WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Fortrea Development Ltd., Durham, North Carolina, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The comment was written on April 16, 2024, and posted on April 23, 2024.
The comment was signed by Derek Johnston, QA Director, Regulatory Intelligence Office.
The comment was on Docket No. FDA-2023-N-4489-0001.
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To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: more
Institute of Transportation Engineers Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Institute of Transportation Engineers has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on April 22, 2024, and posted on April 23, 2024.
The comment was signed by John A. Davis, International President, and Stephen R. Kuciemba, Executive Director and CEO.
The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0045.
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To: The Honorable Shailen P. Bhatt
Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washi more
Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry Releases Public Communication From Chlorine Panel of the American Chemistry Council
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has released the following public communication dated April 18, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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To: Mr. Henry G. Abadin
Chief, Toxicology Section
Office of Innovation and Analytics
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
4770 Buford Highway
Chamblee, GA 30341-3717
Re: Toxicological Profile for Chloroform, Draft for Public Comment, 89 Federal Register 3662 (Ja more
Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry Releases Public Communication From Joseph Cotruvo & Associates
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has released the following public communication dated April 18, 2024:
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ATSDR Chloroform Tox Profile Comments
Joseph A Cotruvo, PhD
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Chloroform Tox profile. These comments address the ingestion consequences of chloroform and focus primarily on the applications of MRLs as they would impact chloroform in drin more
AmeriCorps Releases Public Communication From AmeriCorps Seniors Professional Network Board Member Lantz
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) has released the following public communication dated April 15, 2024:
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To: Elizabeth Appel
Associate General Counsel
AmeriCorps
250 E Street SW
Washington, DC 20525
RE: Comments in Response to AmeriCorps' Proposed AmeriCorps Seniors Regulation Updates (CNCS-2024-0005-0001)
Ms. Appel:
As a Board Member for the AmeriCorps Seniors Professional Network (ASPN), I am pleased to submit comments in resp more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From University of Utah Associate Vice President Finlayson
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated on April 17, 2024:
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To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3367-P
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
Re: Comments to Proposed Rule, File Code CMS--3367-P
Dear Administrator, Brooks-LaSure:
University of Utah Heal more
DFAR Releases Public Communication From American Bar Association Section of Public Contract Law
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated April 12, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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To: David E. Johnson
Re: Comments on DFARS Case 2021-D002, Use of DoD Program Nomenclature, 89 Fed. Reg. 11803 (February 15, 2024)
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The American Bar Association ("ABA") Section of Public Contract Law ("Section") is pleased to offer comments on the Proposed Rule, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (D more
DOE Releases Public Communication From Evolution Energy Solutions
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication dated Jan. 2, 2024:
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To: Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC)
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
RE: Interpretation of Foreign Entity of Concern, 88 Fed. Reg. 84,082
Dear Sir/Madam:
BLUF: Evolution Energy Solutions (EES) is a US company establishing graphite anode material production in the United States (U.S.). EES is attempting to finalize investment, ownership, and more
DOE Releases Public Communication From Justicia Energetica Para Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication dated April 15, 2024:
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To: U.S. Department of Energy
Grid Deployment Office
RE: Caribbean Transmission Development Co., LLC (CTDC)
Project Hostos - GDO Docket No. PP-502
To whom it may concern:
Justicia Energetica para Puerto Rico, Inc. (JEPR) is a nonprofit that advocates for energy justice issues in Puerto Rico.
On September 14, 2023, CTDC applied for a Presidential Permit to buil more
DOE Releases Public Communication From Korea Zinc
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication dated Jan. 3, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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88 FR 84082 (Doc No: 2023-26479)
To: Mallory Clites
Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC)
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave. SW
Washington DC 20585
Re: Korea Zinc's Response to U.S. Department of Energy Request for Comments on the Draft Interpretation of Foreign Entity of Concern
1. Introduction
As the global more
DOE Releases Public Communication From LG Group
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2024:
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To: Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C., 20585
Response to: Notification of Proposed Interpretive Rule; Request for Comments, Interpretation of Foreign Entity of Concern (RIN 1901-ZA02)
Dear Director Siccardo:
LG Energy Solution (LGES), in partnership with LG Chem and the rest of more
DOE Releases Public Communication From Puerto Rico Builders Association
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication dated April 12, 2024:
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To: US Department of Energy
Application for Presidential Permit;
Re: Caribbean Transmission Development Co., LLC
89 FR 18624
As the US Department of Energy is aware, Puerto Rico's electrical grid is fragile and needs to add generation capacity urgently. Power outages affect businesses and households every day, harming our quality of life and stunting economic gr more
DOE Releases Public Communication From Puerto Rico Industrial Manufacturer Association
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication on April 15, 2024:
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Dear Sir or Madam,
On behalf of Puerto Rico Industrial Manufacturer Association ("PRMA"), we would like to submit our comments regarding Hostos Project.
In September 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused most of the transmission and distribution system in Puerto Rico to collapse, leading to one of the longest blackouts in U.S. history and leaving residents in some p more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Airbus Commercial Aircraft
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication on April 19, 2024:
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Airbus comments on NPRM 24-10 - Docket No. FAA-2024-0159
(Disclosure of Safety Critical Information)
Comment No. 1:
On Sec. 21.1(c), regarding a possible impact on the SEI (Safety Emphasis Items) in the TIP.
Comments Could you please describe what would be the impact of Sec. 21.1(c) on EASA-FAA TIP (Technical Implementation P more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Airports Council International-North America
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated April 19, 2024:
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To: The Honorable Carol A. (Annie) Petsonk
Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
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Mr. Tim Arel
Chief Operating Officer
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20591
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Mr. Su more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Ampaire Inc.
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication on April 19, 2024:
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments.
General:
Has the FAA determined that the definition of propeller options for Part 33 propulsion systems are sufficiently covered by existing reciprocating and gas turbine regulations?
10. Engine Control Systems, section (f)4:
This is very similar to the existing regulation te more
FAA Releases Public Communication From MagniX
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated April 19, 2024:
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To: Mark Bouyer
Engine and Propulsion Standards Section, AIR-625
Aircraft Certification Service
1200 District Ave
Burlington, MA 01803
Mark.Bouyer@faa.gov
(781) 238-7755
Subject: magniX Comments, Special Conditions: Safran Electric & Power S.A. Model ENGINe US100A1 Electric Engines
Dear Mr. Bouyer,
magniX appreciates more
FAA Releases Public Communication From National Air Transportation Association
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated April 19, 2024:
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To: Docket Operations, M-30
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Delivered electronically via www.regulations.gov
RE: DOCKET NO. FAA-2024-0025, INSPECTION PROGRAMS FOR SINGLE-ENGINE TURBINEPOWERED AIRPLANES AND UNMANNED AIRCRAFT; AN more
FAA Releases Public Communication From United Airlines
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated April 4, 2024:
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United Airlines, Inc.
4933 Wright Road Houston, TX 77032
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To: Michael Closson
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA,
2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA 98198
References:
Ref /A/: Docket No. FAA-2024-0463, Project Identifier
Ref. /B/: Boeing SB 737-27A1325 RB dated July 14, 2023
Ref. /C/: 737-SL-27-293-B
This corres more
Federal Highway Administration Releases Public Communication From 5 State Transportation Departments
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated April 17, 2024:
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Supplemental Comments of the Transportation Departments of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in Docket No. FHWA-2023-0014
National Performance Management Measures; Extenuating Circumstances, Highway Performance Monitoring System Data Field Names, Safety Perform more
Federal Highway Administration Releases Public Communication From Mich. Transportation Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated April 19, 2024:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
LANSING
GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR
BRADLEY C. WIEFERICH, P.E.
