VP Harris Issues Remarks at Campaign Event in Milwaukee, Wis.
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Aug. 22 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on Aug. 20, 2024, at a campaign event at Fiserv Forum:
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THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, Milwaukee! (Laughs.) (Applause.) And hello to everyone joining us from exciting Chicago.
The delegates at the Democratic National Convention -- well, they just completed their roll call. (Laughs.) (Applause.) And they have nominated Coach Walz and me to be the next vice president and president of the United St more
AFL-CIO on Kamala Harris Accepting Nomination for President: Bold Agenda 'Ushers in a New Era of Opportunity for All Working People'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following statement on Aug. 22, 2024:
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Tonight, following Vice President Kamala Harris's acceptance of the Democratic Party nomination for President of the United States, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement:
One word defined the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC): union. From the union labor that made this event possible to the 20 percent of delegates who were union members to the labor champions on the stage more
AFT's Weingarten Delivers Speech at Democratic National Convention
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement on Aug. 22, 2024:
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AFT President Randi Weingarten addressed Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention, emphasizing the union's strong support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and laying out the stakes of the election. The full text of her speech is below:
I'm Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT, and I am a public school teacher.
One of the first lessons I taught my students was about the social more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On Final Day of Democratic National Convention, Democrats are Ready to Take Back the House and Defend Our Future
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
On the fourth and final day of the DNC, House Democrats are harnessing the incredible energy of the convention and building on this momentum to win back the majority.
With Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at the top of the ticket, Democrats are organizing and mobilizing to defend reproductive rights, invest in working families, and lower costs.
And voters are responding to our message. Just thi more
HPU Poll: North Carolina Presidential Race Remains Close
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- High Point University issued the following news release:
In a new High Point University/SurveyUSA Poll, North Carolina voters remain divided in their presidential and gubernatorial choices.
In the presidential race, Kamala Harris receives 46% of the vote from North Carolina registered voters while Donald Trump gets 45% and 8% say they are undecided.
In the race for North Carolina Governor, Democrat Josh Stein receives 48% of the vote from North more
Immigration Hub: ICYMI - Latino Democratic Leaders Champion A Unifying Message on Immigration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The Immigration Hub issued the following news release:
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As the GOP continues investing millions in anti-immigrant voter outreach, Democratic lawmakers are touting popular and balanced solutions on immigration at the DNC
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CHICAGO, IL -- This week at the Democratic National Convention, Democratic leaders including Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Representatives Veronica Escobar (D-TX) and Pete Aguilar (D-CA), and Senate candidate Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) emphasized th more
National Right to Life: Pro-Abortion Tim Walz Accepts Nomination - Women and Unborn Babies Would Suffer Under a Harris-Walz Administration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following statement on Aug. 22, 2024:
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Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, tonight accepted the Democratic National Committee's nomination as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate.
The following is a statement from Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life:
Tim Walz is no "nice" guy. He made the deaths of preborn babies a keystone issue of his administration and would work hand-in-glove with Ka more
New UH/TSU Survey Finds Trump's Lead Among Likely Texas Voters is Narrowing
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
Nearly half of Texans plan to vote for former Republican President Donald Trump in November, according to a new survey of likely voters, while 44.6% support the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.
While Trump has increased his vote share slightly in the past two months - 49.5% now, compared to 48.9% in June - Harris has chipped away at his lead, shrinking the gap to just under 5 points. That' more
REV. AL SHARPTON TO ADDRESS 2024 DNC THURSDAY NIGHT IN CHICAGO
HARLEM, New York, Aug. 23 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release:
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Civil Rights Leader to Outline Election's Impact, Threats to Voting, Women's and LGBTQ Rights
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Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of National Action Network (NAN), will address the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday night, where he will outline what is at stake in the 2024 Presidential election. The civil rights leader's remarks come ahead of Vice President Kamala Ha more
The Climate Policy at Stake in This Election: The Tax Code
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 23 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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Clean energy tax credits can make or break megatons of emissions, says UCLA Law's Kimberly Clausing
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Climate policy will look significantly different depending on whether we have a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump presidency -- and the tax code may play an outsize role, says Kimberly Clausing, a UCLA law professor. Clausing, who previously served as a top tax official at the U.S. Treas more
VP Harris Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Pascrell
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following statement on Aug. 22, 2024, on the death of Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey:
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Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. was a dedicated public servant and an unwavering force for good who knew that government is at its best when it is delivering for the people. From his time in City Hall and the State House to his nearly three decades of service in the House of Representatives, Congressman Pascrell fought to improve the li more
10 Times Price Controls Failed: From Ancient Babylon to 21st Century NYC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news:
History has a short memory. In recent weeks, as Vice President Harris's policy proposals sparked a national conversation about price controls, that phenomenon is on full display.
Kamala Harris has promised to cap "unfair rent increases," echoing support for a Biden-Harris administration proposal to limit rent increases to 5 percent. She is supportive of price controls on pharmaceutical drugs, and w more
American Bridge 21st Century: Breaking - RFK Jr. Running Mate Nicole Shanahan Admits Campaign is a Spoiler for Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024:
Today, a stunning clip surfaced online where Nicole Shanahan admitted that the RFK Jr. campaign is deciding whether to stay in the race or drop out and endorse Donald Trump because "we run the risk of Kamala Harris and Waltz presidency."
RFK Jr.'s campaign told voters for months t more
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene Addresses the DNC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following remarks on Aug. 21, 2024, by Chair Suzan DelBene at the Democratic National Convention:
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Tonight, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene addressed the delegates at the Democratic National Convention and reminded them that, when the American people elect Vice President Harris and Governor Walz, they need a Democratic House majority to turn promises into progress and deliver for working families.
Read Chair DelBe more
Democratic Women Governors Discuss Importance of More Women Executives in Panel Discussion with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news:
Yesterday, hundreds attended a panel discussion with nearly 10,000 people tuning in online via livestream featuring America's eight Democratic women governors moderated by award-winning actress, producer, and activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Watch the full panel discussion from C-SPAN here.
The conversation "spotlight[ed] the governors who have made history by succeeding as women in executive roles and shatter more
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024:
Yesterday, Axios published a comprehensive explanation (https://www.axios.com/2024/08/20/price-gouging-kamala-harris-communism-kamunism) for how price gouging statutes work in the 38 states that deploy them - from Texas to California to Louisiana. The piece highlights the potential benefits of a federal price gouging ban, which would make it easier to more
GWU Media Tip Sheet VP Kamala Harris to Accept Party's Nomination on Final Night of the DNC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz closed out night three of the Democratic National Convention last night, formally accepting the party's nomination for Vice President of the United States. Tonight is Vice President Kamala Harris' turn, who will take the stage in Chicago to close out the four-day convention.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary on the more
ICYMI: Stefanik Joins America Reports on Fox News to Discuss The Devastating Impact Of Wide Open Borders Under Border Czar Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Saratoga, N.Y. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined America Reports on Fox News to discuss the humanitarian and national security crises at our borders due to the failures of open border czar Kamala Harris and the need to return to President Trump's successful border policies.
View the full interview here.
View highlights from the interview below.
On The Devastating Impact Of more
Kamala Harris Tax Increase Will Hit Pennsylvania with 34% Corporate Rate, Much Higher Than Competitors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news:
Pennsylvanians will be saddled with a 34% combined federal-state corporate rate under the Kamala Harris call to raise the federal corporate tax rate to 28%.
Pennsylvania's all-in 34% rate under the Harris plan is much higher than communist China's 25%, the world average rate of 23.5%, the EU average of 21% and the Asia average of 19.8%. (See the Tax Foundation's comprehensive listing here.)
The bu more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to National Review Online: Governor Walz Shows How Not to Solve the Housing Crisis
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 21, 2024, to the National Review Online:
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Perhaps Minnesota's most damaging policies to housing prospects in the state are the strict energy mandates on new buildings.
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Governor Walz Shows How Not to Solve the Housing Crisis
By Judge Glock
In America, housing is mainly a state and local issue. But Kamala Harris's selection of Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate excited s more
Northwestern expert assesses impact of Oprah's DNC appearance, celebrity endorsement
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release:
CHICAGO - Oprah Winfrey's surprise appearance and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention is reminiscent of her 2007 endorsement of Barack Obama, but the objective and impact are different, says Craig Garthwaite, an expert on the impact of celebrity endorsements.
