor-hanegbi-2/
• FTC and DOJ Host First Public Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing Meeting
  7/31/2024
  FTC and DOJ Host First Public Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing Meeting Official news published at https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/07/ftc-doj-host-first-public-strike-force-unfair-illegal-pricing-meeting Images courtesy of PixaBay
• CarShield, Nationwide Seller of Vehicle Service Contracts, to Pay $10 Million to Resolve Federal Trade Commission Charges of Deceptive Advertising
  7/31/2024
  NRRM, LLC, which does business as CarShield, along with American Auto Shield, LLC (AAS), the administrator of its vehicle service contracts (VSCs), will pay $10 million to settle
• FTC Submits Comment to FCC on Work to Protect Consumers from Potential Harmful Effects of AI
  7/31/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission highlighted the agency’s work to protect consumers from potential harms related to artificial intelligence in a comment submitted as part of
• Getting to the Root of a Plant’s Success
  7/31/2024
  Plants are powerful factories – they can turn basic ingredients like carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight into oxygen, sugars, and plant mass. But plants don’t
• DOE Announces $41 Million for Technologies to Expand the Use of Renewable Power
  7/31/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $41 million for 14 projects to develop technologies, Renewables-to-Liquids (RtL), for harnessing renewable energy sources like
• FTC Sends More Than $12 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Zurixx Real Estate Investment Coaching Scheme
  7/31/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $12 million in refunds to consumers who paid Zurixx, LLC for a real estate investment training program
• Secretary Buttigieg Warns Airlines of Their Refund Obligations Under Law
  7/30/2024
  Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent letters to the CEOs of the ten largest U.S. airlines making it clear that the
• Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt’s travel to Brazil
  7/30/2024
  On July 15, 2024, Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt traveled to Brazil for public and private sector discussions on energy security, energy
• U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Bilingual Counter-Trafficking Materials in Observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
  7/30/2024
  WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) marks UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons amid ongoing efforts to ensure that counter-trafficking public
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $427 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports
  7/30/2024
  Tuesday, July 30, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $427 million in funding for 245 airport-related infrastructure
• Career Step to Pay $43.5 Million in Cash and Debt Cancellation to Resolve Charges It Used Deceptive Advertising to Lure Servicemembers and Their Spouses
  7/30/2024
  Online career-training company, Career Step, LLC has been ordered to pay $43.5 million in debt cancellation and cash to resolve charges brought by the Federal
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $24 Million to Further Expand America's Clean Energy Workforce and Enhance Manufacturing Efficiency
  7/29/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 21 new projects selected to
• The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sign Framework Agreement for Space Cooperation   
  7/29/2024
  On July 15, the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a framework agreement that opens new possibilities for cooperation between our two
• Secretary Blinken’s Call with Thai Foreign Minister Maris
  7/28/2024
  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa to congratulate him on
• On 34th Anniversary of ADA, U.S. Department of Transportation Celebrates Progress Made on Disability Rights Under Biden-Harris Administration
  7/26/2024
  Friday, July 26, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, on the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) proudly celebrates
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $374 Million in Grants to Improve Airports 
  7/26/2024
  Friday, July 26, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $374 million for airfield, safety, and other
• FTC and Justice Department to Host First Public Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing Meeting
  7/26/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will virtually cohost the first public meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal
• Update to the July 11, 2024, West Bank Sanctions Action 
  7/25/2024
  The Department of State has sanctioned Mr. Shlomo Yehezkel Hai Sarid, pursuant to Executive Order 14115, for being a leader or official of Tzav 9, which was previously
• FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for August 1 Open Commission Meeting
  7/25/2024
  Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
• DOE Announces Cleanup to Clean Energy Project at Hanford Site
  7/25/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it will enter into realty negotiations with Hecate Energy, LLC for a solar project
• “INVESTING IN AMERICA: Mississippi” Short-Form Documentary Highlights How the Biden-Harris Administration is Strengthening Rural Communities in the American South
  7/25/2024
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMEIwmKBIfQ[/embed] Click here to view the fourth installment of the Investing in America short-form video series.  WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the fourth
• Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Transition President Oligui Nguema
  7/24/2024
  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met today with Gabon’s Transition President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Deputy Secretary
• Biden-Harris Administration Invests $371 Million in 20 Projects to Accelerate Transmission Permitting Across America
  7/24/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.— In a continued effort to expedite the build out of a resilient and reliable electric grid, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today
• United States Holds Strategic Dialogue with Guyana
  7/23/2024
  The United States and Guyana held a virtual Strategic Dialogue on July 16 to discuss issues of mutual interest, including climate resilience, food security, and
• FTC, DOJ, and International Enforcers Issue Joint Statement on AI Competition Issues
  7/23/2024