DIRECTOR
MURRAY D. VAN WAGONER BUILDING - P.O. BOX 30050 - LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909 www.Michigan.gov/MDOT - 517-241-2400
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To: Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590 more
Federal Highway Administration Releases Public Communication From NATSO, SIGMA, National Association of Convenience Stores
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated April 5, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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To: The Honorable Pete Buttigieg
Secretary
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
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The Honorable Shailen Bhatt
Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
more
Federal Railroad Administration Releases Public Communication From Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has released the following public communication dated April 18, 2024:
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To: Docket Operations Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, W12-140
Washington, D.C. 20590
Docket Number FRA-2018-0041, Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH) Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
Comments of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
The Brotherhood of Railro more
Federal Transit Administration Releases Public Communication From Kitsap Transit
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration has released the following public communication on April 18, 2024:
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Thank you for creating a consolidated circular it is helpful for grantees to have this information in such a clear and concise location. Kitsap Transit, an urban agency in Washington State has the following comments that we would like for the FTA to consider addressing prior to the implementation of this new circular. Chapter II - more
Federal Transit Administration Releases Public Communication From Pa. Public Transit Association
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration has released the following public communication dated April 15, 2024:
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To: Federal Transit Administration
Dockets Operations,
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
West Building, Ground Floor
Room W12-140
Washington, DC 20590
RE: Circular FTA C 5010.1F - Comments
Proposal - FTA-2024-0003
Dear FTA/Docket Operations:
I am writing on behalf of the Pennsylvania Public T more
HHS Administration for Children & Families Releases Public Communication From Center for the Study of Social Policy
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication dated April 19, 2024:
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To: Jennifer Cannistra
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy
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Rebecca Jones Gaston
Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families
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Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Children's Bureau (ACF/ more
HHS Administration for Children & Families Releases Public Communication From Families Rising
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication dated April 8, 2024:
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To: Ms. Aysha E. Schomburg, Associate Commissioner
Children's Bureau
Administration for Children and Families
United States Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking--Proposed Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System da more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Karlin & Peebles LLP
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 17, 2024:
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Dear Peter:
Thanks for this message and I was glad to see you too! As for the stairs, I thought I should have been wearing a tuxedo and Fiona a ball gown every time we descended them!
I had two comments about the section 367(d) proposed regulations. But first, I should say that I think that this was a very well done set of regulation more
Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From US-China Business Council
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication on April 19, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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USCBC Comment on National Security Division; Provisions Regarding Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern
Department of Justice, National Security Division, Docket No. NSD 104
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) welcomes the opportunity to submit comments to the National Security Di more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Legit Fish
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication on April 16, 2024:
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Developing Requirements Around Harvest Information Being Accessible at Retail Market Level for traceability and marketing
Post-COVID, domestic fishery markets have proven to be robust and have produced exceptional prices, which has posed many questions: How long will this pandemic pressure on the supply chain last? How more
OMB Releases Public Communication From Future of Privacy Forum
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2024:
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Future of Privacy Forum
1350 Eye Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005
202-768-8950
fpf.org
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To: U.S. Office of Management and Budget
Attn: Alex Goodenough
New Executive Office Building
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
(202) 395-3039
Re: Request for Information: Privacy Impact Assessments
Dear Mr. Goodenough,
The Fut more
OMB Releases Public Communication From Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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To: Alex Goodenough
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Attn: Privacy Impact Assessments; comments on OMB-2024-0001-0001
Dear Mr. Goodenough:
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law ("Lawyers' Committee") appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office of Management and Bu more
OMB Releases Public Communication From MITRE Corp.
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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MITRE's Response to the OMB RFI on Privacy Impact Assessments
For additional information about this response, please contact:
Duane Blackburn
Center for Data-Driven Policy
The MITRE Corporation
7596 Colshire Drive
McLean, VA 22102-7539
policy@mitre.org
(434) 964-5023
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About MITRE
MITRE is a not-for-profit company more
OPM Releases Public Communication From Center on Conscience & War
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has released the following public communication dated April 5, 2024:
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Subject: Public Comment RE: Docket ID# OPM-2023-0014
The Center on Conscience and War, an 84-year old nonprofit organization dedicated to extending and defending the rights of conscientious objectors to war, is commenting upon Docket ID# OPM-2023-0014.
The Center on Conscience and War was founded in 1940 by the Historic Peace Churches (Quakers, Mennonites more
OPM Releases Public Communication From National Employment Lawyers Association
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has released the following public communication dated March 25, 2024:
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To: Michael Mahoney
Senior Lead
OPM Employee Services,
Talent Acquisition and Classification and Veterans Programs
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
1900 E Street NW, Room 6551
Washington, DC 20415-9700
Re: Proposed Rule; RIN 3206-AO37; 89 Fed.Reg. 8,352-8,360 (February 7, 2024)
Dear Deputy Associate Director Curry:
The National Employment Lawye more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Chilmark Volunteer Fire Chief Bradshaw
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated April 18, 2024:
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Reference: Docket No. OSHA-2007-0073
To Whom it May Concern,
As the chief of a small, all volunteer fire department, I, along with many of our de-partment members, am concerned about some of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plans proposed for modernizing the agency's "Fire Brigades" standard. Alt more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Dixfield Fire Chief Dennett
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated April 18, 2024:
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I am writing to request that OSHA further delay the implementation of the proposed new 1910.156 standard: changing the Fire Brigade Rule to the Emergency Response Rule. 90-180 days would be an appropriate extension. It would also be nice if public hearings could be held. As a small ESO, paid-oncall "volunteer", fire organ more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Edgecliff Village Fire Chief Ballew
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication on April 19, 2024:
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I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed rulemaking announced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on December 21 to modernize the agency's "Fire Brigades" standard. As a representative of the Edgecliff Village Fire Department, I have serious reservations about the feasibility of thes more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From National Association of Counties, National League of Cities
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated April 17, 2024:
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To: Mark Hagemann, Director, Office of Safety Systems,
Directorate of Standards and Guidance
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Room Number N3626
Washington, D.C. 20210
Subject: Request for Extension of Comment Period for the Emergency Response Standard; more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Northport Volunteer Fire Chief Rooney
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication on April 21, 2024:
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To whom it may concern,
I am the chief of the Northport Volunteer fire department. We are a small all volunteer department on the coast of Maine. We are the primary fire protection for the town of Northport which has a year round population of 1600 people which swells to 3,000 people during the summer months. Within the bou more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Norwood Fire Chief French
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication on April 17, 2024:
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NORWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 231, Norwood, N.Y. 13668
Business Phone: (315) 353-2570
EMERGENCY 911
Jeremy French- Chief
Nate Durand- 1st Assistant
Nate Haggett- 2nd Assistant
John Upham- Secretary
Jessica Grant- Assistant Secretary
Bryant Cotey-Treasurer
To: Occupational Safety and Health Administrat more
Treasury Comptroller of Currency Releases Public Communication From Inner City Press
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated April 19, 2024:
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RE: Docket ID OCC-2022-0008 - FOIA
Acting Comptroller Hsu and others at the OCC:
Inner City Press, as an active FOIA requester to the OCC, timely comments on your pending regulation to demand that the OCC rule on the propriety of all requests for confidential treatment during the comment period on an application - or more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Releases Public Communication From Nature Conservancy
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the following public communication dated April 15, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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The Nature Conservancy
4245 N. Fairfax Drive
Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22203
Tel (703) 841-5300
Fax (703) 841-7400
www.nature.org
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To: Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
33 CFR Part 234
[Docket ID: COE-2023-0005]
RIN 0710-AB41
Corps of Engineers Agency Specific Procedures to Implement the Principles, Requirements, and more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From Port of Virginia
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated April 18, 2024:
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To: Admiral Linda L. Fagan
Commandant
United States Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20593
Re: Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast (USCG-2019-0279-0032)
Dear Admiral Fagan:
The Port of Virginia applauds the US Coast Guard's proposal to establish shipping safety fairways along the Atlantic Co more