Garthwaite, a professor of strategy at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, is avai more
Pallone Pushes Federal Bill to Strengthen New Jersey's New Medical Debt Forgiveness Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
LONG BRANCH, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) is highlighting legislation in his House Energy and Commerce Committee H.R. 9129, the Patient Debt Relief Act(link is external) as a key federal initiative that will build on Governor Murphy's recent announcement of a $100 million medical debt forgiveness program in New Jersey(link is external). Pallone is the Ranking Member of the House Energy more
Senator Marshall on Newsmax: Donald Trump, Republicans will Bring Prices Down for Americans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Wichita, KS U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Wake Up America on Newsmax to weigh President Donald Trump's policy record against that of the Biden-Harris administration. Senator Marshall also offered an update on his investigation into Google after the company admitted it suppressed the assassination attempt against President Trump because it thought it was a "hypothetical act of political violence," more
Latta Statement on DHS Report of Nearly 300,000 Illegal Immigrant Children Missing in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), who has traveled to the southern border 4 times, today released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report detailing nearly 300,000 illegal immigrant children are unaccounted for in the United States:
"The open border policies of the Biden-Harris administration have led to a national security and humanitarian crisis unlike we have more
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Congressional Research Service: 'Salaries of Members of Congress - Recent Actions & Historical Tables' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 97-1011) on Sept. 26, 2024, entitled "Salaries of Members of Congress: Recent Actions and Historical Tables" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress is required by Article I, Section 6, of the Constitution to determine its own pay. In the past, Congress periodically enacted specific legislation to alter its pay; the last time this occurred affected pa more
Congressional Research Service: 'Salaries of Members of Congress - Recent Actions & Historical Tables' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 97-1011) on Sept. 26, 2024, entitled "Salaries of Members of Congress - Recent Actions and Historical Tables:"
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January 2011 and January 2012 Member Pay Adjustments Denied
As stated above, projected Member pay adjustments are calculated based on changes in the ECI. The projected 2011 adjustment of 0.9% was identified when the BLS released data for the ECI ch more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Artificial Intelligence & Campaign Finance Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12222) on Sept. 24, 2024, by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Campaign Finance Policy: Recent Developments
No federal statute or regulation specifically addresses artificial intelligence (AI) in political campaigns. The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) and Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations govern conduct that c more
Congressional Research Service: 'Current Federal Civilian Employment by State & Congressional District'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47716) on Sept. 23, 2024, entitled "Current Federal Civilian Employment by State and Congressional District" by senior research librarians Ben Leubsdorf and Carol Wilson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Current Federal Civilian Employment by State and Congressional District
The federal government employs more than 2 million civilians who live and work in every state and U.S. territory. Thi more
Congressional Research Service: 'Financial Services and General Government FY2024 Appropriations - Overview'
WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (TNSrep) - The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47743) on Sept 23, 2024, entitled "Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2024 Appropriations: Overview" by financial economics specialist Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill includes funding for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the judiciary, the District of Co more
Congressional Research Service: 'Selected Tribal Lands in 118th Congressional Districts' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) - The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48107) on Sept. 23, 2024, entitled "Selected Tribal Lands in 118th Congressional Districts" by legislative attorney Mainon A. Schwartz and natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray.
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SUMMARY
The United States has a federal trust responsibility to 574 federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes"), which includes a responsibility to manage certain tribal lands and as more
Congressional Research Service: 'Selected Tribal Lands in 118th Congressional Districts' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) - The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48107) on Sept. 23, 2024, entitled "Selected Tribal Lands in 118th Congressional Districts:"
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Figure 7. Tribal Lands of Federally Recognized Tribes in Idaho
Source: CRS, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Note: Each bolded Map Location number is associated with one Tribe. The depictions of tribal lands do not constitute determinations more
Congressional Research Service Issues Fact Sheet on U.S. Secret Service Protection Mission Funding & Staffing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R48129) on Sept. 23 2024, by Shawn Reese, management and homeland security policy analyst, and William L. Painter, homeland security and appropriations specialist.
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U.S. Secret Service Protection Mission Funding and Staffing: Fact Sheet
Members of Congress periodically focus on the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) and its protection mission. The USSS has been protectin more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on AUKUS Nuclear Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11999) on Sept. 24, 2024, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr and acting section research manager Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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AUKUS Nuclear Cooperation
On August 7, 2024, President Joseph Biden submitted to Congress an "Agreement among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United States more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Military Infrastructure Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12773) on Sept. 24, 2024, by defense infrastructure policy analyst Andrew Tilghman.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Military Infrastructure Funding
The Department of Defense (DOD) maintains military infrastructure to support military missions around the world. This infrastructure includes buildings, roads, airfields, ports, training ranges, barracks, utilities, piers, pipeline more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Pakistan's Domestic Political Setting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11604) on Sept. 24, 2024, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt.
Here are excerpts:
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Pakistan's Domestic Political Setting
Overview
Historically, constitutionalism and parliamentary democracy have fared poorly in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, marked by power struggles among presidents, prime ministers (PMs), and army chiefs. Congress has taken an interest in eff more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Reliance on Treasury Department & IRS Tax Guidance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11604) on Sept. 24, 2024, by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Reliance on Treasury Department and IRS Tax Guidance
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) use several forms of guidance to help taxpayers understand the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and to inform taxpayers of Treasury and the IRS's position on particular tax issues. For the mos more
Congressional Research Service: 'Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress' (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Sept. 23, 2024, entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress."
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
Names for Navy ships traditionally have been chosen and announced by the Secretary of the Navy, under the direction of the President and in accordance with rules prescribed by Congress. Rules for giving Certain types of names to certain types of Navy ships have evolved over time. more
Congressional Research Service: 'Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress' (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Sept. 23, 2024, entitled "Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress:"
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Rules for Ship Types Now Being Procured or Recently Procured
For ship types now being procured for the Navy, or recently procured for the Navy, naming rules (and exceptions thereto) are summarized below. The July 2012 Navy report to Congress discusses current naming rules (and more
Congressional Research Service: 'Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress' (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Sept. 23, 2024, entitled "Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress:"
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Aspects of Navy Ship Names
Two State Names Not Currently Being Used, Particularly Kansas
As noted earlier in the section on evolution over time in Navy ship-naming rules, state names were once given to battleships, then later to nuclear-powered cruisers and ballistic missile s more
Congressional Research Service: 'Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress' (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Sept. 23, 2024, entitled "Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress:"
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Public's Role in Naming Ships
Members of the public are sometimes interested in having Navy ships named for their own states or cities, for earlier U.S. Navy ships (particularly those on which they or their relatives served), for battles in which they or their relatives partici more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Army's Next Generation Howitzer Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12772) on Sept. 23, 2024, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
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The Army's Next Generation Howitzer (NGH) Program
Background
The Army's current self-propelled artillery system, the M 109 Paladin, first entered service in the 1960s and has been upgraded numerous times. The Army has two types of artillery: self-propelled, a howitzer mounted on a more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Commemorative Works Act - Siting Memorials in District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11937) on Sept. 23, 2024, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
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Commemorative Works Act: Siting Memorials in the District of Columbia
In 1986, Congress enacted the Commemorative Works Act (CWA) to guide the authorization, design, and placement of memorials in Washington, DC, on property administered by the National Park Service (NPS) or the General Services A more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12771) on Sept. 23, 2024, by defense policy analyst Jennifer DiMascio.
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Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)
Background
The U.S. Army is developing the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) to serve as a next-generation aircraft for vertical lift, air assault, maritime interdiction, aeromedical evacuation, combat search and rescue, humanitarian relie more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Israel & Lebanese Hezbollah - Current Violence & Potential Escalation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12770) on Sept. 23, 2024, by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Jim Zanotti and Clayton Thomas.
