Reinstating blowout prevention systems for underwater wells. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a final rule for offshore oil and gas worker safety standards. This rule reinstates…
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Commerce Department Awards $3.5 Million to Tribal Internet Deployment
Seven tribes receive funding for broadband infrastructure. The Department of Commerce awarded $3.5 million to seven Native American Tribes, allowing them to begin constructing the infrastructure necessary for…
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Energy Department Proposes New Ceiling Fan Efficiency Standards
House Committee on Small Business sends energy secretary a letter and requests more information. The Department of Energy has proposed new rules to increase energy efficiency for ceiling…
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U.S. Approves $500 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan
State Department announces continued support for the defense of the island nation. The State Department announced this week that it has signed off on a $500 million sale…
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FTC Names New Competition Bureau Director
Henry Liu brings strong antitrust experience to the agency. This week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Henry Liu as the new director of the Bureau of Competition.…
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Commerce Secretary to Visit China Next Week
The president’s administration lifts some controls on Chinese firms ahead of the trip. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is scheduled to travel to Beijing next week. Ahead of her…
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DHS to Begin Next Review of Cloud Computing Cybersecurity
Officials will focus on strengthening the user authentication process. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced that the Cyber Safety Review Board will begin its third review of…
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U.S. Delegation to Attend 5th IPEF Negotiations in Bangkok
Fourteen high-export countries pursue progress on trade and economic goals. The Department of Commerce announced the individuals chosen to represent America at the fifth negotiating round of the…
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SEC Chair Warns of AI Threat to Financial Systems
Investment advisors should not overly rely upon artificial intelligence for financial data interpretations. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler recently warned of the current risks artificial…
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Federal Reserve Governor Says Interest Rates Likely to Rise
The inflation rate has still not reached the 2 percent goal. Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman recently said that additional interest hikes “will likely be needed” to further…
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