USTR Releases Public Communication From American Forest & Paper Association
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on April 22, 2024:
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Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience
To: Office of the United States Trade Representative
Docket Number: USTR-2024-0002
Comments from American Forest & Paper Association
RE: United States Trade Representative request for comment to inform objectives and strategies that advance U.S. supply chain resilience in trade negotiations, enforc more
USTR Releases Public Communication From American Institute of Steel Construction
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 19, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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To: Mr. Juan Millan
Acting General Counsel
Office of the United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Re: USTR-2024-0002: Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience
Dear Mr. Milan:
On behalf of the American Institute of Steel Construction ("AISC"), we hereby submit the following comments in respon more
USTR Releases Public Communication From American Iron & Steel Institute
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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American Iron and Steel Institute
25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone 202.452.7100
Fax 202.452.1039
www.steel.org
Kevin M. Dempsey
President and CEO
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To: William Shpiece
Chair, Trade Policy Staff Committee
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
R more
USTR Releases Public Communication From American Trucking Associations
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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To: Mr. Victor Ban
Special Counsel
Office of the United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
Re: Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience (Docket No. USTR-2024-0002)
The American Trucking Associations, Inc. (ATA) files these comments in response to the Office of the United States Tra more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Animal Health Institute
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024:
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To: U.S. International Trade Commission
500 E Street SW
Washington, DC 20436
Re: Docket ID: USTR-2024-0002: Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience
The ANIMAL HEALTH INSTITUTE ("AHI") submits these comments to Docket ID: USTR-2024 0002: Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience1. AHI represents companies that develop a more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Arcadium Lithium
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024:
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To: Mr. Juan Millan
Acting General Counsel
Office of the United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
RE: USTR-2024-0002: Promoting Supply Chain Resilience
Dear Mr. Millan:
On behalf of Arcadium Lithium, the following responds to the March 7, 2024 request for public comment to inform objectives and strategies that advan more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Azucareros Del Istmo Centroamericano
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on April 18, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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Asociacion de Azucareros del Istmo Centroamericano (AICA)
5(a) Avenida, 5-55, Zona 14, Europlaza, Torre 3, Nivel 18
Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
Docket Number USTR-2024-002
Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience
The Azucareros del Istmo Centroamericano (AICA) respectfully submits these comments in response to the more
USTR Releases Public Communication From BD
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024:
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BD
BD Headquarters
One Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
bd.com
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To: Mr. Juan Millan
Acting General Counsel
Office of the United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
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Mr. Victor Ban
Assistant General Counsel
Office of the United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
Re: more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Center for Affordable Medicine Resiliency
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated on April 22, 2024:
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Subject: Center for American Medicine Resiliency
Comment Submission: Promoting Supply Chain Resilience
On behalf of the Center for Affordable Medicine Resiliency, we are pleased and honored to have this opportunity to submit these comments in response to the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) request for comments on promoting su more
USTR Releases Public Communication From China Labor Watch
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024:
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Li Qiang
Executive Director, China Labor Watch
127 W 30th St., #960
New York City, NY 10001
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To: The Honorable Katherine Tai
U.S. Trade Representative
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20508
Dear Ambassador Tai,
RE: Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience - Docket No. USTR-2024-000 more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Coalition for a Prosperous America
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated March 7, 2024:
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Comments of Coalition for a Prosperous America in response to Request for Comments on Promoting supply chain resilience
Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience
To: Office of the United States Trade Representative
89 FR 16608
Docket Number USTR-2024-0002
Document Number 2024-04869
The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) is please more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Consumer Brands Association
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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To: Ambassador Katherine Tai
U.S. Trade Representative
Office of the United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
Re: Consumer Brands Association's Comments to USTR's Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience (USTR-2024-0002)
Dear Ambassador Tai:
The Consumer Brands Association ("Cons more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Global Advanced Metals
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024:
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To: The Honorable Katherine C. Tai
United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
Subject: Request for Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience
Dear Trade Representative Tai,
Global Advanced Metals (GAM), a leading domestic supplier of tantalum and niobium, welcomes the opportunity to submit comment on improving suppl more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024:
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Before the Office of the United States Trade Representative
Response to Request for Comments: "Promoting Supply Chain Resilience" Docket ID USTR-2024-0002
Written Comments from the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation
The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) is grateful for the opportunity to submit public comments to the Office of the United more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Global Business Alliance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 18, 2024:
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To: Ambassador Katherine Tai
United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
Docket Number USTR-2024-0002
Dear Ambassador Tai:
On behalf of the Global Business Alliance (GBA), I respectfully submit the following in response to your request for comments to inform objectives and strategies that advance U.S. supply chain resil more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Global Data Alliance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024:
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GDA COMMENTS ON SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE
USTR SOLICITATION OF COMMENTS ON PROMOTING SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE
To: Office of the US Trade Representative
600 17th Street, NW
Washington DC 20508
Attn: Special Counsel Victor Ban
supplychain@ustr.eop.gov
GDA Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience (Docket Number USTR-2024-0002)
The Global Data Allian more
GOVERNMENT - Congressional Research Service
Congressional Research Service Issues Fact Sheet on Earth Day
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Fact Sheet (No. R46293) on April 18, 2024, by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch:
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Earth Day: Fact Sheet
Introduction
Earth Day is an annual event to raise awareness about environmental issues. First held on April 22, 1970, it is celebrated each year on April 22.
This fact sheet assists congressional offices with work related to Earth Day. It contains historical information, links to legislati more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Affordable Connectivity Program
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12636) on April 18, 2024, by Patricia Moloney Figliola, internet and telecommunications policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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The End of the Affordable Connectivity Program: What Next for Consumers?
Introduction
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) in 2021, p more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Congressional Review Act
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11096) on April 18, 2024, by government organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey.
Here are excerpts:
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The Congressional Review Act: Defining a "Rule" and Overturning a Rule an Agency Did Not Submit to Congress The Congressional Review Act (CRA, 5 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.801-808) provides Congress with a mechanism to review federal agency actions that meet the CRA's definition o more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Continuing Authorities Programs of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12635) on April 18, 2024, by natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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https://crsreports.congress.gov
April 18, 2024
Continuing Authorities Programs (CAPs) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) can study and implement certain types of water resource projects without project-specific cong more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Nuclear Energy in a Climate Change Context
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12636) on April 18, 2024, by environmental policy analyst Jonathan D. Haskett and energy policy specialist Mark Holt.
Here are excerpts:
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Nuclear Energy in a Climate Change Context: Current Appropriations for Nuclear Energy Development
The potential role of nuclear energy in mitigating climate change has been a significant element of recent congressional discussions about energy a more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Automobiles, Air Pollution & Climate Change
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12433) on April 17, 2024, by environmental policy specialist Richard K. Lattanzio.
Here are excerpts:
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Automobiles, Air Pollution, and Climate Change
On August 5, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14037, "Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks" (86 FR 43583). The order required, among other items, executive agencies to revisit and amend the federal s more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Paperwork Reduction Act & Federal Collections of Information
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12433) on April 17, 2024, by Maeve P. Carey and Natalie R. Ortiz, government organization and management specialists.
Here are excerpts:
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The Paperwork Reduction Act and Federal Collections of Information: A Brief Overview
Congress enacted the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) in 1980 and reauthorized it in 1995 (codified at 44 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.3501-3521) in part to address a concern th more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on European Parliament & U.S. Interests
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11211) on April 15, 2024, by European affairs specialist Kristin Archick.