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Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah: Current Violence and Potential Escalation
A day after Hamas (a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, or FTO) led the October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel that began their ongoing war, Lebanese Hezbollah (another FTO) starte more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Prospects for U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12719) on Sept. 23, 2024, by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard and nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Prospects for U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Overview
The 118th Congress may engage the Biden Administration with regard to U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia's National Project for Atomic Energy and the potential for future U.S.Saudi nuclear more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Smithsonian Institution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12719) on Sept. 23, 2024, by American national government specialist Andrew Feickert:
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Smithsonian Institution: Selected Legislation, 118th Congress
The Smithsonian Institution is a complex of museum, education, research, and revenue-generating entities primarily located in the Washington, DC, region, with additional facilities and activities across the United States and world. Th more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Social Security Benefit Taxation Highlights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11397) on Sept. 23, 2024, by social policy analyst T. Lynn Sears.
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Social Security Benefit Taxation Highlights
At a Glance
* In August 2024, the Social Security system provided over $121.4 billion in monthly benefits to almost 68.1 million retired or disabled workers and their spouses, survivors, and dependents.
* Since 1984, beneficiaries with income above ce more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on E Federal Reserve Reducing Interest Rates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12427) on Sept. 23, 2024, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte.
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Why Is the Federal Reserve Reducing Interest Rates?
On September 18, 2024, the Federal Reserve (Fed) reduced interest rates to a target range of 4.75%-5%. This was the first rate cut since March 2020, and the Fed expects to continue cutting rates this year and beyond.
Why is the Fed cutt more
Hawaii U.S. Attorney: Owner of Oahu Physical Therapy Clinics Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
United States Attorney Clare E. Connors announced that Stephen Timothy Wells, 41, pleaded guilty today in federal court to executing a scheme to defraud health care benefit programs through the submission of false billings. Sentencing is scheduled for January 29, 2025, before U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake.
According to court documents and information more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Center for Monetary & Financial Alternatives Director Schulp
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion released the following testimony by Jennifer J. Schulp, director of financial regulation studies of the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives at the Cato Institute, from a Sept. 18, 2024, hearing entitled "Dazed and Confused: Breaking Down the SEC's Politicized Approach to Digital Assets." SEC is the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Brookings Institution Center on Health Policy Director Frank
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by Richard G. Frank, director and senior fellow at the Center on Health Policy in Brookings Institution, from a Sept. 11, 2024, hearing entitled "The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers":
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Chairman Massie and Ranking Member Correa, thank you for inviting me to participate in this discussion of the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs. The co more
House Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Homeland Security Investigations Executive Associate Director Berger
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Katrina Berger, executive associate director of Homeland Security Investigations, from a Sept. 18, 2024, hearing entitled "Oversight of Homeland Security Investigations":
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Good afternoon, Chairman Biggs, Ranking Member McBath, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: On behalf of the women and men of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), I more
Ky. U.S. Attorney: Hospital, Laboratory, Referring Physician, and Lab Employees Pay More Than $7.2M to Resolve Civil Allegations of Fraudulent Laboratory Testing
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued the following news release:
A hospital, a laboratory, three lab employees, and a referring physician and his office manager have agreed to collectively pay the United States more than $7.2 million dollars to resolve civil allegations that they defrauded federal healthcare programs in connection with laboratory tests that were not medically necessary or were tainted by violations of the f more
Ky. U.S. Attorney: Physician and Office Manager Pay $450,000 to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substance Act and the False Claims Act
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued the following news release:
The physician and office manager of a medical practice in Jackson, Kentucky, have agreed to pay $450,000 to resolve civil allegations that the physician unlawfully prescribed controlled substances, and that they both defrauded federal healthcare programs by soliciting kickbacks for laboratory referrals.
Pablo Merced, M.D. owned and operated St. John Neumann's more
La. U.S. Attorney: Inspector Indicted for Fraudulent Permitting and Corruption Scheme
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
The United States Attorney's Office announced today that RANDY A. FARRELL, SR. ("FARRELL"), age 61, a resident of Metairie, and his company, IECI & ASSOCIATES LLC ("IECI") were charged today in a twenty-five count indictment with conspiracy, wire fraud, and honest services fraud. The charges stemmed from FARRELL's acceptance of bribes to more
Pa. U.S. Attorney: Electrostim Medical Services and Mario Garcia, Jr. to Pay $20M to Resolve Allegations of Billing for Excessive and Unnecessary Supplies
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced today that Florida-based durable medical equipment supplier Electrostim Medical Services, Inc. (EMSI) and its Founder and Chairman Mario Garcia, Jr. have together agreed to pay, based on their limited ability to do so, $20 million to resolve allegations that they violated the Fa more
Rep. Schiff Introduces Critical Safeguard to Prevent Presidential Interference in Their Own Criminal Prosecutions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Investigative Integrity Protection Act which would prevent a sitting president from dismissing an active criminal prosecution against him or herself, including through coercion of an attorney general by the president or anyone acting on the president's behalf.
"The rule of law is a core foundation of our nation. No one, not more
Building the Team: A Crucial Test for Mission Generation Force Elements
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force McChord Air Force Base (62nd Airlift Wing) issued the following news:
Team McChord is set to embark on the next phase of readiness training with the upcoming exercises Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center and Rainier War 25A, scheduled to commence in October. These high-stakes exercises are designed to rigorously test the deployment footprint, operational tempo, and the readiness of Airmen in the Mission Generation For more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs California Legislative Black Caucus Priority Bills, Including Formal, Bipartisan Apology for State's Role in Slavery
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Joined by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills to address the legacy of racial discrimination in the state and advance a host of issues important to Black Californians. As requested by AB 3089 (Jones-Sawyer), which passed the Legislature with bipartisan and unanimous support, the Governor also signed an acc more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Pharmaceutical Council
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Sept. 9, 2024, from the National Pharmaceutical Council:
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To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment a more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Planned Parenthood Federation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Sept. 9, 2024, from Planned Parenthood Federation of America:
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Re: 0938-AV35; Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems
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Dear Administrator Brooks-LaSure:
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA)1 submits this comment in response t more
Climate Justice Alliance Slams Sen. Barrasso's 'Enhanced Energy Recovery Act' as a Sham, Says Carbon Capture Will Boost Dirty Energy Production
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Climate Justice Alliance issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced - the Enhanced Energy Recovery Act - legislation to enhance carbon capture incentives and energy production.
Reacting to the bill's introduction, K.D. Chavez, interim deputy director of the Climate Justice Alliance, issued the following statement:
"At a moment when we are running out of time to course correct our energy policy, push more
Congressman Langworthy Demands Accountability Following Inspector General Report Detailing Negligence Causing Patient Care Delays at the Buffalo VA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy issued a statement following the release of a new report from the VA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) that outlines severe delays and mismanagement at the Buffalo VA, which led to critical lapses in care for veterans. The report highlights multiple cases where veterans experienced unnecessary pain, suffering, and, in one case, death due to failures in management and more
Congresswoman Tenney Releases Statement on Veterans Health Administration's Report Which Highlights the Buffalo VA's Failures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Lockport, New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released the following statement following the Veterans Health Administration's report detailing how the Buffalo VA community care leaders failed to address community care consult delays despite staff's advocacy efforts at the VA Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo.
"The VA Western New York Medical Center has failed to uphold our na more
DEA-El Paso Division: Sheriff's Deputies Allegedly Tipped Off DEA Target
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's El Paso Division issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Two sheriff's deputies who allegedly tipped off a drug trafficker about an impending DEA raid are being federally prosecuted, announced DEA Special Agent in Charge Towanda R. Thorne-James, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton, and FBI Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda.
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office more
DOD Office of Strategic Capital Announces Funding Availability for Equipment Financing in Covered Technology Categories
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Office of Strategic Capital has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on Sept. 27, 2024, entitled "Notice of Funding Availability-Covered Technology Categories-Equipment Financing."
