House bill would allow students to use grants for training in the trades. A bipartisan group of representatives in the House recently introduced legislation that would allow students…
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Congressional Report Finds China Obtaining Sensitive U.S. Technology
The report shows the federal government has been lax in implementing export restrictions. The House Foreign Affairs Committee released a 61-page report that shows a vast range of…
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Bank CEOs to Testify Before Senate Committee
The banking committee chair believes updated regulations are necessary. The CEOs of America’s largest banks are scheduled to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday, prepared to…
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Treasury Secretary Visits Mexico
She wants to enhance trade and curb drug trafficking. On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is meeting with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Mexico’s Secretary of…
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DOI Releases Funding to 30 Water Resource Projects
Distributions made under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the distribution of $51 million to 30 new environmental water resource projects this month.…
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U.S. Joins International Agreement on AI Guidelines
Both DHS and the UK’s National Security Center published the recommendations regarding AI development. The United States jointly released international guidelines with 17 other countries this week for…
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USDA and SBA Strengthen Partnership to Grow Rural Economy
Their investments will include expanding marketing assistance and technical opportunities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the increase in the…
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USDA Invests in Training for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
45 organizations receive funding, including veteran-specific programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it has distributed $27.9 million to 45 organizations that teach and train…
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Senate Subcommittee Investigates Airline Bag, Seat Fees
Begins probe into additional fees imposed by five major airlines. The Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations launched a probe this week into airlines’ use of fees for baggage,…
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Indo-Pacific Leaders Sign Clean and Fair Economy Agreements
Concludes latest IPEF meeting with with signing, larger agreement to come. The most recent week-long meeting between Indo-Pacific leaders concluded on Friday with the signing of a Supply…
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