Here are excerpts:
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The European Parliament and U.S. Interests
A Key EU Institution
The European Parliament (EP) is the only directly elected institution of the 27-country European Union (EU). The EP's current 705 members represent the EU's roughly 445 million citizens. The EP has accumulated more power ove more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Foreign Leaders Addressing Congress
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10211) on April 15, 2024, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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Foreign Leaders Addressing Congress
Foreign leaders are periodically invited to address Congress. The first address by a foreign dignitary occurred on December 10, 1824, when Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette addressed the House. The most recent address took place on April 11, 2024, more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S. Army's Typhon Strategic Mid-Range Fires System
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12135) on April 16, 2024, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Typhon Strategic Mid-Range Fires (SMRF) System
What Is the Army's Strategic Mid-Range Fires (SMRF) System?
Reported improvements to Russian and Chinese artillery systems present a challenge to the U.S. Army. Improved longer-ranged artillery systems, new employment t more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Social Security Disability Insurance
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10506) on April 15, 2024, by income security analyst and social policy analyst Emma K. Tatem.
Here are excerpts:
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Overview
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is part of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program, commonly known as Social Security. OASDI is a federal social insurance program that provides m more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - FY2024 Appropriations
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12540) on April 15, 2024, by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Carol Hardy Vincent.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2024 Appropriations
Introduction
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), an agency within the Department of the Interior (DOI), has a mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and the more
Ariz. Attorney General Mayes: Arizona Mexican Mafia Members and Associates Indicted for Fraudulent Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claims
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the State Grand Jury recently returned a 50-count Indictment against members and associates of the Arizona Mexican Mafia who made fraudulent claims for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
The indictment alleges that members and associates committed fraud schemes and artifices, participating in a criminal syndicate, money launderin more
Ind. United States Attorney's Office Hosts Roundtable on Sexual Harassment in Housing
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Inspector General (OIG) hosted a roundtable today, April 19th, 2024, for community organizations to discuss the problem of sexual harassment in h more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: High-Ranking MS-13 Leader Arraigned on Terrorism Indictment
BROOKLYN, New York, April 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
Earlier today, Fredy Ivan Jandres-Parada, also known as "Lucky de Park View" and "Lacky de Park View," a high-ranking leader of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13, was arraigned at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, New York by United States Magistrate Judge Steven L. Tiscione. Jandres-Parada and 13 other high-ranking MS-13 leaders more
NATCA CALLS ON FAA TO COLLABORATE ON AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER FATIGUE
WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The National Air Traffic Controllers Association issued the following news release on April 19, 2024:
Although the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is encouraged that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has turned its attention to the serious issue of air traffic controller fatigue, our Union is disappointed that the FAA did not collaborate with NATCA in advance of its decision and announcement today. Earlier this morning, FAA first sha more
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From American Enterprise Institute Non-Resident Senior Fellow Greenwalt
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support issued the following testimony by William C. Greenwalt, a non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, involving a hearing on March 20, 2024, entitled "An Update on the State of the Department of Defense Acquisition System":
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Chairman Hirono, Ranking Member Sullivan, and other distinguished members of the subcommittee, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to test more
U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida: Tampa Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding Veterans Health Administration Program
TAMPA, Florida, April 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release:
U.S. District Judge James S. Moody has sentenced Rupert G. McLendon, III (51, Tampa) to 90 days in federal prison, followed by 2 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $37,402, the proceeds of the wire fraud conspiracy. McLendon entered a guilty plea on more
Bilirakis and Craig Work to Prevent Improper Medicaid Payments for Deceased Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced the Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for (LIVE) Beneficiaries Act. According to a recent HHS Office of Inspector General report, an audit of just 14 states found more than $249 million in improper Medicaid capitation payments that were made to Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) on behalf of deceased more
Export-Import Bank of the United States Launches Equity Express Select Export Credit Insurance to Strengthen Support for the Underserved Business Community
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States launched an innovative new product - the Equity Express Select (EQS) export credit insurance policy. This insurance tool was created specifically for the underserved business community, and will assist minority- women-, veteran- or disability-owned small businesses as well as rural businesses.
Launched during EXIM' more
Heads of G7 Export Credit Agencies 2024 Meeting Statement
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
Tokyo, Japan - The leaders of official export credit agencies (ECAs) from the G7 nations - Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America - met on April 16th, in Tokyo, hosted by Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI), to discuss recent business trends and challenges.
In the light of the increasing global geopolit more
Justice Dept.: Leader of Multimillion-Dollar Clinic Scam Resentenced for Health Care and Tax Fraud Conspiracy
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
A New York man was resentenced today to nine years in prison and ordered to pay $39 million in restitution for his role in a multimillion-dollar health care kickback and tax avoidance conspiracy, after his previous sentence was vacated.
According to court documents, Aleksandr Pikus, 48, of Brooklyn, orchestrated a scheme to refer Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries to health care provid more
N.C. U.S. Attorney: Former Army Servicemember Sentenced to Prison in Money Laundering Romance Scam
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina issued the following news release:
Sanda G. Frimpong, 33, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison and ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution to victims for laundering the illicit proceeds of an elaborate series of romance scams. Frimpong pled guilty to three counts of money laundering on September 14, 2023.
"Romance scammers exploit our most vulnerable c more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Companies Pay $92,000 to Settle Allegations Related to False Statement in COVID-19 Funding Applications
BUFFALO, New York, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Buffalo Transportation Inc., Ontario Bus Inc., and several other businesses owned by Igor Finkelshtein, have agreed to pay $91,838 to resolve allegations arising under the False Claims Act. The defendants obtained grants and loans under the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL), a more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Health Care Fraud
NEW YORK, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that NERIK ILYAYEV was sentenced today to four years in prison for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme that targeted the Medicare and Medicaid programs and private insurance companies. ILYAYEV owned and operated two different pharm more
ODOC Responds to Humphrey's Comments
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 19 -- The Oklahoma Department of Corrections issued the following agency statement on April 17, 2024:
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It is unfortunate that Representative Justin Humphrey continues to perpetuate false narratives that are not remotely based on fact and listens to those with biased opinions who have no data to back their statements.
We stand behind the investigation conducted by ODOC's Office of Inspector General. Inmates were placed in showers temporarily when they refuse more
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia: New Jersey Company and CEO Pay $316,779 for Defrauding U.S. Postal Service Following Wire Fraud Conviction
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release:
Cornerstone Facility Solutions, LLC (Cornerstone), a maintenance and repair service located in Brick, New Jersey, and its CEO, Paul Galgon III, paid $316,779 to resolve their False Claims Act liability for falsifying invoices and inflating the cost of services provided to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
Cornerstone entered into a service agreement to perform more
Alaska U.S. Attorney: Sterling Businessman Indicted for Covid-19 Relief Fund Fraud
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska issued the following news release:
A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment charging a Sterling businessman with wire fraud involving Covid-19 relief funds.
According to court documents, Kent Tompkins, 55, made false statements about his criminal history on Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications for his business, J & B Construction. In 2018, the defendant was indicted on multiple f more
America First Legal Sues HHS Secretary Becerra & National Archives Following Investigation Revealing the Biden Administration Illegally Deletes Former CDC Employees' Email - Illustrating Two-Tiered System of Justice
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
Today, America First Legal (AFL) sued Secretary Xavier Becerra, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for illegally destroying federal records from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in violation of the Federal Records Act.
On Ma more
Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Third Deal Under Make More in America Initiative
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
The Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today approved a $51 million direct loan to small business Packwell, Inc. to support the construction of a packaging and warehousing facility in Houston, Texas. This is the third transaction approved under the Make More in America initiative. The transaction is estimated to support approxim more
Grassley, Ossoff Aim to Pull the Plug on Prison Contraband
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Senate Judiciary Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen penalties for smuggling contraband in federal prisons. The Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act would upgrade the charge for smuggling or possessing a contraband cellphone in federal prison from a misdemeanor to a felony.