  Today, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, alongside international antitrust enforcers and the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, issued a statement affirming a commitment to protecting
• FTC Issues Orders to Eight Companies Seeking Information on Surveillance Pricing
  7/23/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission issued orders to eight companies offering surveillance pricing products and services that incorporate data about consumers’ characteristics and behavior. The orders
• ICYMI: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Travels to Los Angeles, Holds Groundbreaking for Major Infrastructure Project, Visits Transportation Projects Across the City
  7/23/2024
  Washington, DC – Last week, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America tour, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to Los Angeles, CA
• FTC Acts to Stop Debt Relief Scheme Targeting Spanish-Speaking Student Loan Borrowers
  7/22/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission has stopped the operators of a scheme that it says tricked financially strapped consumers seeking student loan relief into paying hundreds of
• Secretary Blinken’s Remarks at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Ministerial
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  Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver opening remarks at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (“Americas Partnership”) ministerial plenary meeting on July 17,
• Department Foreign Service Officer Named a 2024 Employee of the Year by CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine
  7/21/2024
  The Department is pleased to announce that Alex Barrasso, a Foreign Service Officer, has been named a CAREERS and the disABLED Magazine 2024 Employee of the Year for empowering employees with disabilities; developing our next
• FTC and DOJ Extend Public Comment on Request for Information Targeting Serial Acquisitions, Roll-Up Strategies Across U.S. Economy
  7/19/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) are extending the deadline by 60 days for the public to comment
• Assistant Secretary Barbara A. Leaf’s Travel
  7/18/2024
  Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is on travel July 8-14 to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Israel
• DOE Announces Intent to Fund Solar and Battery Storage for Community Healthcare Facilities and Multi-Family Housing Serving Low-and-Moderate-Income Communities in Puerto Rico
  7/18/2024
  Lea este anuncio en españolCOAMO, PUERTO RICO —Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to issue a $325 million funding opportunity for
• DOE Announces $52 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants
  7/18/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad
• Vertosoft Announces Addition of Latent AI to Their GSA Contract - GS-35F-688GA
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  Vertosoft + Latent AI LEESBURG, Va., July 18, 2024 (Newswire.com)
• Air Travel Consumer Report: April 2024 Numbers
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  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of
• EUCAST Global Awarded Sourcewell Contract
  7/18/2024
  4G / 5G award-winning private cellular network solution provider sees expansion opportunities with national cooperative contract award
• South Sudan National Day
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  South Sudan National Day Official news published at https://www.state.gov/south-sudan-national-day-4/
• Funding Announced To Increase Collaboration Between Regional Intertribal Organizations and DOE
  7/17/2024
  Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $3.6 million to increase collaboration with up to four non-profit regional intertribal
• Study Finds Texans May Be Losing Out on Thousands Thanks to 'Free' Nights and Bill Credit Electricity Plans
  7/17/2024
  Texas Electricity Plan Study DALLAS, July 17, 2024 (Newswire.com)
• INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $5 Billion to Restore, Reconstruct, and Repair Nationally Significant Large Bridges Across the Country
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  Thirteen major bridges to receive funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, improving the safety and efficiency of critical supply chain corridors, creating good-paying jobs,
• USDOT Convenes Transportation Stakeholders and Administration Partners to Celebrate Climate Progress and Set the Stage for Continued Action
  7/16/2024
  WASHINGTON – On July 11-12, the U.S. Department of Transportation hosted a Transportation and Climate Symposium, where climate champions and nationwide, innovative solutions were recognized.
• Biden-Harris Administration Invests Additional $10 Million To Build Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals and Materials
  7/16/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $10 million for two
• Assistant Secretary Bitter Travels to Australia, Fiji, and Hawaii
  7/16/2024
  Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel July 9-17 to Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne, Australia; Suva, Fiji; and Honolulu, Hawaii. In Australia, Assistant Secretary Bitter will tour consular operations, engage with colleagues within the U.S.
• FTC and FDA Send Second Set of Cease-and-Desist Letters to Companies Selling Products Containing Delta-8 THC in Packaging Designed to Look Like Children’s Snacks
  7/16/2024
  For the second time in as many years, the Federal Trade Commission today sent cease-and-desist letters – jointly with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Final Report of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  7/15/2024
  The United States shares the concerns expressed in the final report of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and supports its continued investigation
• Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the NATO Public Forum
  7/14/2024
  Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a conversation to kick off the 2024 NATO Public Forum.  The event will be hosted by the German Marshall Fund (GMF) and moderated by GMF President Heather Conley on Wednesday, July 10, at 9:05
• Statement of Concern Related to Certain Minerals Supply Chains from Rwanda and Eastern DRC
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  The Department of State has issued a Statement of Concern focused on certain minerals supply chains from Rwanda and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).  The statement
• FTC Publishes Inflation-Adjusted Monetary Thresholds for Three Exemptions in Franchise Rule
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  The Federal Trade Commission has adjusted for inflation three monetary exemption thresholds used to determine whether the sale of a franchise qualifies for an exemption
