LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on July 15, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke at the National Bar Association's Junius W. Williams luncheon: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon and thank you for the kind introduction. I also want to thank the National Bar Association (NBA) for the invitation to speak. It is an honor to speak at a luncheon named for the venerable Junius Williams, whose leadership and civil rig  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region 6 issued the following news release: * * * Ecore International cited for 16 violations at Mexia plant, faces $299K in penalties * * * AUSTIN, TX - While one of the nation's largest manufacturers of commercial flooring and surfaces -- including recycled rubber products used throughout the nation in playgrounds, fitness centers and sports fields -- touts its products' safety and environment  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- President Biden issued the following statement on actions to lower housing costs: * * * Families deserve housing that's affordable--it's part of the American Dream. Rent is too high and buying a home is out of reach for too many working families and young Americans, after decades of failure to build enough homes. I'm determined to turn that around. Today, I'm sending a clear message to corporate landlords: If you raise rents more than 5% on existing units, you should lo  more