ACTION:
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
SUMMARY:
The OSC is announcing the availability of up to $984,000,000 aggregate funding for direct loans for equipment financing more
ERO Dallas arrests Mexican national charged with aggravated assault on a public servant
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
DALLAS Officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas arrested Santos Victor Hernandez-Garcia, an unlawfully present 60-year-old Mexican citizen charged with aggravated assault of a public servant, Sept. 24 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
"ERO Dallas will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing egregious noncitizen offenders from our more
Fla. U.S. Attorney: Acadia Healthcare Company to Pay $19.85M to Settle Allegations Relating to Medically Unnecessary Inpatient Behavioral Health Services
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release:
Acadia Healthcare Company Inc., a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in Franklin, Tennessee, has agreed to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and related state statutes by knowingly billing for medically unnecessary inpatient behavioral health services or for services that did not meet federal and state regulations. Acadi more
Ga. U.S. Attorney: Richmond County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening to Blow Up Social Security Office
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia issued the following news release:
A Richmond County man was sentenced to federal prison for threatening to blow up Augusta's Social Security office.
Keyon Tishaye Dickens, 39, of Augusta, was sentenced to 36 months in prison after pleading guilty to Using a Telephone to Make a Threat to Injure a Person or Damage a Building by Explosives, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern Dis more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jones
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by James Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods at the Food and Drug Administration, from a Sept. 10, 2024, hearing entitled "Evaluating FDA Human Foods and Tobacco Programs":
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Chair Guthrie, Ranking Member Eshoo, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you to discuss the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA or the Agency) new Human Food more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Van Orden Holds VA Accountable Over Digital GI Bill Project Mismanagement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisc.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the subcommittee's hearing to discuss a recent VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) report highlighti more
IRS Systems Can Still Be Compromised Using Virtual Machines, Suggests Heavily-Redacted Inspector General Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news:
"Our testing of mock taxpayer data determined that the IRS network allowed uploads of taxpayer data to [redacted]."
IRS systems containing private taxpayer information can still be compromised, as documented in a heavily-redacted recent audit report from the official agency watchdog, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
After the largest theft of private taxpayer data in IRS hi more
Ky. U.S. Attorney: Lexington Man Convicted of Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans and COVID Relief Rental Assistance
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
A Lexington man, Vonnie McDaniels, 35, was found guilty on Wednesday, by a federal jury sitting in Lexington, of four counts of wire fraud, for fraudulently applying for three Small Business Administration (SBA) Covid-19 relief loans and for fraudulently applying to the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government's (LFUCG) federally funded Hous more
Mass. U.S. Attorney: Behavioral Healthcare Company Executive Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
The Chief Executive Officer of Dana Group Associates, who is also the former Chief Operating Officer of Prime Behavioral Health, pleaded guilty today to a scheme to defraud health care benefit programs by directing false billing for patient visits.
Miguel Saravia, 42, of Hanson, pleaded guilty to six counts of health care fraud. U.S. District more
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. - As the sun rose up into the sky ushering in a new day, exercise Raider Reach, a two-week, two-phase exercise involving the entire 28th Bomb Wing, encompassing five groups, 17 squadrons and supporting agencies, and over 4K military and civilian personnel came to a close Sept. 20, 2024.
The exercise more
Texas U.S. Attorney: Convicted CBP Officer Sentenced in El Paso for Use of Excessive Force
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release:
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for two counts of deprivation of rights under color of law and one count of the falsification of a document in a federal investigation.
According to court documents, documents and evidence presented at trial, Miguel Angel Delgado Jr., 41, used excessive force in two more
Texas U.S. Attorney: Pain Doctors Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years in $45 Million Healthcare Fraud
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Two pain management doctors who pantomimed injections on patients were sentenced today to six and a half years apiece for healthcare fraud, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
Drs. Desi Barroga, 51, and Deno Barroga, 51, were indicted in November 2023 and pleaded guilty in May 2024 to one count each of conspir more
Congressional Research Service: 'Financial Services and General Government FY2024 Appropriations - Overview'
WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (TNSrep) - The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47743) on Sept 23, 2024, entitled "Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2024 Appropriations: Overview" by financial economics specialist Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill includes funding for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the judiciary, the District of Co more
Defense Acquisition Regulations System Issued Supplement Entitled Preventing Conflicts of Interest for Certain Consulting Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Defense Acquisition Regulations System has issued a proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on Sept. 26, 2024, entitled "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Preventing Conflicts of Interest for Certain Consulting Services (DFARS Case 2024-D007)."
SUMMARY:
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal more
Fla. U.S. Attorney: Former SBA Employee Convicted of Conspiracy, Bribery, and Wire Fraud
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release:
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Angela Chew (60, Leesburg) guilty of conspiracy to bribe a public official and commit wire fraud, three counts of bribery of a public official, and six counts of wire fraud. Chew faces up to 5 years in federal prison on the conspiracy count, up to 15 years in federal prison on each of more
Fla. U.S. Attorney: Over 100 Defendants Federally Charged With Fraud Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release:
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the results achieved by the Middle District of Florida's efforts to combat fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, the United States Attorney's Office (USAO-MDFL) has federally charged 109 individuals with fraud schemes designed to exploit state and federal programs implemented to alleviate the econ more
ICYMI: Davids and Bipartisan Lawmakers Press USPS to Resolve Mail Delivery Delays
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Last week, Representatives Sharice Davids, Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02), Mark Alford (R-MO-04), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO-05), and Sam Graves (R-MO-06) united in a bipartisan effort to address mail delivery delays in the Kansas City area. The group called on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to act on a recent audit's(link is external) recommendations, which identified staffing shortages and more
Improper Payments: USDA's Oversight of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
Here are excerpts:
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Fast Facts
USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is intended to help low-income people and families purchase food.
In this Q&A, we reported that for FY 2023, USDA estimated 11.7% (or about $10.5 billion) of SNAP benefits that it paid were improper--meaning that payments were the wrong amount or otherwise should not have been made. This was an increase from t more
Justice IG: 'Report to Congress on Implementation of Section 1001 of USA PATRIOT Act'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General issued the following report (No. 24-112) on September 25, 2024, entitled "Report to Congress on Implementation of Section 1001 of the USA PATRIOT Act."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
The OIG is an independent entity within DOJ that reports to both the Attorney General and Congress. The OIG's mission is to investigate allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse in DOJ programs and personnel, and to promote eco more
Mo. U.S. Attorney: Former Professional Basketball Player Admits Pandemic Loan Fraud
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024:
A former professional basketball player on Wednesday admitted committing $272,774 worth of fraud involving pandemic aid programs.
Lorenzo Gordon, 41, of Chesterfield, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one felony count of theft of government money.
As part of his plea agreement, Gordon admitted fraudulently applying for t more
Mo. U.S. Attorney: Texas Businessman Accused of $1.9 Million COVID Test Kit Fraud
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024:
A Texas businessman has been indicted in St. Louis and accused of fraudulently seeking more than $4.5 million from Medicare for COVID test kits and obtaining more than $1.9 million.
Rashid Naqvi, 51, of the Houston area, was indicted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on September 4 on four counts of wire fraud conspiracy and one count each more
N.J. U.S. Attorney: Former Pharmacy Chief Financial Officer and Former Pharmacy President Admit Roles in $33M Pharmacy Compounded Medication Scheme
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release:
Two individuals have admitted their respective roles in a multimillion dollar compounded medication kickback scheme that they and others ran out of a pharmacy in Clifton, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Jeffrey Andrews, 73, pleaded guilty on Sept. 24, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court to one count of more
N.J. U.S. Attorney: Highway Contractor to Pay $950,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024:
B A Rahway, New Jersey-based highway contractor will pay $950,000 to resolve allegations that it improperly represented itself as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in order to obtain federally funded contracts, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced today.
The settlement resolves allegations that from October 2016 through April 2019, MV C more
N.J. U.S. Attorney: Three New Jersey Attorneys and a New Jersey Realtor Indicted for Roles in Short Sale Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release:
Three New Jersey licensed attorneys and a New Jersey licensed realtor were indicted for their roles in defrauding financial institutions in a short sale fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Lawyers Bruce Egert, 69, of Tenafly, New Jersey, Nelson Kong, 44, of Bethpage, New York, Seung Han Shin, aka Aaron Shin, 42, of Old Tappan, New Jersey, and more
Ore. U.S. Attorney: Prineville Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Drug Treatment Fraud Scheme
EUGENE, Oregon, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024:
A Prineville, Oregon woman was sentenced to federal prison yesterday for using stolen identities to submit fraudulent health care claims resulting in over $1.5 million in misappropriated funds from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Medicaid Program and filing false tax returns that failed to report earnings she received.