• FTC Takes Action to Ensure Franchisees’ Complaints are Heard and to Protect Against Illegal Fees
  7/12/2024
  Today, the Federal Trade Commission and its staff took a suite of actions to address growing concern about unfair and deceptive practices by franchisors—to ensure
• FRA Makes Available $153 Million in Funding to Initiate, Restore, and Enhance Intercity Passenger Rail Services
  7/12/2024
  New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding bolsters opportunities to improve the intercity passenger rail network  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Departure of Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis
  7/11/2024
  Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis will be stepping down from her position this month after nearly three years of serving the Department with
• Tribal Energy Snapshot: Coeur d’Alene Tribe
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  Learn from Laura Laumatia, Environmental Programs Manager for the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, on her experience with the project.Why did the Tribe pursue this clean energy
• Biden-Harris Administration Makes More than $1.1 Billion Available to Strengthen Safety at Rail Crossings and Reduce Blocked Crossings
  7/11/2024
  Created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program continues to address safety and connectivity in local communities across the country WASHINGTON
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 15 Small Shipyards in 12 States to Boost Productivity and Create Jobs
  7/11/2024
  WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $8.75 million in grant awards to 15 small shipyards in 12 states through
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $2 Billion to Support American Auto Workers, Convert Facilities for Electric Vehicles
  7/11/2024
  LANSING, MI — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $1.7 billion to support the conversion
• Navigating the Twisting Waters of Indigenous Communities and Scientific Research
  7/10/2024
  “A tribal consortium like Kawerak is here to provide services for the tribes,” said Amanda Tördal, an Arctic Energy Ambassador, current general manager of Pilgrim
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the NATO Women, Peace, and Security Reception
  7/10/2024
  SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, everyone.  Welcome to the State Department.  It is wonderful to have everyone in this room, on this day, for this
• FTC, ICPEN, GPEN Announce Results of Review of Use of Dark Patterns Affecting Subscription Services, Privacy
  7/10/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission and two international consumer protection networks announced the results of a review of selected websites and apps that showed a large
• FTC Submits Comment Supporting Proposed USPTO Terminal Disclaimer Rule
  7/10/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission submitted a comment supporting a proposed U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rule regarding new requirements associated with patent terminal disclaimer
• Commission Testifies before House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce
  7/9/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission today testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce on the agency’s fiscal year 2025 budget
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $14 Million to Increase Domestic Battery Recycling
  7/9/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $14 million to increase consumer
• INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Transit Manufacturing Industry with $1.5 Billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Put More American-Made Buses on the Road
  7/9/2024
  The third round of historic federal funding will help transit agencies serve more riders, reduce air pollution, and train workers on new technologies WASHINGTON – The
• FTC Order Will Ban NGL Labs and its Founders from Offering Anonymous Messaging Apps to Kids Under 18 and Halt Deceptive Claims Around AI Content Moderation
  7/9/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office are taking action against NGL Labs, LLC and two of its co-founders, Raj Vir
• FTC Releases Interim Staff Report on Prescription Drug Middlemen
  7/9/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission today published an interim report on the prescription drug middleman industry that underscores the impact pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have on
• INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $11 Billion in Grants and Financing for Nation’s Most Complex Infrastructure Project, the Hudson River Tunnel
  7/8/2024
  Hundreds of thousands of commuters travel through the 114-year-old passenger rail tunnel daily, underscoring need to replace and modernize this vital corridor damaged during 2012’s
• Slovenia National Day - United States Department of State
  7/8/2024
  On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Republic of Slovenia on your Statehood Day. Slovenia has established itself as a regional and
• What’s Energy Got to Do With It? : New MOU will strengthen and expand collaborations in medicine and public health
  7/8/2024
  Yesterday, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and I signed a
• Co-Chairs of the United States-Republic of Korea High Level Bilateral Commission Convene in Washington
  7/7/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Second Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Ahn Chong-ghee,
• DOE Releases Second Annual National Energy Employment Analysis
  7/7/2024
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy today released the agency’s second annual analysis of how changes in America’s energy profile are affecting national employment
• Honoring Oppenheimer’s Legacy by Developing Future Science and Energy Leaders
  7/7/2024
  Last year, the Department of Energy (DOE) launched a pilot program, the Energy Sciences Leadership Group, to develop the next generation of leaders in the
• This Year @ Energy | Department of Energy
  7/7/2024
  We love our jobs at Energy.gov. But at the end of the day, we do it all for you. Take a look at what you
• Impact of DOE’s National Labs Felt Both Locally and Internationally
  7/7/2024
  We at the Department of Energy (DOE) have long considered our 17 National Laboratories to be the crown jewels of the nation’s research and innovation
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory Responds to Gatlinburg Firestorm
  7/7/2024
  The Great Smoky Mountains, which are normally wet and hazy, had been in a particularly prolonged drought when a fire started near a popular lookout