"Prisoners are increasingly usi more
HHS-OIG: Employee Profile - Dan Hoy
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline serves as a crucial mechanism for the public to report concerns and potential misconduct related to HHS programs and operations, ensuring transparency and accountability within the agency. The Hotline plays a pivotal role in both initiating and guiding OIG's investigative more
House Budget Committee Chairman Arrington Issues Statement on First Ever Government-Wide Fraud Estimate Report
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on April 17, 2024:
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Yesterday, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) unveiled a first-ever fraud estimate report across all government programs. According to the report, the federal government faces estimated annual financial losses due to fraud ranging from $233 billion to $521 billion. These losses stem from various fraud risks within federal progra more
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-364) on the Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2882), which aims to reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Jan. 30, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose of the Legislation
The purpose of H.R. 2882 is to reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
Background an more
House Publishes Executive Communications on April 5 From Executive Branch
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House on April 5, 2024, published 22 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
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EC-3654. A letter from the Under Secretary, Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting the Joint Safety Council Chairman's Annual Statement of Compliance and Semi-Annual Report to Congress, December 2023, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 184(c)(1)(B)(v); Added by Public Law 117-81, div. A, title III, Sec. 372(a); (135 Stat. 1664); to the Committee on Armed Services. more
King Urges Army Secretary to Prioritize Traumatic Brain Injury Monitoring, Research, and Protections
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), U.S. Senator Angus King questioned Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth about the Army's plans to better protect servicemembers' health from shockwave trauma produced by repeated explosive weapons used both in combat and in training. This conversation comes a week after Senator King cosponsored the bipartisan Warren-Ernst Blast Overpressure S more
N.J. U.S. Attorney: Three Individuals Indicted in Multistate COVID-19 Relief Program Fraud Scheme
CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
Three individuals were indicted for their roles in fraudulently obtaining approximately $5 million of federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and for laundering the loan proceeds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Eric Rivera, 42, of Norcross, Georgia, is charged with one count of b more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Long Island Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Prescription Drug Diversion Scheme
BROOKLYN, New York, April 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Trevor Lawry was sentenced by United States District Judge Joan M. Azrack to 96 months in prison for orchestrating a yearslong conspiracy to divert Oxycodone and other prescription medications from a Hempstead pharmacy into the illicit market.
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for more
Rep. Blunt Rochester Joins Bipartisan and Bicameral Letter to the USPS Opposing Consolidations, Operational Changes Across the Country
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined a bipartisan group of 22 Members of Congress in sending a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, in opposition to the United States Postal Service's (USPS) recent nationwide consolidation and review announcements that could diminish mail service reliability for postal networks across the country.
"A common theme of more
Reps. Raskin, Stansbury, and Omar Push for Supreme Court Accountability with New Legislation?
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT) today introduced the Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2024 creating an Office of the Inspector General within the judicial branch and empowering the inspector general to conduct investigations of alleged violations of the Code of Conduct for Justices of the Supreme Court of the United more
Senate Publishes Executive Communications on April 15 From Executive Branch
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Senate on April 15, 2024, published seven executive communications from the Executive Branch:
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EC-4012. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Report to Congress on the Activities and Operations of the Public Integrity Section for 2022"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-4013. A communication from the Director, Administrative Office more
Sens. Boozman, Scott Champion Effort to Roll Back SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) radical climate disclosure rule which would bury public companies in paperwork, raise costs for consumers and stifle economic opportunity.
"This burdensome rule is another backdoor attempt to enforce more
Sens. Ossoff, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Contraband in Federal Prisons
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Bipartisan bill backed by Council of Prison Locals, who represent 30,000 Federal law enforcement officers
Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing a bipartisan bill to crack down on contraband in Federal prisons that threatens public safety.
Today, Sens. Ossoff and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced The Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act to crack down on the smuggling of contraband cellphones more
Stefanik, Khanna Introduce the Blast Overpressure Safety Act
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik co-led the introduction of the bipartisan Blast Overpressure Safety Act with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) to better mitigate and protect service members from blast overpressure and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) they may be exposed to in the line of duty.
"As the Chief advocate for Fort Drum in Congress the safety and security of the 10th Mountain Division soldiers is more
Tax Season 2025: While Donald Trump Left Them Behind, Hispanic Small Businesses Are Growing at Record Rates Under President Biden's Leadership
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
Under President Biden's leadership, the U.S. economy is growing at record rates, and Latino-owned small businesses are at the forefront - the president has helped create 15 million new jobs, including 4.5 million for Latino workers, achieving the lowest Latino unemployment rate on record; Hispanic-owned businesses are starting up at the fastest rate in more than a decade; and the Biden-Harris administra more
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Health (IRS MATH) Act, legislation that would improve math error notices -- an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authority used to quickly adjust taxpayers' returns. Representatives Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) introduced the bill in the House.
Eac more
Acting Ill. U.S. Attorney: Former Veterans Affairs Procurement Supervisor Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Pocketing Kickbacks
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release on April 15, 2024:
A former procurement supervisor at the Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for pocketing kickbacks from the president of a medical supply company to steer the company orders that the VA paid for but never received.
THOMAS E. DUNCAN, 40, of Chicago, pleaded gu more
At Hearing, Sen. Hassan Raises Concerns About U.S. Postal Service Plan to Move Manchester Mail Processing to Boston
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan raised concerns about the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)'s plan to move the Manchester Processing & Distribution Center's operations to Boston at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing.
"Granite Staters reach out to my office daily about delivery issues that they are experiencing," said Senator Hassan. "This new plan from more
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Director Herrnstadt Attends Three Seas Initiative Business Forum in Lithuania
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
Vilnius, Lithuania - Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Director Owen Herrnstadt traveled to Vilnius, Lithuania last week to attend the Summit of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) and the 3SI Business Forum to participate in discussions alongside government leaders, Three Seas Initiative representatives, and private sector companies to highlight EXIM's ong more
Federal Transit Administration Announces NOFO in Competitive Grants for Ferry Programs
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on April 17, 2024, entitled "FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program."
The notice was issued by Veronica Vanterpool, Acting Administrator.
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SUMMARY:
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity t more
Ga. U.S. Attorney: Florida Attorney Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
SAVANNAH, Georgia, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia issued the following news release:
A Florida attorney has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution for participating in a scheme to illegally obtain funding from a federal COVID-19 small business relief program.
Shaquandra Woods, 41, of Jacksonville, Fla., was sentenced to 75 months in prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for th more
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on on review of materials protected under Internal Revenue Code Sec. 6103
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-339) on the review of materials protected under Internal Revenue Code Sec. 6103. The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Dec. 19, 2023.
Here are excerpts:
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I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
The Committee on Ways and Means ("Committee") met in closed executive session on December 5, 2023, to consider materials protected by 26 U.S.C. Sec. 6103 ("Section 6103"), compri more
Indian national in ICE custody dies in hospital
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
ST. MARYS, Georgia -- An Indian national in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) passed away at the Southeast Georgia Health System's Camden Campus in St. Mary's on April 15. An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death.
Jaspal Singh, 57, a citizen of India, entered the United States legally on Oct. 25, 1992.
On Ja more
Manchin, Collins Lead Bicameral, Bipartisan Letter To The USPS Opposing Consolidations, Operational Changes Across The Country
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, and Susan Collins (R-ME), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, led their bipartisan, bicameral colleagues in sending a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The lawmakers expressed their opposition to the United States Postal Service's (USP more
Mass. U.S. Attorney: Owner of Medford Construction Company Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes and Making False Statements
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release:
A former Quincy man pleaded guilty last week to a tax fraud scheme that resulted in a tax loss of approximately $2,824,577 and making false statements about a fatal workplace accident.