Darla K. Byus, 55, was sentenced to more
Senate Health Committee Ranking Member Cassidy, Sen. Grassley, Colleagues Call Out Biden-Harris Failure to Address Exploitation of Migrant Children, Abuses at ORR
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and 41 other Republican lawmakers called out the Biden-Harris administration for its failure to address the abuses at the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), more
Senate Passes Tuberville Legislation to Restore Benefits to Defrauded Veterans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act, Senator Tuberville's legislation to reissue benefits to defrauded veterans. The bill will now head to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.
"We'd like to believe we live in a country where no one would take advantage of our veterans, but sadly it does happen. What's worse is if the money that was lost to fraud more
Sens. Romney, Hassan, Warner, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Pandemic Relief Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024:
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Subcommittee Chair, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) today introduced the COVID Spending Transparency Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation that would extend the more
Treasury IG Audit: 'Compliance With Geospatial Data Act of 2018'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Treasury Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. OIG-24-035) on Sept. 18, 2024, entitled "Compliance with the Geospatial Data Act of 2018."
Here are excerpts:
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Antony Arcadi, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Information Systems and Chief Information Officer, Department of the Treasury
Mary Ryan, Administrator, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
This report presents the results of our audit of the Department of the Treasury's (Treas more
Treasury IG Audit: 'Soundness of Investment Decisions for Participation in Emergency Capital Investment Program'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Treasury Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. OIG-24-036) on Sept. 24, 2024, entitled "Soundness of Investment Decisions for Participation in the Emergency Capital Investment Program."
Here are excerpts:
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To: Jessica Milano, Chief Program Officer, Office of Capital Access
This report presents the results of our audit of the Department of the Treasury's (Treasury) soundness of investment decisions for participation in the Emergency more
Treasury IG for Tax Administration: 'Actions Need to Be Taken to Improve the Data Loss Prevention Solution & Reduce Risk of Data Exfiltration'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following audit report (No. 2024-200-048) on Sept. 17, 2024, entitled "Actions Need to Be Taken to Improve the Data Loss Prevention Solution and Reduce the Risk of Data Exfiltration."
Here are excerpts:
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HIGHLIGHTS
Why TIGTA Did This Audit
The IRS is entrusted with protecting information received from taxpayers, including Personally Identifiable Information and tax account data. The IRS's more
Treasury IG: 'Enterprise Applications' Description of Its HRConnect System & Suitability of Design & Operating Effectiveness of Its Controls for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Treasury Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. OIG-24-031) on Sept. 6, 2024, entitled "Enterprise Applications' Description of its HRConnect System and the Suitability of the Design and Operating Effectiveness of its Controls for the Period July1, 2023 to June 30, 2024."
Here are excerpts:
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MEMORANDUM FOR NICOLAOS B. TOTTEN, DEPUTY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER FOR APPLICATIONS AND DIGITAL SERVICES
FROM: Ade Bankole, Director, Financia more
Treasury U.S. Mint Removes Regulations Relating to Exchange of Bent, Partial, Fused, Mixed Coins
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Mint has issued a final rule, published in the Federal Register on Sept. 25, 2024, entitled "Exchange of Coin."
SUMMARY:
This final rule removes Treasury regulations relating to the exchange of bent, partial, fused, and mixed coins. The removal will end the exchange program for bent and partial coin.
DATES:
Effective Date: October 25, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Apryl Whitaker, Senior Legal Counsel, Office of the Chief more
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Violation and Falsifying Records
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico issued the following news release:
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer was sentenced 20 months in prison for violating the civil rights of a U.S. citizen and falsifying records in a federal investigation.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, on June 18, 2019, while working as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer more
Vice President Harris' Plans for an Opportunity Economy Will Power Black Generational Wealth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
DNC Director of Outreach Communications Tracy King released the following statement:
"Vice President Harris' economic policy platform will be a boost to building Black generational wealth and closing the racial wealth gap. A Harris-Walz administration will continue to fight for working and middle-class Black families by lowering the cost of groceries, rent and home ownership while capping the cost of more
27 Individuals Indicted for Buying and Selling Wholesale Quantities of Misbranded and Diverted Prescription Drugs Resold to the Public Through Retail Pharmacies in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico issued the following news release:
On September 19, 2024, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging 25 individuals with conspiracy to introduce misbranded drugs and to defraud the United States. In separate indictment, another individual was charged with unlicensed wholesale distribution of prescription drugs. In a separate charging instrument, another ind more
Calif. U.S. Attorney: Virginia-Based Defense Contractor to Pay $2.25 Million Fine for Bribery Conspiracy
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California issued the following news release:
Cambridge International Systems, Inc., a defense contractor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, was sentenced in federal court today to pay a criminal fine of $2,250,000 after admitting that it participated in a scheme to bribe a public official at Naval Information Warfare Center in exchange for winning and maintaining hundreds of millions of dollars i more
Colo. U.S. Attorney: Seven People Charged With Over $40 Million in Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado issued the following news release:
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces that Ronald King, 51, formerly of Berlin, New Hampshire, and now residing in Bangor, Maine, Victor Roiter, 55, of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Tina Wellman, 51, of Mayfield, New York, Adam Shorr, 55, of Dunedin, Florida, Robert O'Sullivan, 55, of Lake Sherwood, California, Bradley Edson, 66, of Mes more
Connolly-Warner Reintroduce Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act to Protect Federal Employees During Public Health Emergencies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) reintroduced the Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act, legislation to better protect federal employees during a public health emergency. The legislation previously passed the House in September 2022.
"On May 26 more
DOD leaders convene and collaborate to counter insider threats, protect national security
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
Why would leaders spanning security, counterintelligence, law enforcement, cybersecurity, and psychology professions from the Department of Defense, federal agencies, industry and academia take time from their busy schedules to convene for a two-day conference to talk about insider threat?
To put it simply National Insider Threat Awareness Month, or more
DOD Leaders Convene, Collaborate to Counter Insider Threats, Protect National Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued the following news:
By John Joyce
ARLINGTON, Va. - Why would leaders spanning security, counterintelligence, law enforcement, cybersecurity, and psychology professions from DOD, federal agencies, industry and academia take time from their busy schedules to convene for a two-day conference to talk about insider threat?
To put it simply - National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM more
Elmo Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Defrauding Social Security Mont. U.S. Attorney: Administration by Stealing Deceased Mother's Benefits; Lying to Personally Receive Funds
BILLINGS, Montana, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024:
A federal judge today sentenced an Elmo man to three years in prison and ordered $95,722 restitution for stealing his deceased mother's Social Security benefits and underreporting his income and assets to receive Social Security Administration benefits, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
The defendant, Gerry Alen Albus, 64, pleaded guilty in May to th more
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Chair Lewis Seeks Partnership with Biotech Industry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
New York City, New York Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair of the Board Reta Jo Lewis reiterated EXIM's desire to partner with the biotech industry in remarks last week during an event sponsored by BioMADE and the Global Partnerships Forum, "Building the U.S. Bioeconomy: An Intimate Dialogue with Business and Civil Society Leaders," l more
Hearing Wrap Up: Proactive Oversight is Necessary to Ensure DOD Moves Toward a Clean Financial Audit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024:
The Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce today held a hearing titled "Tracking Progress: Examining the Department of Defense's Financial Management Practices" to bring transparency to the Department of Defense's (DOD) financial management practices and progress towards obtaining a clean audit of DOD fi more
HHS Releases Public Communication From American Medical Association
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Sept. 25, 2024, from the American Medical Association, Chicago, Illinois:
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To: Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP
National Coordinator
Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street, SW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20024
Re: RIN 0955-AA06 HTI-2 NPRM
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House Appropriations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Amtrak IG Winters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Amtrak Inspector General Kevin H. Winters from a Sept. 18, 2024, oversight hearing on the agency programs and operations:
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Chairman Womack, Ranking Member Quigley, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) oversight of Amtrak (the company) prog more
House Appropriations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From DOT IG Soskin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Transportation Inspector General Eric J. Soskin from a Sept. 18, 2024, oversight hearing on the agency transportation programs and activities:
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Chair Womack, Ranking Member Quigley, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) oversight of Departme more
House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Sessions Opens Hearing on Tracking Progress in Improving DOD Financial Practices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024:
Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today opened a hearing titled "Tracking Progress: Examining the Department of Defense's Financial Management Practices" by emphasizing the importance of improving financial transpa more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight Chairwoman Kiggans Leads Hearing on Committee Investigation Into Hampton VA Medical Center
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Illinois, chairwoman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024:
Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the subcommittee's oversight hearing on the Committee's investigation into the Hampton, Virginia more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Sets Sept. 26 Hearing on Holding Biden-Harris Administration Accountable for VA's Costly Mismanagement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Digital GI Bill in Disarray: Holding the Biden-Harris Administration Accountable for VA's Costly Mismanagement" at 1 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2024, at 360 Cannon House Office Building:
Witnesses
* Mr. Ronald Burke, Under Secretary for Policy and Oversight, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
* Mr. Robert Orifici, Executive more
Ill. U.S. Attorney: Belleville Woman Facing PPP Loan Fraud Charges
EAST ST. LOUIS, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois issued the following news release:
A Belleville woman is accused of falsely applying for, accepting and spending more than $20,000 in PPP funds for personal expenses.