• Tour a Wind Turbine
  7/7/2024
  Tour a Wind Turbine Official news published at https://www.energy.gov/articles/tour-wind-turbine
• EV Ridealong with Racecar Driver Leilani Munter
  7/7/2024
  EV Ridealong with Racecar Driver Leilani Munter Official news published at https://www.energy.gov/articles/ev-ridealong-racecar-driver-leilani-munter
• Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks in Honor of Pride Month
  7/7/2024
  In honor of Pride Month, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host a convening and reception for U.S. leaders championing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
• Tapping the Next Generation of Supercomputers to Bring Fusion Energy to the World
  7/6/2024
  Scientists are developing computers that will be 50x faster than today’s by the 2020s, which will enable the first complete simulations of plasma.The Princeton Plasma
• Crude Science | Department of Energy
  7/6/2024
  Last night’s dinner could be tomorrow’s liquid fuel. Yes, the technology to turn ordinary human waste into biocrude oil is here, thanks to developments at
• DOE Monitoring Energy Infrastructure, Responds as Hurricane Matthew Hits Florida
  7/6/2024
  As Hurricane Matthew bears down on Florida, the Energy Department (DOE) is monitoring energy infrastructure and coordinating responses across the federal community, state and local
• DOE Announces $80 Million Investment to Build Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Pilot Plant Test Facility
  7/6/2024
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding up to $80 million for a six-year project to design, build, and operate a 10-MWe
• Federal Task Force Issues Recommendations to Increase the Safety and Reliability of U.S. Natural Gas Storage Facilities
  7/6/2024
  New Report Chronicles Lessons Learned from Aliso Canyon Leak and Calls for a Phase-out of Single-Barrier WellsWASHINGTON – Today, the Interagency Task Force on Natural Gas Storage
• Tricks, Treats and Tips for a Ghoulishly Low Energy Bill
  7/6/2024
  Here at Energy.gov, we take energy -- and Halloween -- pretty seriously.So when the White House announced that, once again, this October would be National
• Preparing Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Scientific and Energy Challenges
  7/6/2024
  The Department of Energy recently launched the inaugural Energy Sciences Leadership Group (ESLG) to develop the next generation of leaders who will tackle our current
• America's First Offshore Wind Farm
  7/6/2024
  America's First Offshore Wind Farm Official news published at https://www.energy.gov/articles/americas-first-offshore-wind-farm
• Targeting Iran’s Shadow Banking Network
  7/5/2024
  The United States is today sanctioning nearly 50 entities and individuals that make up a covert network used by Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed
• Offshore Wind Arrives in America
  7/5/2024
  Offshore wind has arrived in America.The United States got its first-ever offshore wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island this summer -- and that’s
• Getting the Most out of Solar Panels
  7/5/2024
  Luckily, solar is cheaper than ever, thanks to the falling cost and rising efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. But here’s something to consider: figuring out
• 5 Facts About the Collegiate Wind Competition
  7/5/2024
  The Collegiate Wind Competition consists of four main contests: Business Plan, Technical Design, Siting Knowledge, and Turbine Testing. Tasks include written reports, oral presentations, testing
• Quiz: Test Your Wind Energy IQ
  7/5/2024
  Distributed wind power is used at or near where it is generated, as opposed to wind power from wholesale generation, where power is sent
• 5 Facts About Fireworks | Department of Energy
  7/5/2024
  On Thursday, America celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of our nation. Cities and towns across the country will commemorate the special
• Air Travel Consumer Report: June-December 2023, Full Year 2023 Airline Consumer Submissions Data
  7/5/2024
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released data on the submissions (complaints, inquiries, and opinions) it has received from consumers about air travel
• Markon Strengthens Commitment to Government Missions With Acquisition of ASEC
  7/5/2024
  Collaborating to advance government missions Markon Strengthens Commitment to Government Missions with Acquisition of ASEC - Markon & ASEC logos
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit
  7/4/2024
  SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, everyone.  Great to see this room full of folks, to see all of you here today.  And I want to begin by
• Ambassador Fick's Travel to Paraguay and Chile
  7/3/2024
  Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Asuncion, Paraguay and Santiago, Chile from June 25-28, 2024. In Paraguay, Ambassador
• ICYMI: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Kicks off Summer of Construction Tour in North Carolina, Visits Construction Sites and Groundbreakings with Governor Cooper
  7/3/2024
  WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Governor Roy Cooper in North Carolina, where they visited active construction sites and groundbreakings for
• FTC Warns Companies to Stop Warranty Practices That Harm Consumers’ Right to Repair
  7/3/2024
  Federal Trade Commission staff sent warning letters to eight companies about their warranty practices that may be standing in the way of consumers’ right to
• Department of Transportation Awards $7 million for Complementary Positioning, Navigation and Timing Technologies
  7/3/2024
  Washington, DC -- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded contracts to nine Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technology vendors. The primary and most
• INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Makes over $600 Million Available for Projects that Reconnect Communities
  7/3/2024
  Biden-Harris Administration opens application period for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, established through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to fund locally-driven projects such as interstate
• EventConnect to Power North America’s Leading Sports Destinations
  7/3/2024
  EventConnect is the leader in connected sports management technology. It provides event organizers with a free-to-use portal with a directory of hotels, venues, destinations, and
• RapidTee Golf Announces Launch of Revolutionary Tee-Time Booking Platform and Exclusive Golf Community
  7/3/2024
  Simplifying the Golf Experience with Real-Time Notifications and Exclusive Access Rapid Tee Golf Launch Preview of RapidTee golf platform.
