Answers budget questions from Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. This week, Secretary Pete Buttigieg testified before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Members of the committee…
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Supply Chain Tracker Shows Small Improvement
Transportation Department attributes continued delays to Russian sanctions and coronavirus. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the latest data gathered by the Transportation Supply Chain Indicators…
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U.S. Border Blockaded by Protesting Truckers
Long inspections seek to prevent trafficking. Truck drivers from Mexico have begun blockading bridges along the U.S. Mexico border to protest an order made by Texas Governor Greg…
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President Biden Meets Virtually with Prime Minister Modi of India
Global leaders keep in touch on a number of fronts. President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in a virtual meeting on Monday. Both global…
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USDA Launches Meat and Poultry Technical Assistance Program
Offers funding and cooperative agreements to program participants. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a technical assistance program that provides federal funding and collaboration to meat and…
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Three Oil Companies Refuse to Testify Before House Committee
Upcoming hearing canceled due to deliberate absence. The House Natural Resources Committee requested that the CEOs of EOG Resources, Devon Energy Corporation, and Occidental Petroleum testify about the…
Read MoreUSDA Invests $250 Million Into Fertilizer Production
Attempting to address shortages created by global demand and Russian invasion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will be making $250 million in grants available…
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USDA Announces Enhancements to Food Supply Chain
$215 in funding seeks to improve resiliency and increase competition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that it had approved $215 million in funding to help…
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High Tech Support Bill Introduced in House
Legislation would strengthen U.S. technology and research. A $250 billion tech bill to address supply chain and chip shortages, increase competition with foreign sources, and strengthen American research…
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Supply Chain Crisis Averted, President Says
He credits administration for relieving bottlenecks. On Wednesday, President Biden met with his Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, a group of corporate CEOs and administration officials that was…
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