A federal grand jury charged Felicia D. Harris, 44, with four counts of interstate transportation of a security obtained by fraud. She is employed at the U.S. National Geospatial Agency in St. Louis.
In response to financi more
International Refugee Assistance Project Issues Report Entitled "Offshoring Human Rights: Detention of Refugees at Guantanamo Bay"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued a 66-page report in September 2024 entitled "Offshoring Human Rights: Detention of Refugees at Guantanamo Bay." The report was written by Ninaj Raoul, Mishan Wroe, Melissa Adamson and Michelle Doherty.
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
For decades, the United States has detained refugees encountered at sea in a little known facility, the Migrant Operations Center (the "GMOC"), in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
In t more
Justice Dept.: James B. Nutter & Co. to Pay $2.4M for Allegedly Causing False Claims for Federal Mortgage Insurance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
James B. Nutter & Company, a former mortgage lender located in Kansas City, Missouri, has agreed to pay $2.4 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 by knowingly underwriting Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Federal Housing Admini more
La. U.S. Attorney: Leessa Augustine, Former Sewerage & Water Board Special Agent and New Orleans Police Officer, Indicted for Multiple Fraud Schemes
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana issued the following news release:
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that LEESSA AUGUSTINE ("AUGUSTINE"), age 46, was indicted on September 20, 2024 for her involvement in multiple fraud schemes while employed as a Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans ("S&WB") Senior Special Agent, a position tasked with investigating the alleged misconduct of other Sewerage & Water Board emp more
Mich. U.S. Attorney: Ra Medical Systems & Physicians Pay Over $8 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Illegal Kickbacks
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan issued the following news release:
United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today a series of three civil settlements, totaling over $8 million, related to, among other allegations, kickbacks that medical device company Ra Medical Systems, Inc. (Ra Medical), paid to various physicians across the country related to Ra Medical's DABRA laser.
Ison was joined in the announcement by Special Agen more
N.J. U.S. Attorney: New York Acupuncturist Sentenced to 34 Months in Prison for Role in $9 Million Health Care Fraud Targeting Amtrak
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024:
A New York acupuncturist was sentenced today to 34 months in prison for participating in a $9 million health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrak, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Punson Figueroa, aka "Susie," 58, of Long Island City, New York, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court to an inf more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Maryland Man Sentenced to 180 Months for Drug and Firearms Offenses
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024:
Brandon Bartley, age 26, of Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced today to 180 months in prison and to pay a $5,000 fine for drug and gun crimes in connection with his trafficking of large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, and his possession of more than 30 firearms.
United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman, Frank A. Tarentino III, S more
Puerto Rico U.S. Attorney: $2,125,640 Recouped in Civil Settlements for Violations of the False Claims Act From Local Pharmacies in Cidra and Florida, Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico issued the following news release:
The United States Attorney's Office reached two settlement agreements with local pharmacies and their respective owners to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting or causing to be submitted fraudulent claims for payment to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2023. Farmacia Beatriz, LLC, more
Sens. Cornyn, Grassley Lead Bicameral Colleagues in Calling Out Abuses in Biden-Harris Unaccompanied Migrant Children Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) yesterday led 42 bicameral Republican colleagues in a letter urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to work with Congress to root out abuses in their administration's unaccompanied migrant children program and stop the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)'s attempted cover-up of the crisis. More than 500,000 unaccompanied mig more
Sens. Romney, Hassan, Warner, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Pandemic Relief Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024:
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Subcommittee Chair, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) today introduced the COVID Spending Transparency Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation that would extend the more
The Humane Society of the United States Honors U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Mark Warner for Their Commitment to Protecting Horses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Humane Society of the United States issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024:
Today the Humane Society of the United States honored U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Mark Warner as the Humane Horsemen of the Year for 2023. This annual award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to protecting American equines.
Senators Crapo and Warner have been stalwart champions in the fight to end the cruel practice of horse "soring," where more
USAO NDWV Secures False Claims Act Settlement Relating to Use of Amniotic Fluid Injections for Pain Management
WHEELING, West Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release:
The Pain Center of Virginia, PLLC d/b/a the Pain Center of West Virginia ("The Pain Center of West Virginia"), a clinic located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly submitting or causing the submission of false claims to Medicare for the use of amniotic flu more
Warner, Connolly Introduce Legislation to Promote Federal Worker Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
With winter cold, flu, and COVID season upon us, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is leading Senate introduction of the Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act, legislation requiring federal agencies to establish and publish workplace protections in the instance of a public health emergency declared for an infectious disease. Companion legislation was also introduced today in the House of Representa more
Wyden, Merkley Demand Postmaster General DeJoy Reverse Decision Hurting Mail Services in Southern Oregon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Senators: "We share the grave concerns of the residents of Southern Oregon that this consolidation poses significant negative consequences for both our community and the efficiency of postal services in the region"
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U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded Postmaster General DeJoy immediately reverse his damaging position to relocate outgoing operations at the regional post more
DOD IG: Audit of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Capabilities - Report No. DODIG-2024-136
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024:
Audit
Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today that the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) released the "Audit of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Capabilities."
"Modifications to the E-2D program are intended to provide new and important capabilities for the aircraft," said IG Storch. "However, to achieve this goal, the Navy n more
Export-Import Bank of the United States to Celebrate 90th Anniversary in New York City
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
Join the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today for its 90th Anniversary event in New York City. The event will take place at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College.
Featuring remarks from EXIM President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis, the event, entitled Fostering Global Competitiveness: EXIM at 90 and Shaping the Future," will includ more
Financial Management: DOD Has Identified Benefits of Financial Statement Audits and Could Expand Its Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
Here are excerpts:
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Fast Facts
DOD continues to work toward its goal of achieving a "clean" audit opinion--when its financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with accounting principles.
The financial statement audit process also finds problems that can be fixed--which has value far beyond the audit opinion. As a result of the audit process, DOD has seen cost savings, bet more
Hispanic Heritage: Army Reserve Civilian, Soldier, leader reflects on her service
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
By Staff Sgt. David Lietz, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - With service deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, under two different military occupational specialties, Isaura Guerrero-Perez, assigned to the 85th USARSC's G8 section, shares her story of service emigrating to the United States and later advancing as an Army officer and Army Civilian.
"My Army Reserve car more
Holland & Knight Welcomes Financial Services Regulatory Partner Eamonn Moran in Washington, D.C.