• FTC Takes Action Against Online Used Car Dealer Vroom for Deceiving Customers, Failing to Deliver on Time and Provide Required Disclosures
  7/2/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against online used car dealer Vroom for misrepresenting that it thoroughly examined all vehicles before listing them for
• FTC Moves to Block Tempur Sealy’s Acquisition of Mattress Firm
  7/2/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to block Tempur Sealy International, Inc.’s (Tempur Sealy) proposed $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm Group Inc. (Mattress Firm).The
• U.S. Department of State Debars Sixteen Persons for Violating or Conspiring to Violate the Arms Export Control Act
  7/2/2024
  On June 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of State published in the Federal Register  a notice of sixteen persons statutorily debarred for having been convicted of violating,
• Summer Travel 2024: Record Air Travel, Fewer Cancellations, Better Airports, More Passenger Protections
  7/2/2024
  Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Year-to-date flight cancellation rate is just 1.4% during a record-breaking summer travel season​​​​​ WASHINGTON – Despite record-breaking levels of air travel this
• FTC Takes Action Against Gig Work Company Arise Virtual Solutions for Deceiving Consumers About Pay in Marketing Its Business Opportunity
  7/2/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions for misleading consumers about the money they could make on Arise’s
• U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $114 Million in Federal Loans to Benefit Rural Oklahoma Communities
  7/2/2024
  Project Will Improve Road Safety in 15 Counties  Washington – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that its Build America Bureau has provided three loans
• DOE Awards Contracts for the Sale of Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve as Americans Hit the Road for Summer Driving Season
  7/2/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced that contracts have been awarded for the sale and liquidation of
• FTC Acts to Stop Unauthorized Billing Scams That Have Taken in Over $200 Million from Consumers
  7/1/2024
  A U.S. district court in central Florida today unsealed a Federal Trade Commission complaint charging two related groups of defendants with defrauding consumers nationwide by
• INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Airport Investments Amid Record-Breaking Air Travel Season
  7/1/2024
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing a seventh round of Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) totaling $289 million to 129
• Statement Regarding the Termination of Novant Health’s Acquisition of Hospitals from Community Health Systems
  7/1/2024
  Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition Director Henry Liu issued the following statement in response to Novant Health, Inc.’s decision to terminate its proposed acquisition
• ICYMI: Local, State, and Federal Leaders Celebrate Biden-Harris Administration’s $1.8 Billion Investment in American Infrastructure Projects, Funded by USDOT RAISE Grants
  7/1/2024
  Washington – Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary
• U.S. Department of State Receives 2024 Presidential Federal Sustainability Award
  7/1/2024
  The U.S. Department of State won the 2024 Presidential Federal Sustainability Award for Advancing Carbon-Free Electricity in recognition of the United States Embassy and Consulates in
• On the First U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Economic Dialogue
  6/30/2024
  On June 25, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez welcomed Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung to
• Secretary Blinken to Release 2023 International Religious Freedom Report
  6/28/2024
  Secretary Blinken will deliver on-camera remarks for the release of the 2023 International Religious Freedom Report on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. in
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $123 Million in Grants to Improve Airports
  6/28/2024
  Friday, June 28, 2024 WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $123 million for airfield, safety and other
• FTC Acts to Stop Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme that Took Millions from Consumers in First Case under the Impersonation Rule
  6/28/2024
  In its first case under the Impersonation Rule, the Federal Trade Commission has stopped a student loan debt relief scheme that bilked more than $20.3
• samrecover® Sponsors NFL Player Derrick Gore’s Youth Football Camp
  6/28/2024
  Inventors of the sustained acoustic medicine ultrasound treatment, popular with football players and other athletes for promoting injury healing, will provide gear for the camp
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $18 Million to Support Clean Energy Projects in 24 States and Local Governments
  6/28/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $18.5 million to four states
• With X-Ray Analysis, an Asteroid Provides a View into Our Solar System’s Past
  6/28/2024
  Imagine opening a time capsule, hoping to learn about the ancient past. Except, instead of a box or a chest, it’s an asteroid that could
• U.S. Department of Energy Announces Over $63 Million to Support Commercialization of Transformative Energy Technologies
  6/28/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $63.5 million for four transformative technologies through
• The Department of Energy’s Pride Month Observance Celebrates Progress While Reflecting on History
  6/27/2024
  She contrasted that experience with the welcoming she received when joining the Biden administration and the acceptance she’s felt at the Department but used that
• Ilmor Marine Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment in New State-of-the-Art Facility in Lyon Township, Michigan
  6/27/2024
  Paul Ray and Mike Lindberg of Ilmor Marine along with representatives from Penske Corporation, D'Agostini Companies, and Signature Associates in front
• San Diego Businessman Sam Nejabat Appointed to California State University Board of Trustees by Governor Newsom
  6/27/2024
  The Board of Trustees adopts regulations and policies governing the entire CSU system. Board committees have authority over educational policy, finance, campus planning, and facilities,
• Announcing FABULY: A New Free App to Experience Classic Novels and Short Stories With Seamless Synchronization Between Text and Audio
  6/27/2024