Mauricio Baiense, 57, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States, seven counts of failure to collect and pay over taxes, one count of aiding and assi more
N.J. U.S. Attorney: Two New York Men Admit Participating in More Than $25 Million COVID-19 Fraud, Other Offenses, Including Fentanyl Distribution
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Two New York men today admitted conspiring with others to defraud dozens of states to obtain millions of dollars of COVID-19 unemployment benefits; one of the defendants also admitted to fentanyl conspiracy and distribution and conspiring to defraud the IRS of tax credit benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Natanael Valdez Brito, more
N.J. U.S. Attorney: U.S. Army Financial Counselor Admits Defrauding Gold Star Families
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
A Monmouth County, New Jersey, financial counselor with the United States Army and major in the U.S. Army Reserves today admitted defrauding Gold Star families and related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Caz Craffy, aka "Carz Craffey," 41, of Colts Neck, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Georgette Castner i more
National Archives & Records Administration Seeks Public Comment on Requests for Records Disposition Authority
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The National Archives and Records Administration has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on April 17, 2024, entitled "Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments."
The notice was issued by Laurence Brewer, Chief Records Officer for the U.S. Government.
COMMENT DEADLINE: June 3, 2024
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SUMMARY:
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (r more
Postal Regulatory Commission: Chairman Kubayanda Testifies Before Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Postal Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Postal Regulatory Commission Chairman Michael Kubayanda testified before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs at a hearing titled "Oversight of the United States Postal Service."
Chairman Kubayanda testified that he hopes Postal Service leadership will be more transparent on plan changes moving forward.
Other witnesses in attendance and pro more
Rep. Cleaver Joins Bipartisan Calls Opposing USPS Consolidation, Operational Changes Across the Country
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), along with a bipartisan group of 19 other Members of Congress, to decry the United States Postal Service's (USPS) recent nationwide consolidation and review announcements that could severely diminish mail service reliability for postal networks across the Country.
In a letter to P more
Sen. Barrasso Fights Back Against Supercharged IRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) pressed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel on the IRS' direct filing program, increased spending and bloated funding request.
Senator Barrasso highlighted how the IRS' direct filing portal puts American taxpayers at risk. By replacing the successful private sector options used by millions of taxpayers, this portal gives th more
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From George Washington University Adjunct Professor
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Anne Weismann, an adjunct professor at George Washington University, involving a hearing on March 20, 2024, entitled "Reforming Federal Records Management to Improve Transparency and Accountability":
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Chairman Peters, Ranking Member Paul, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify once again about needed reforms to the Federal more
Senators Collins, Manchin Lead Bicameral, Bipartisan Letter to USPS Opposing Consolidations, Operational Changes Across the Country
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
Senators Susan Collins and Joe Manchin (D-WV) led a bipartisan group of 22 Members of Congress, including Senator Angus King and Representative Jared Golden, in sending a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, opposing the United States Postal Service's (USPS) recent nationwide consolidation and review announcements that could severely diminish mail service reliability for postal networks more
State Dept.: Designation of Former Malawi Public Officials for Significant Corruption
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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The Department of State announced today the public designations of former Solicitor General and Principal Secretary of Justice Reyneck Matemba, former Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Agency Director John Suzi-Banda, former Malawi Police Service Attorney Mwabi Kaluba, and former Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service George Kainja, as generally ineligible for more
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri: St. Charles County Residents Accused of Forced Labor, Labor Trafficking and Theft
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri issued the following news release on April 16, 2024:
Four St. Charles County, Missouri residents have been indicted on charges including forced labor, labor trafficking and theft of government funds.
Venkatesh Sattaru, 35, of O'Fallon, Nikhil Penmatsa, 27, of Defiance, Sravan Penumetcha and Nitya Sattaru, both of St. Charles County, were indicted Wednesday in U.S. District Court in St. Louis.
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U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana: Former Regions Bank Manager Indicted for Embezzlement and Bank Fraud Scheme
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana issued the following news release:
A federal grand jury recently returned a four-count indictment charging Eric Jason Schouest, age 53, of Plaquemine, Louisiana, with embezzlement and bank fraud. Schouest appeared for his arraignment and pled not guilty to the pending charges.
According to court documents, Schouest was employed at Regions Bank from 2010 to 2021 as a branch manager overseei more
Womack Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to the USPS Opposing Consolidations, Operational Changes Across the Country
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of 22 Members of Congress in sending a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, decrying the United States Postal Service's (USPS) recent nationwide consolidation and review announcements that could severely diminish mail service reliability for postal networks across the country, including in Arkansas.Â
"A common theme o more
Bennet, Hickenlooper Push Back on USPS Proposal to Consolidate Grand Junction Mail Center
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper wrote to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to express concerns about proposed changes to the Grand Junction Processing and Distribution Center and their effects on jobs and mail delivery service for Colorado.
"While we appreciate USPS's efforts to improve mail delivery systems through the Delivering for Amer more
Calif. U.S. Attorney: Virginia-Based Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Bribery Conspiracy Involving Government Contracts Worth More Than $100 Million
SAN DIEGO, California, April 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California issued the following news release:
Cambridge International Systems, Inc., a defense contractor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, pleaded guilty in federal court today, admitting that it participated in a bribery scheme with the company's former Executive Vice President Russell Thurston, and former Naval Information Warfare Center employee James Soriano, among others.
According to Camb more
DOD IG: Audit of the Defense Logistics Agency Oversight of Defense Fuel Support Points - Report No. DODIG-2024-075
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Office of the Inspector General issued the following news:
The report identifies deficiencies in the management and oversight of defense fuel support points (DFSPs). DFSPs are bulk fuel storage facilities that receive, store, and issue fuel to Military Departments and Federal agencies.
"Compliance with oversight requirements for fuel storage facilities helps identify and prevent risks to the DoD's most precious resource--its peo more
Hawley Calls for Granholm Resignation Over Stock Trading Lies & Dark Money Connections
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
Today in a hearing of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) blasted Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm for lying about her personal stock holdings and for presiding over a culture of corruption where senior DOE employees trade and own stocks related to the agency's work. Hawley also pressed Granholm on her connection to dark money organiza more
Hawley Presses Postmaster General for Answers on Missouri Postal Issues
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
Today in a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Committee Hearing U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pushed Postmaster General and United States Postal Service (USPS) CEO Louis DeJoy for a timeline to rebuild the Post Office in Baring, Mo. that was destroyed in 2023. Senator Hawley also asked for an update on the ongoing postal delays in Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo.
In regard to the P more
Justice Dept.: Doctor Sentenced for Unlawful Distribution of Oxycodone
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
A New Jersey doctor was sentenced today to two years in prison and barred from practicing medicine for unlawfully distributing addictive opioids without performing necessary patient assessments.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Felicia E. Gonzalez, 65, of Toms River, prescribed oxycodone to three patients without conducting any physical examinations, developing treatment plans, o more
Justice Dept.: Owner of Former D.C.-Area Tax Preparation Business Sentenced for Tax Scheme
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
An Indiana woman was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for conspiring to file false tax returns, wire fraud and tax evasion.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Awett Tedla, now of Indianapolis, was the owner and operator of Speedy Tax Services LLC in Washington, D.C., and District Heights, Maryland. From 2012 through 2016, Tedla and her co-conspirators prepared and electronica more
PETA Urges Inspector General to Investigate Botched NIH-Funded Animal Experiments at UCLA
LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
PETA is calling for an investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General now that the federal agency charged with policing animal experimentation facilities has failed to adequately address a string of alarming animal welfare violations--including the deaths of mice in laboratories at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) more
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: Park Service Archeological Scandal Sparks No Reforms
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following news release on April 15, 2024:
A multi-year investigation has concluded that two National Park Service (NPS) archeologists committed extensive financial and ethical improprieties, but their trafficking in stolen Native American human remains did not constitute violations of law. That result creates a bad precedent which may hinder the legally required repatriation of such materials in the future, acc more
Rep. Jayapal Urging Accountability Following Reports of Mistreatment of Detained Persons at Immigration Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, is leading 47 Members of Congress in calling on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to provide answers on the troubling treatment of individuals held in immigration detention facilities. Recent reports have detailed serious problems related to the per more
Senator Marshall Questions United States Postal Service Postmaster General On Kansas City Mail Delays
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Inspector General Tammy Hull during a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing on oversight and concerns with the United States Postal Service and the unreliability of mail services in the Kansas City Area. Previously, Senator Marshall has written letters to Postmaster G more
VIDEO: During Senate Hearing, Rosen Blasts Postmaster General on Proposed Downsizing of Reno Mail Processing Facility
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
View Video of Senator Rosen's Questioning HERE
During a hearing of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) demanded that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy finally provide detailed information about the impact of his misguided proposal to downsize and relocate mail processing operations from Reno to Sacramento, which would hurt Nevadans. Senator Rose more
Gillibrand, Senators Announce Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Blast Overpressure and Protect Service Members
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Blast Overpressure Safety Act Would Require Defense Department To Enact Better Blast Overpressure Screening, Tracking, Prevention, And Treatment
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, alongside 11 other senators introduced the Blast Overpressure Safety Act - bipartisan legislation that would direct the Department of Defense (DoD) to enact a variety more
Justice Dept.: Man Charged for Over $70M Medicare Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
An indictment was unsealed in Tampa last week charging a Mississippi man for his alleged role in an over $70 million fraud scheme involving the payment of kickbacks and bribes to obtain doctors' orders for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME).