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 24 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON (September 23, 2024) - Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its national Financial Services Team with the addition of Eamonn Moran as a partner in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Moran was a senior counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Mr. Moran leverages his experience as a former counsel in the Office of Regulations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFP more
House Judiciary Subcommittee Sets Sept. 25 Hearing on Weaponization of Federal Government
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government issued the following information for a hearing entitled "The Weaponization of the Federal Government" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2024, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building:
The hearing will examine how the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has used its security clearance adjudication process to purge its ranks of conservatives and whistleblowers, and unlawfully punish those with view more
King Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Help Ease the Burden of Student Loans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to help college graduates reduce the burden of student loans through a tax-free employer contribution. The Employer Participation in Repayment Act would permanently extend a provision of the Internal Revenue Code allowing employees to exempt up to $5,250 from tax annually in student loan repayments that employers contribute on their behalf. more
ELLSWORTH AFB, South Dakota, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Ellsworth Air Force Base (28th Bomb Wing) issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
As the sun rose up into the sky ushering in a new day, exercise Raider Reach, a two-week, two-phase exercise involving the entire 28th Bomb Wing, encompassing five groups, 17 squadrons and supporting agencies, and over 4K military and civilian personnel came to a close Sept. 20, 2024.
The exercise ev more
Rep. Owens Demands Transparency From Haaland on HINU Mismanagement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chair Burgess Owens (R-UT), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), and House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) led a follow-up letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland requesting additional informati more
Scavone Pleads Guilty to Violating the Rivers and Harbors Act
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release:
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida accepted a guilty plea from Mitchell Scavone for constructing numerous docks, mooring piles, and bulkheads in navigable waters of the United States without the authorization of a Department of the Army permit.
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) prohibits placing any structure in, under, or over navi more
Texas U.S. Attorney: Former FBI Agent Convicted for Stealing From Citizens' Homes
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024:
A former federal agent has admitted to theft of personal property and providing false statements, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
From March 2022 to July 2023, Nicholas Anthony Williams, 37, Houston, stole money and property from multiple residences while executing search warrants in his official capacity.
Williams proceeded to retain more
Tuberville, Britt Call Out Biden-Harris Abuse of Unaccompanied Alien Children Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Katie Britt (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and 41 bicameral Republican colleagues in signing a letter urging President Biden and Vice President Harris to work with Congress to root out abuses in the unaccompanied alien children (UAC) program and stop the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) cover-up of its gross mismanagement o more
U.S. Attorney for D.C.: James B. Nutter & Company to Pay $2.4M for Allegedly Causing False Claims for Federal Mortgage Insurance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release:
James B. Nutter & Company, a former mortgage lender located in Kansas City, Missouri, has agreed to pay $2.4 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 by knowingly underwriting Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development more
U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville Call Out Biden-Harris Abuse of Unaccompanied Alien Children Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 41 bicameral Republican colleagues in signing a letter urging President Biden and Vice President Harris to work with Congress to root out abuses in their administration's unaccompanied alien children program and stop the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)'s cover-up of the crisis.Â
HHS has more
Wyden, Merkley Demand Postmaster General DeJoy Reverse Decision Hurting Mail Services in Southern Oregon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Senators: "We share the grave concerns of the residents of Southern Oregon that this consolidation poses significant negative consequences for both our community and the efficiency of postal services in the region"
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded Postmaster General DeJoy immediately reverse his damaging position to relocate outgoing operations at the regional postal distribution center in more
Congressman Josh Brecheen Introduces No More Taxpayer Cash for the Taliban Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
Congressman Josh Brecheen introduced the No More Taxpayer Cash for the Taliban Act, which would prohibit federal agencies from using taxpayer dollars for direct cash assistance in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Fox News' Morgan Phillips wrote an exclusive report on the bill, which you can read here.
Read the full bill text here.
"The Biden-Harris Administration's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan more
Feenstra Helps Introduce Legislation to Keep American Taxpayer Dollars Out of the Hands of the Taliban
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped introduce the No More Taxpayer Cash for the Taliban Act, which would implement guardrails and strengthen oversight to keep U.S. taxpayer dollars away from the Taliban.
"There is no excuse for any money to fall into the hands of the Taliban. But, according to recent reports from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, nearly $3 billion in cash ha more
HHS IG Issues Advisory Opinion No. 24-05
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General posted the following advisory opinion (No. 24-05) on July 22, 2024:
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Favorable in part and unfavorable in part opinion regarding proposed assistance for: (i) travel, lodging, meals, and associated expenses; and (ii) fertility preservation services for qualifying patients receiving one of two gene therapy treatments developed by a publicly traded biotechnology company.
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HHS IG Issues Advisory Opinion No. 24-06
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General posted the following advisory opinion (No. 24-06) on July 23, 2024:
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Unfavorable opinion regarding proposed assistance for fertility services for qualifying patients receiving a gene therapy treatment developed by a biotechnology company.
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[We redact certain identifying information and certain potentially privileged, confidential, or proprietary information, unless otherwise approved by the requestor(s).]
Iss more
HHS IG Issues Advisory Opinion No. 24-07
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General posted the following advisory opinion (No. 24-07) on Aug. 23, 2024:
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Favorable opinion regarding a proposed patient assistance program operated by a nonprofit grant-making organization.
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[We redact certain identifying information and certain potentially privileged, confidential, or proprietary information, unless otherwise approved by the requestor(s).]
Issued: August 20, 2024
Posted: August 23, 2024
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HHS IG Issues Advisory Opinion No. 24-08
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General posted the following advisory opinion (No. 24-08) on Sept. 13, 2024:
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Unfavorable advisory opinion regarding an entity's proposal to share a percentage of its savings with certain groups to which it provides coverage through Employer Group Waiver Plans.
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[We redact certain identifying information and certain potentially privileged, confidential, or proprietary information, unless otherwise approved by the reque more
Interior IG: 'Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to State of Idaho by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 2023-CGD-006) on September 9, 2024, entitled "Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to the State of Idaho by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Martha Williams, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
From: Colleen Kotzmoyer, Director, Contract and Grant Audit Division
Subject: Final Audit Report - Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants A more
Interior IG: 'Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to State of Montana by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 2023-CGD-041) on Sept. 4, 2024, entitled "Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to the State of Montana by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Martha Williams, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
From: Colleen Kotzmoyer, Director, Contract and Grant Audit Division
Subject: Final Audit Report - Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awa more
Justice IG Audit: 'Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by Iowa Department of Justice to Crisis Intervention Services, Oskaloosa, Iowa'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-110) on Sept. 19, 2024, entitled "Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Iowa Department of Justice to Crisis Intervention Services, Oskaloosa, Iowa."
Here are excerpts:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provided funds to the Iowa Department of Justice (Iowa DOJ) to make subawards to support vict more
Justice IG Audit: 'Office of Justice Programs Victim Compensation Grants Awarded to Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, Phoenix, Arizona'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-111) on Sept. 19, 2024, entitled "Office of Justice Programs Victim Compensation Grants Awarded to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, Phoenix, Arizona."
Here are excerpts:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objective
The objective of the audit was to evaluate how the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (Arizona CJC) designed and implemented its crime victim compensation program. To accomplish this obj more
R.I. U.S. Attorney: Former Medical Practice Administrator Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $600,000 From Her Employer, TDI Benefits Program
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island issued the following news release:
A former office manager and bookkeeper for a Pawtucket medical practice has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for misappropriating nearly $570,000 in medical practice funds and more than $11,000 in TDI benefits she fraudulently applied for and received, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Tianna Keller, 59, previously ple more
Romney, Hassan, Warner, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Pandemic Relief Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Subcommittee Chair, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) today introduced the COVID Spending Transparency Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation that would extend the term of the Treasury Department's more
Sen. Ossoff Continuing Bipartisan Efforts to Improve Prison Safety & Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Senator Jon Ossoff is continuing his bipartisan efforts to improve prison safety and security.
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Sens. Ossoff and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Human Rights Subcommittee, recently introduced the bipartisan Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, which would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct a comprehensive review of inmate-on-staff sexual assault at more
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2025 - Summary of Appropriations (Part 1 of 12)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-200) on a bill (S. 4797) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations and related programs for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, on July 25, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS
The Committee recommendation for activities under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and R more
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2025 - Title I - Department of State & Related Agency (Part 2 of 12)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-200) on a bill (S. 4797) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations and related programs for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, on July 25, 2024.
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(Continued from Part 1 of 12)
TITLE I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Administration of Foreign Affairs
DIPLOMATIC PROGRAMS
Appropriati more
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2025 - Title II - USAID (Part 4 of 12)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-200) on a bill (S. 4797) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations and related programs for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, on July 25, 2024.
