Secretary Yellen directs Treasury Department to conduct financial assessment. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen stated that a task force is meeting to assess the financial ramifications of…
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President Pledges Government Funding for Key Bridge Rebuild
Maryland governor says the bridge collapse has international economic implications. President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the administration would pay for the repairs necessary to rebuild Baltimore’s…
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USDA Awards $40 Million in Organic Produce Development
The funding is intended to support more than 27,000 producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $40.5 million this month to the 60 projects selected for the…
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Energy Department Invests $750M in Hydrogen Industry
52 projects in 24 states receive Bipartisan Infrastructure funding. The Department of Energy (DOE) invested $750 million into America’s hydrogen energy industry this month, funding 52 projects in…
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Legislators Debate Veterans’ Affairs Budget
Disagreements arise over the Toxic Exposures Fund and other reforms to benefits. Legislators in Congress recently concluded negotiations on the current fiscal year budget, but concerns arose regarding…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding for New Technology
The SMART grant distributes funding to 24 demonstration projects. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the recipients of the 2024 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program, selecting…
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Speaker Johnson and Senator Schumer Announced Spending Agreement
President Biden says he will sign the balance of government funding “immediately.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released simultaneous statements on…
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Senator Graham Visits Ukrainian President
The senator said their discussion regarding the need for further aid was productive. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina traveled to Kyiv on Monday to meet with Ukrainian…
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Congress to Vote on Funding for Housing
Legislative negotiators came to an agreement over the weekend. The House of Representatives is facing another deadline on government funding, as a previous resolution expires this Friday. Legislators…
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HUD Secretary Announces Grants for Tribal Community Housing
The funding comprises final awards under a 2023 tribal grant program. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently allocated $70 million to assist 38 Tribes build…
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