Joel Rufus French, 46, of Amory, made his initial appearance on April 11 in Oxford, Mississippi.
According to court documents, French allegedly ma more
Meet MOAA's 2024 Awardees
WASHINGTON, April 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
(This article by Charlsy Panzino originally appeared in the April 2024 issue of Military Officer, a magazine available to all MOAA Premium and Life members. Learn more about the magazine here; learn more about joining MOAA here.)
The eight recipients of MOAA's annual awards are working to improve the lives of servicemembers and veterans, and their families.
Their work r more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Bronx Tax Preparer Charged With Filing Tens of Thousands of False Tax Returns Causing Over $100 Million in Fraudulent Tax Loss
NEW YORK, April 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release:
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; Thomas Fattorusso, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation ("IRS-CI"); James Smith, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"); and Trevor R. Nelson, more
On Tax Day , N.C. U.S. Attorney's Office Heeds Warning About IRS Imposter Scams and Other Financial Schemes Targeting Older Adults
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina issued the following news release:
On Tax Day, the U.S. Attorney's Office heeds a warning against IRS imposter scams and other emerging and existing financial fraud schemes that target unsuspecting Americans, especially older adults. These scams often result in substantial monetary losses, causing financial hardship and emotional distress to individuals impacted by the fraud.
As pa more
On Tax Day, Warren Blasts Intuit for Deceptive TurboTax Ads and Junk Fees, Urges the FTC to Continue Cracking Down
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Chair Lina M. Khan of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), blasting Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, for continuing to relentlessly upsell TurboTax users despite numerous FTC and state lawsuits and settlements. Senator Warren applauded the FTC's oversight of Intuit, and urged the Commission to continue to take action to protect taxpayers more
Pa. U.S. Attorney: Former Owner of Philadelphia CDL School Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Bribing CDL Examiner and Witness Tampering
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Vladimir Tsymbalenko, 53, the former owner of Vlad's CDL School in Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 57 months' imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and a $5,000 fine by United States District Court Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl for bribing a Commercial Driver's License examiner to p more
Rep. Langworthy Introduces Protecting Whistleblowers from Retribution Act
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting Whistleblowers from Retribution Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13.
H.R. 7750. A bill to amend section 2303 of title 5, United States Code, to require the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of prohibited against employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for whistleblowing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accou more
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Blast Overpressure and Protect Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently introduced the Blast Overpressure Safety Act, bipartisan legislation that would direct the Department of Defense (DoD) to enact various measures to help mitigate and protect servicemembers from blast overpressure.
"We owe it to our veterans and servicemembers to remove barriers to brain health treatment and ensure preventive measures are taken to protec more
U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado: Return to Nature Funeral Home Owners Charged for Defrauding Clients, Defrauding Paycheck Protection Program
DENVER, Colorado, April 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado issued the following news release:
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces that Jon Hallford, age 44, and Carie Hallford, age 47, were indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly defrauding their funeral home clients, and for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which is part of The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Both Jon and more
With Senator Warnock, McBath, House Colleagues Press Senior USPS Leaders for Accountability in Mail Delays
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Today, Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA-07), joined by U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and a group of House colleagues from Georgia, pressed top leaders at the United States Postal Service (USPS) about the implementation of the agency's "Delivering for America" (DFA) plan following recent reporting from local news outlets detailing ongoing delays and disruptions in mail processing and delivery i more
DOT IG: 'Opportunities Exist To Improve FHWA's Oversight of STIPs Including Those With IIJA-Funded Projects'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Transportation Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. ST2024021) on April 1, 2024, entitled "Opportunities Exist To Improve FHWA's Oversight of STIPs Including Those With IIJA-Funded Projects."
Here are excerpts:
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What We Looked At
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) oversees approximately $350 billion appropriated for FHWA programs and activities by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021. To ensure proper planning a more
DOT IG: 'Quality Control Review on a Single Audit of the Metropolitan Transit Authority, Nashville, Tenn.'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Transportation Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. QC2024022) on April 3, 2024, entitled "Quality Control Review on a Single Audit of the Metropolitan Transit Authority, Nashville, Tennessee."
Here are excerpts:
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What We Looked At
In 2023, we conducted a quality control review (QCR) of Crosslin PLLC's single audit of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) of Nashville, TN, for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022 (OIG Report Number more
Energy IG: 'Allegations Regarding Timekeeping and Personnel Practices at Sandia National Laboratories'
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSrep) -- The Energy Inspector General issued the following report (No. DOE-OIG-24-16) on April 1, 2024, entitled "Allegations Regarding Timekeeping and Personnel Practices at Sandia National Laboratories."
Here are excerpts:
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The Office of Inspector General received allegations regarding inappropriate timekeeping and personnel practices at Sandia National Laboratories' (SNL) Badge Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The allegations stated that a manager: (1) instru more
EPA IG: 'Half the States Did Not Include Climate Adaptation or Related Resilience Efforts in Their Clean Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plans'
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency Inspector General issued the following xx-page report (No. 24-P-0031) on April 8, 2024, entitled "Half the States Did Not Include Climate Adaptation or Related Resilience Efforts in Their Clean Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plans."
Here are excerpts:
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At A Glance
Why We Did This Audit
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General conducted this audit to determine to what extent (1) the more
FCC IG: 'FY 2021 Privacy & Data Protection Inspection'
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSRep) -- The Federal Communications Commission Inspector General issued the following 16-page audit report (No. 21-INSP-10-01) on March 29, 2024, entitled "FY 2021 Privacy & Data Protection Inspection."
Here are excerpts:
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OIG Highlights
What We Reviewed
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an inspection in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 2000ee-2, which requires each agency to establish and implement comprehensive privacy and data protection procedure more
FCC IG: 'Performance Audit of Universal Service Fund, Rural Healthcare, Telecommunications Program at Mt. Rogers Community Services for FY 2019 & FY 2020'
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSRep) -- The Federal Communications Commission Inspector General issued the following 11-page audit report (No. 23-AUD-02-02) on Feb. 28, 2024, entitled "Performance Audit of the Universal Service Fund, Rural Healthcare, Telecommunications Program at Mt. Rogers Community Services for FY 2019 and FY 2020."
