The National Institute of Food and Agriculture director says small businesses play a key role in food and agriculture innovation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an…
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VA Partners with Stanford for Cancer Center in California
The future research center will serve both veterans and non-veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the beginning plans for a leading-edge cancer care and research center in…
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UPS and Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement
Negotiations were carried out without the assistance of the president’s administration. The Teamsters Union and United Parcel Service officials announced that a tentative contract agreement has been reached…
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FTC and DOJ Propose Updated Guidelines for Mergers
Would establish a focus on platform and tech companies. The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice proposed updated guidelines for mergers, opening the draft up for…
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DoD Bolsters Missile and Munitions Production
The partnership between DoD and Arconic Corp. intended to strengthen national security through increased domestic manufacturing. The Department of Defense’s Office for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for…
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Department of Commerce Opens Grants for Regional Tech Hubs
A new program has been introduced for localized partnership and innovation. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently announced the launch of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program.…
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CISA Promotes Coverage for FCC High-Risk Services
While government organizations are required to follow the guidance, private sectors are encouraged to as well. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently published guidance requiring federal…
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Commerce Secretary Speaks at U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum
U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosts a gathering of global leaders. Secretary Raimondo spoke at the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum last week, highlighting a number of efforts the Department of…
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Senator Questions Oversight of Twitter Purchase
Inquires about CEO possibly using Tesla money to fund social media. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts wrote a letter to Tesla’s board chair Robyn Denholm this week expressing…
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U.S. and EU Launch Talent for Growth Task Force
The mutual goal is to maintain skilled workers for strong economy. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo was joined by European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager earlier this week…
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