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TITLE II - UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Funds Appropriated to the President
OPERATING EXPENSES
Appropriations, 20 more
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2025 - Title III - Bilateral Economic Assistance (Part 5 of 12)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-200) on a bill (S. 4797) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations and related programs for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, on July 25, 2024.
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TITLE III - BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
Appropriations, 2024 ... $10,030,4 more
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2025 - Title VI - Export & Investment Assistance (Part 8 of 12)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-200) on a bill (S. 4797) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations and related programs for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, on July 25, 2024.
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TITLE VI - EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
Export-Import Bank of the United States
INSPECTOR GENERAL
Appropriations, 2024 ... $8,860,0 more
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2025 - Title VII - General Provisions (Part 12 of 12)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-200) on a bill (S. 4797) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations and related programs for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, on July 25, 2024.
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TITLE VIII - OTHER MATTERS
The act includes new language regarding oversight of lending by the IDB and EBRD.
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Treasury IG for Tax Administration: 'Compliance Data Warehouse Security Needs Improvement'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following audit report (No. 2024-200-042) on Sept. 9, 2024, entitled "Compliance Data Warehouse Security Needs Improvement."
Here are excerpts:
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HIGHLIGHTS
Why TIGTA Did This Audit
The primary goal of the Compliance Data Warehouse (CDW) is to provide a single, integrated environment of data and computing services to support the research and analysis needs of IRS employees and research ana more
Treasury IG for Tax Administration: 'Improvements Are Needed in Cloud Security Assessment, Approval & Monitoring Processes'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following audit report (No. 2024-200-047) on Sept. 10, 2024, entitled "Improvements Are Needed in the Cloud Security Assessment, Approval, and Monitoring Processes."
Here are excerpts:
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Highlights
Why TIGTA Did This Audit
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Security Threat Analysis Report is an IRS created document that contains a systematic analysis and asses more
Treasury IG for Tax Administration: 'Individual Tax Processing Engine Project Is Progressing, But Risks Remain'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following audit report (No. 2024-208-052) on Sept. 16, 2024, entitled "The Individual Tax Processing Engine Project Is Progressing, but Risks Remain."
Here are excerpts:
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HIGHLIGHTS
Why TIGTA Did This Audit
The Customer Account Data Engine 2 program is one of the most complex modernization programs in the Federal Government and involves major changes to core IRS tax processing systems. Th more
Treasury IG for Tax Administration: 'Review of Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Implementation Identified Weaknesses in Pre-Rulemaking Process'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following audit report (No. 2024-308-036) on Sept. 9, 2024, entitled "Review of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Implementation Identified Weaknesses in the Pre-Rulemaking Process."
Here are excerpts:
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HIGHLIGHTS
Why TIGTA Did This Audit
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The IRA includes many provisions that impact a wide range of Gover more
USDA IG Audit: 'IRA - Oversight of Inflation Reduction Act for Distressed Borrowers With Direct Loans'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Agriculture Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 03601-0001-21) on Sept. 9, 2024, entitled "IRA - Oversight of the Inflation Reduction Act for Distressed Borrowers With Direct Loans That Took Extraordinary Measures to Avoid Delinquency."
Here are excerpts:
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OBJECTIVE
Our objective was to evaluate the internal controls FSA designed and established to respond to risks it identified related to (1) consistent and accurate reviews of a more
Warren, Khanna, Lawmakers Urge Biden Administration to Develop Strong Guardrails for Carbon Sequestration Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Angus King (I-Maine), along with Representatives Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), Alma Adams (D-N.C.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), wrote to the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agencies to develop strong guardrails for the 45Q tax cr more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Two Autism Clinic/Feeding Our Future Investigations Revealed in DHS Letter to GOP
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 19 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary:
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Two Autism Clinic/Feeding Our Future Investigations Revealed in DHS Letter to GOP
Written by Bill Glahn
The Minnesota Star Tribune writes about the growing number of investigations undertaken by the state Department of Human Se more
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ASEAN Leaders Must Do Better to Safeguard Human Rights in Southeast Asia
GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 4 -- The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development issued the following statement on Oct. 3, 2024:
BANGKOK, Thailand - The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) calls on ASEAN leaders to proactively fulfill its obligations to respect, protect, and promote human rights in Southeast Asia in compliance with international human rights standards.
As the ASEAN Summit is set to take place on 6-11 October 2024, ASEAN leaders must reflect on the region's more
By the Numbers: ACES VCON24
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Oct. 4 -- ACES-The Society for Editing issued the following news:
The heart of any ACES conference, virtual or in-person, will always be the outstanding educational sessions. Editors attend them in order to gain skills and expand their professional lives.
They also go to rejuvenate personally as well as professionally.
In person or virtual, ACES conference attendees go to see old friends and make new ones, to find their people, to share and pick up skills and reso more
Georgia: Press Freedom and the Safety of Journalists in Peril, Rising Polarization and a Climate of Fear - Findings of the Press Freedom Mission to Georgia
VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 4 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news:
The Mission of the Partner Organisations of the Council of Europe's Safety of Journalists Platform and members of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium concluded a fact-finding mission to Georgia. The aim of the mission was to collect information on Georgia's implementation of its freedom of expression and freedom of the media commitments, including in relation to the on-going election campaign. more
Independent Women's Forum: Special Education Teacher Who Took a Stand Against Teachers Union Shares Story in New Documentary
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Independent Women's Forum issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024:
Today, IW Features, the storytelling platform of Independent Women's Forum (IWF), announced the release of its newest documentary, which highlights middle school special education teacher Karin Majewski. Majewski took a stand against the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and helped public school teachers and support staff learn about union alternatives.
Majewski began her teach more
Italy: Salvini's Video Reignites Debate Over RAI Independence
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 4 -- The European Federation of Journalists issued the following statement on Oct. 3, 2024, with four organizations:
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The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) backs concerns expressed over the editorial independence of Italian public broadcaster RAI. The MFRR further insists that the appointment process of the new leadership must guarantee RAI's political independence and enforce the highest standards of journalism.
On 14 September, Rainews24, the news channel of I more
Miami University: The Wrap-Up - September
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Miami University issued the following news wrap up for Sept. 2024:
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Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
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Kimberly Hamlin, Chamberlin Family Professor and chair of history, and a member of the board of directors of the league of Women Voters of the United States, was one of several LWV directors who partnered with the Broadway musical Suffs on Aug. 24 in recognition of Women's Equality Day, the day commemorating the adoption of the 19th Amendment t more
Pulitzer Center: Panel Recording - Climate News That Moves the World
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, issued the following news:
By Morgan Varnado
The 2024 Climate Week at the Explorers Club in New York City gathered panels of experts to discuss urgent environmental issues and solutions. Moderated by leaders from the fields of public health, journalism, and documentary filmmaking, the discussion highlighted innovative efforts to combat climate change and communicate the issues to the public.
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Reporters Without Borders: One Year in Gaza - How Israel Orchestrated a Media Blackout on a Region at War
PARIS, France, Oct. 4 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
Journalists targeted and killed, newsrooms destroyed, internet and electricity cut off, foreign press blocked: since the start of the war in Gaza, Israeli forces have methodically destroyed the Palestinian territory's media infrastructure and stifled journalism. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) stands in solidarity with Gaza's journalists and reiterates its urgent call to the international community to protect them.
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Reporters Without Borders: The Journalism Trust Initiative is Expanding Its Network of Auditors in France
PARIS, France, Oct. 4 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
CEVA Solution and ICPF, ISO-17065-accredited auditing firms, can now audit news media in France, Belgium and Switzerland in order to deliver Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) certification - a tool initiated by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) to promote reliable journalism.
The international network of auditors able to certify media outlets to the JTI standard is expanding. CEVA Solution and ICPF have joined the ten more
Sinclair's News Academy Returns in November With Three Virtual Sessions For Students Exploring Careers in Reporting, Producing and Weather
COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 4 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024:
BALTIMORE - Sinclair today announced the return of Sinclair's Reporting, Producer and Weather Academies, a series of free, interactive, virtual workshops for college students interested in pursuing a career in journalism. The 90-minute sessions will run throughout the third week of November and assist students seeking to build a career in report more