  The new Fabuly app offers free access to an extensive library of classic novels and short stories, including renowned works like Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock
• FTC Announces Final Eyeglass Rule Implementing Updates to Promote Competition and Expand Consumer Choice
  6/27/2024
  Concluding a comprehensive multi-year review, the Federal Trade Commission today announced final updates to its Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule aimed at promoting
• DOE Announces $2.7 Billion From President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Boost Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain
  6/27/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of President Biden’s efforts to strengthen America’s energy security and create new good-paying jobs, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
• FTC Finalizes Order with Avast Banning it from Selling or Licensing Web Browsing Data for Advertising and Requiring it to Pay $16.5 Million
  6/27/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order banning software provider Avast from selling, disclosing, or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes to
• Patriotic Millionaires Endorse Conor O'Callaghan Among New Tax and Wage Champions
  6/27/2024
  Conor O'Callaghan AZ-01 candidate PHOENIX, June 27, 2024 (Newswire.com)
• New Report Asks How Climate Law Can Better Benefit Communities
  6/27/2024
  Initiative for Energy Justice Provides Strategies for Enhancing Community Engagement and Benefits in Energy Projects
• Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Former Finnish President/EU Special Advisor Sauli Niinistö
  6/26/2024
  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met today with former Finnish president and EU Special Advisor Sauli Niinistö.  They underscored
• New Study Finds ZetrOZ Systems’ Sustained Acoustic Medicine Technology Effectively Treats Chronic Low Back Pain
  6/26/2024
  Study shows treatment with low-intensity, continuous ultrasound reduced patients’ pain and need for pain medication.  sam Pain Reduction Over Time
• INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.8 Billion in Infrastructure Grants Across the Country, Putting More Projects into the Pipeline as Part of Our Infrastructure Decade
  6/26/2024
  From improving road safety to revitalizing communities and creating economic opportunity, all 50 states, four territories, and the District of Columbia will receive RAISE grants
• Innovative Mental Fitness Training Platform, 2Mynds Partners With USTA NorCal to Elevate Athlete Performance Through Mental Fitness
  6/25/2024
  CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif., June 25, 2024 (Newswire.com)
• FACT SHEET ON RAIL SAFETY
  6/25/2024
  Since President Biden took office, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken key steps to improve the safety of our railways by deploying funding from the President’s
• Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of The Gambia President Barrow
  6/25/2024
  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Republic of The Gambia President Adama Barrow about our
• ICYMI: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Visits Mississippi to Tour Infrastructure Projects, Break Ground on Medgar Evers Boulevard Rebuild, and Meet with Local Leaders
  6/24/2024
  WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Congressman Bennie Thompson for a visit to Mississippi, where they visited the sites of new
• Getting Results: U.S. Department of Transportation’s Efforts Early in Biden-Harris Administration Result in a Number of Final Rules to Improve Transportation Safety and Strengthen Consumer Protections
  6/24/2024
  Monday, June 24, 2024 WASHINGTON – Led by Secretary Buttigieg, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) continues to deliver on its top priority of safety
• FTC Action Leads to Sweepstakes Ban For Three Individuals Who Ran Massive Scheme That Cost Consumers Millions
  6/24/2024
  As a result of a Federal Trade Commission case, the operators of a sweepstakes scam that cost consumers millions have agreed to settlements that permanently
• U.S. Department of Transportation Provides the Wyoming Department of Transportation $6 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Damage to Highway 22 in Teton Pass Landslide
  6/24/2024
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $6 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER)
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Requirements for Freight Railroads to Provide Hazmat Information to First Responders
  6/24/2024
  New rule builds on DOT efforts to strengthen rail safety and support first responders WASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
• U.S. Department of State Awards 37 Grants to U.S. Colleges and Universities to Expand Study Abroad Opportunities for American Students 
  6/23/2024
  To expand international education opportunities for American students, the U.S. Department of State announced today that 37 grants totaling nearly $1.3 million were awarded to U.S. colleges
• Joint Statement Exposing Russia’s Subversive Activity and Electoral Interference Targeting Moldova
  6/22/2024
  The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada, and the United Kingdom on Russia’s subversive activity and electoral interference
• United States Welcomes Armenia’s Signing of the Artemis Accords    
  6/21/2024
  Armenia became the 43rd signatory to the Artemis Accords yesterday at a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington.  The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States
• FTC Issues Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers; Agency Returned $324M in 2023
  6/21/2024
  Federal Trade Commission law enforcement actions resulted in more than $324 million in refunds to consumers in 2023, the agency said in its annual report
• DOE and EPA Announce $850 Million to Reduce Methane Pollution from the Oil and Gas Sector
  6/21/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that applications are open for $850 million in
• USDOT Awards Nearly $60 Million in Advanced Vehicle Technology Grants to Arizona, Texas and Utah to Serve as National Models and Help Save Lives on Our Nation’s Roadways
  6/20/2024
  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that it is awarding $60 million in grants under the Saving Lives
• Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Verma’s Trip to Armenia
  6/20/2024
  Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to participate in the U.S.-Armenia Local
• Visa Restrictions on Executive of a Charter Flight Company Facilitating Irregular Migration to the U.S.
  6/19/2024
  The United States is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on an executive of a charter flight transportation company for facilitating irregular migration to the
• DOE Leads Effort to Improve the Cybersecurity of Energy Supply Chains
  6/18/2024
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released new Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles, developed in collaboration with Idaho National Laboratory. The principles establish best
• Statement of the Commission Regarding TikTok Complaint Referral to DOJ
  6/18/2024
  Today, the Commission issued a statement regarding its referral to the Department of Justice a complaint against TikTok, the successor to Musical.ly, and its parent
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Nearly $200 Million in Grants to Fix Aging Natural Gas Pipes, Reduce Energy Costs
  6/18/2024
  WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is soliciting grant applications for nearly $200 million as part of
• 4 Highlights from the 2024 DOE Small Business Forum & Expo
  6/18/2024
  On June 4-5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE’s) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) hosted the 2024 DOE Small Business Forum
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $108 Million in Transportation Investments to Improve Infrastructure and Road Safety on Federal and Tribal Lands
  6/18/2024
  Tuesday, June 18, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced over $108 million in grant awards for
• Powering Kotzebue: The Numerous Components to Keeping the Lights On and Homes Heated in Rural Alaska
  6/18/2024
  In 2008, amidst a surge in energy prices across the nation, Kotzebue and regional leaders convened a pivotal energy summit to address the escalating costs
• FTC Submits Comment Supporting Proposed USPTO Rule
  6/18/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission today submitted a comment supporting a proposed U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rule involving the disclosure of patent settlement agreements.In
• ZetrOZ Systems Marks Mid-Year with Presentations at Major Athletic and Military Medicine Conferences
  6/18/2024
  Makers of the sam® wearable ultrasound unit present new research on the effectiveness of sustained acoustic medicine to NBA and collegiate sport healthcare providers and
• Hoverfly Technologies Celebrates Major Milestone: Over 500 Tethered Drone Systems Sold to the Army
  6/18/2024
  With the most recent order of $14 Million from the US Army, Hoverfly continues to prove why it is the leader in tethered drone technology
• CLS Health Launches New Multi-Specialty Building, Expanding Healthcare Access in Clear Lake
  6/18/2024
  CLEAR LAKE, Texas, June 18, 2024 (Newswire.com)
• 'Bond: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection' Debuts, Inviting Everyone Back to the Conversation
  6/18/2024
  Greg Morley, Cultural Competency Thought Leader and Advisor, Wants to Cultivate Belonging Worldwide Cover of BOND
• RIP-IT Announces Janelle Anderson as CEO & Introduces Women’s Future Court Volleyball Shoe
  6/18/2024
  The female-focused brand celebrates and empowers female athletes RIP-IT Logo ORLANDO,
• Iran’s Latest Reported Nuclear Escalations
  6/18/2024
  The report issued today by the IAEA makes clear that Iran aims to continue expanding its nuclear program in ways that have no credible peaceful
• DOE Announces $900 Million to Accelerate the Deployment of Next-Generation Light-Water Small Modular Reactors
  6/17/2024
  As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to fund up to
• FTC Takes Action Against Adobe and Executives for Hiding Fees, Preventing Consumers from Easily Cancelling Software Subscriptions
  6/17/2024
  The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against software maker Adobe and two of its executives, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani, for deceiving consumers by hiding
• U.S.-Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement - United States Department of State
  6/16/2024
  The U.S.-Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement that Presidents Biden and Zelenskyy signed on the margins of the G7 Summit in Puglia, Italy today is a historic
• Kids Get in Free: High School Baseball National Championship Series, Presented by Stinger Sports, Set for June 27-30 at Charles Schwab Field, Omaha, NE
  6/14/2024
  The best-of-the-best high school baseball players from across the country are coming to Omaha. See the stars of tomorrow battle it out on the biggest
• Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with PRC Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu
  6/14/2024
  Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell hosted People’s Republic of China (PRC) Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu for an official visit in Washington
• SYNLawn Indiana Unveils Swim-Themed Mural to Celebrate the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis
  6/14/2024
  INDIANAPOLIS, June 14, 2024 (Newswire.com)
• FTC Data Shows Major Increases in Cash Payments to Government Impersonation Scammers
  6/14/2024
  New Federal Trade Commission data reveals that government impersonation scammers are targeting consumers for payments in cash, with the amount of cash reported lost to
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• Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Belgian Secretary General of Foreign Affairs Gentzis
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• Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with European External Action Service Secretary General Sannino
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• USDOT Finalizes New Fuel Economy Standards for Model Years 2027-2031
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• DOE Announces New Decadal Fusion Energy Strategy
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• ICYMI: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Tours Infrastructure Projects, Meets with Workers in Central Pennsylvania
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• DOE Announces National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building
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• Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Kim
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• DOE Announces First Projects Under New Cleanup to Clean Energy Initiative
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• Special Envoy Turner’s Travel to the Republic of Korea
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• Warrant Applications by the International Criminal Court
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• Biden-Harris Administration Releases Joint Policy Statement and Principles on Voluntary Carbon Markets
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• FTC Staff Provides Annual Report to CFPB On 2023 Activities Regarding Financial Acts
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• Neutrinos Offer a New Way to Investigate the Building Blocks of Matter
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  Depictions of the Roman goddess of wisdom Minerva show her in flowing robes, wearing a noble war helmet and holding an owl. In contrast, the
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• Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Brazilian Secretary General of Foreign Affairs
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  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met with Brazilian Secretary General of the Ministry of External Relations
• New FTC Data Shed Light on Companies Most Frequently Impersonated by Scammers
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  New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that Best Buy/Geek Squad, Amazon, and PayPal are the companies people report scammers impersonate most often.A newly
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $25 Million to Lower Home Energy Bills for American Families
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• Non-Profit Organization is Seeking Host Families for Exchange Students From Highly Competitive Merit-Based Scholarship Programs
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• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $10.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Plan Housing Near Transit
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• FTC and DOJ Seek Info on Serial Acquisitions, Roll-Up Strategies Across U.S. Economy
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• Revolutionizing Fire Camps: NUE's Sustainable Power Solutions Shine at USDA Technology & Development Center
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• Designation of Former Bangladeshi Official for Significant Corruption
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  The U.S. Department of State announced today the public designation of former General Aziz Ahmed, previously Chief of the Bangladesh Army Staff, due to his involvement
• Event Tickets Center is Named Official Secondary Ticketing Reseller Partner for Most Valuable Promotions and the Historic Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight
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• Quick Electricity Shows Continued Commitment to Exceptional Texas Energy Broker Services
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• City of Fort Worth Partners With Blyncsy on Phase One of Automated, AI-Powered Asset Inventory
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• U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research Agency Advances Work to Incorporate Artificial Intelligence Safely into Transportation Applications
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• Statement Regarding the Termination of Altus Group’s Proposed Acquisition of Situs Group’s Commercial Real Estate Valuation Services Business
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  Altus Group Limited (Altus) recently announced it terminated its efforts to acquire Situs Group LLC’s (Situs) commercial real estate valuation and advisory services business, REVS.
• U.S. Department of Energy Looks to Support Tribal Energy Generation in Transition to Clean Energy
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• U.S. Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk Delivered U.S. National Statement at 2024 IAEA International Conference on Nuclear Security
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  Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver a keynote address at RSA Conference (RSAC) 2024 in San Francisco, California at 3:50 p.m. PDT on
• FRA Continues Strengthening Rail Safety Through New Rules Requiring Certification of Dispatchers and Signal Employees
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• FTC Finalizes Order with Blackbaud Related to Allegations the Firm’s Security Failures Led to Data Breach
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  The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order against Blackbaud Inc. settling allegations that its lax security practices allowed a hacker to breach the company’s
• FMCSA Continues Nationwide Crackdown on Fraudulent Household Goods Movers and Brokers
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  Ahead of busy summer moving season, agency conducts enforcement sweep and provides consumer resources WASHINGTON — Today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the
• Congratulations to Panama’s President-Elect Mulino
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• Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Peru and Chile
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  U.S. Department of State Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara is traveling to Chile from May 6 to 14 and Peru from
• USDOT Keeps Infrastructure Week Going into the Infrastructure Decade with New Video and Fact Sheet
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  Friday, May 17, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation is celebrating the historic progress of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and its
• World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony
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  This year’s World Food Prize Laureate will be announced at the 2024 World Food Prize Announcement Ceremony.  The ceremony will be held Thursday, May 9,
• Biden-Harris Administration Selects 99 Communities for Grants Aimed at Making Local Roads Safer; Invites Applications for Future Rounds of Funding
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  More than half of all trips are three miles or fewer, and USDOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for all funding deployed at the community level
• DOE Welcomes New Biden-Harris Appointees
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  WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced eight new Biden-Harris Administration appointees joining the DOE team to work alongside U.S. Secretary of Energy
• How to Build a Successful Medical Business: Insights from a Dental Clinic Network Owner
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• The Social Benefits of Sustainable Agriculture
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• Debbie Wingham’s Latest Episode of “The Most Expensive” Unveils High-Profile Connections, Featuring Cannes Award-Winner K-Syran
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  The renowned show host, Debbie Wingham, reveals her influential circle in the captivating episode, joined by multi-talented artist and women’s rights advocate, K-Syran, who recently
• Economic Benefits of a Sustainable Agricultural Revolution
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• The Importance of Sustainability in Agriculture
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• Pushing the Limits: from Electric Cars to Airplanes
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• Emma Stone and Emma Thompson on Gossip Stone TV Celebrity Show
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• Anna Kendrick Spills the Beans in her Exclusive Interview
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• Edison Aerospace partners with Aveo Engineering for LED lighting
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  The Advanced Green AgTech Edison Aerospace aircraft is a step closer to take-off with Aveo Engineering LED lighting products. MIAMI, Florida – Edison Aerospace, the world’s
• Jennifer Lopez Gives Exclusive Interview on Gossip Stone TV
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• Watch Debbie Wingham’s Luxurious 40th Birthday Bash on Gossip Stone TV!
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  If you’re looking for luxury and diamonds, Gossip Stone TV’s episode 3 of The Most Expensive is the place to be!  Have you heard of Debbie
• Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Make a Splash on Gossip Stone TV
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• Learn About Edison Aerospace Green Energy Solutions
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  Edison Aerospace presents renewable green energy agricultural aviation solution at NAAA Convention January 15, 2023 – Miami, FL – The December 2022 annual convention of
• Edison Aerospace continues to make progress in aircraft design
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  Edison Aerospace continues to make progress in aircraft design on the road to releasing a type-certified remotely and autonomously controlled full-scale airplane for agricultural aerial
• Edison Aerospace to Present at NAAA convention
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  Edison Aerospace, an innovative designer of advanced systems, will be presenting at the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s (NAAA) convention this year. The NAAA is the
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• Edison Aerospace to attend UAS Summit and Expo
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