Here are excerpts:
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OIG Highlights
What We Audited
The Office of Inspector General conducted a performance audit of Mount (Mt.) Rogers Community Services (CS), more
GSA IG: 'Implementation Review of Corrective Action Plan Audit of PBS's Approval Process for Minor Repair and Alteration Projects'
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSrep) -- The General Services Administration Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. A240042) on April 12, 2024, entitled "Implementation Review of Corrective Action Plan Audit of PBS's Approval Process for Minor Repair and Alteration Projects Report Number A190100/P/5/R22005 May 9, 2022:"
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Table of Contents
Introduction ... 1
Results ... 3
Appendixes
Appendix A - Corrective Action Plan for Report Number A190100/P/5/R22005 ... A-1
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HHS IG Audit: 'ACF Has Enhanced Some Cybersecurity Controls Over Unaccompanied Children Portal & Data But Improvements Are Needed'
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSres) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. A-18-22-03200) on on March 28, 2024, entitled "ACF Has Enhanced Some Cybersecurity Controls Over the Unaccompanied Children Portal and Data But Improvements Are Needed" filed under the Administration for Children and Families.
Here are excerpts:
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Report in Brief
Why OIG Dd This Audit
The UC Program has experienced heightened attention and oversight from the Office of more
HHS IG Audit: 'Administration for Children & Families Data Hosted in Certain Cloud Information Systems May Be at a High Risk of Compromise'
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSres) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. A-18-22-08020) on March 28, 2024, entitled "Administration for Children and Families Data Hosted in Certain Cloud Information Systems May Be at a High Risk of Compromise" filed under the Administration for Children and Families.
Here are excerpts:
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Report in Brief
Why OIG Did This Audit
This audit is one in a series of audits that will examine whether HHS and its oper more
Interior IG: 'Bureau of Reclamation's Drought Mitigation Plans & Activities'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following flash report (No. 2023-WR-032) on March 29, 2024, entitled "The Bureau of Reclamation's Drought Mitigation Plans and Activities."
Here are excerpts:
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Definitions
An acre foot - is the volume of water needed to cover 1 acre (43,560 square feet) at a depth of 1 foot, which is 325,851 gallons.
A canal is a channel, usually open, that conveys water by gravity to areas such as farms and municipalities.
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Interior IG: 'Department Comply With Requirements in Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Section 40206'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2023-ISP-013) on March 29, 2024, entitled "The Department Should Comply With Requirements in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Section 40206."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Deb Haaland, Secretary, Department of the Interior
From: Mark Greenblatt, Inspector General
Subject: Final Inspection Report - The U.S. Department of the Interior Should Comply With Requirements in Infrastructure Inves more
Interior IG: 'Department Did Not Ensure Its Wildland Firefighting Bureaus Conducted Routine Vehicle Inspections'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2022-ER-021) on March 21, 2024, entitled "The U.S. Department of the Interior Did Not Ensure Its Wildland Firefighting Bureaus Conducted Routine Vehicle Inspections."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Jeffrey Rupert, Director, Office of Wildland Fire
Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs
Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
Steven Feldgus, Deputy Ass more
Interior IG: 'Department Needs To Better Protect Data Stored in Cloud From Risk of Unauthorized Access'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2022-ITA-025) on Feb. 21, 2024, entitled "The Department Needs To Better Protect Data Stored in the Cloud From the Risk of Unauthorized Access."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Darren Ash, Chief Information Officer
From: Kathleen Sedney, Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations
Subject: Final Evaluation Report - The U.S. Department of the Interior Needs To Better Prot more
Interior IG: 'Indian Affairs Is Unable To Effectively Manage Deferred Maintenance of School Facilities'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2022-CR-036) on March 29, 2024, entitled "Indian Affairs Is Unable To Effectively Manage Deferred Maintenance of School Facilities."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs
Darry LaCounte, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Tony Dearman, Director, Bureau of Indian Education
From: Kathleen Sedney, Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, and more
Interior IG: 'National Park Service Should Clarify Oversight Responsibilities for Childcare Centers Operating in National Parks'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following management advisory (No. 22-0609) on March 27, 2024, entitled "The National Park Service Should Clarify Oversight Responsibilities for Childcare Centers Operating in National Parks."
Here are excerpts:
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In the course of other work, we learned that Yosemite National Park Childcare Center (Yosemite Childcare Center) operates two childcare facilities at Yosemite National Park (Yosemite). We identified what appears t more
Interior IG: 'Offshore Company Falsified Site Clearance Certification'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following summary report (No. 19-0821) on Feb. 7, 2024, entitled "Offshore Company Falsified Site Clearance Certification:"
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The OIG investigated allegations that a company submitted false documentation to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) regarding the final site clearance of offshore production platforms located in the Gulf of Mexico. Site clearance, as mandated by 30 C.F.R. Sec. 250.1703, requires more
Interior IG: 'U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to State of Arizona, Game & Fish Department, From July 1, 2019, Through June 30, 2021'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 2022-WR-003) on March 25, 2024, entitled "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Arizona, Game and Fish Department, From July 1, 2019, Through June 30, 2021, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Martha Williams, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
From: Bryan Brazil, Director, Western Region Audit Division
Subje more
Interior IG: 'U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to State of Louisiana, Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, From July 1, 2019, Through June 30, 2021'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 2023-CR-001) on March 29, 2024, entitled "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Louisiana, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, From July 1, 2019, Through June 30, 2021, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Martha Williams, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
From: Amy R. Billings, Director, Central Region Audi more
Interior IG: 'U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to State of Wyoming, Game & Fish Department, From July 1, 2020, Through June 30, 2022'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 2023-CGD-037) on March 21, 2024, entitled "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Wyoming, Game and Fish Department, From July 1, 2020, Through June 30, 2022, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Martha Williams, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
From: Jessica Brower, Director, Contract and Grant Division
Subj more
Justice IG Audit: 'Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department's Equitable Sharing Program Activities, Dulles, Virginia'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-057) on March 28, 2024, regarding the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department's Equitable Sharing Program Activities, Dulles, Virginia.
Here are excerpts:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objective
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has completed an audit to assess whether the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department (MWAA PD more
Justice IG: 'Findings of Misconduct by a FBI Assistant Section Chief for Failing to Timely Report an Intimate or Romantic Relationship With a Subordinate'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following investigative summary (No. 24-059) on April 9, 2024, entitled "Findings of Misconduct by a Federal Bureau of Investigation Assistant Section Chief for Failing to Timely Report an Intimate or Romantic Relationship with a Subordinate, Engaging in an Inappropriate Hiring or Organizational Decision, and Engaging in Off Duty Unprofessional Conduct."
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) more
Labor IG Issues Memorandum on Review of Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Relief and Its Impact on Six Different U.S. Communities
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Labor Inspector General issued the following memorandum (No. 19-24-002-03-315) on March 28, 2024, regarding the review of Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Relief and its impact on six different U.S. Communities.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: BRENT PARTON, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training
FROM: CAROLYN R. HANTZ, Assistant Inspector General for Audit
SUBJECT: A Review of Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Relief and Its Impact more
Postal Service IG: 'Brookland Station in Washington, D.C. - Delivery Operations'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-065-1-R24) on April 11, 2024, entitled "Brookland Station in Washington, D.C.: Delivery Operations."
Here are excerpts:
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Background
The U.S. Postal Service's mission is to provide timely, reliable, secure, and affordable mail and package delivery to more than 160 million residential and business addresses across the country. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG more
Postal Service IG: 'Efficiency of Operations at the Curseen-Morris Processing & Distribution Center, Washington, D.C.'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-063-R24) on April 11, 2024, entitled "Efficiency of Operations at the Curseen-Morris Processing and Distribution Center, Washington, D.C."
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Background
The U.S. Postal Service needs effective and productive operations to fulfill its mission of providing prompt, reliable, and affordable mail service to the American public. It has a vast transportation network that more
Postal Service IG: 'Lammond Riggs Station in Washington D.C. - Delivery Operations'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-065-2-R24) on April 11, 2024, entitled "Lammond Riggs Station in Washington D.C.: Delivery Operations."
Here are excerpts:
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Background
The U.S. Postal Service's mission is to provide timely, reliable, secure, and affordable mail and package delivery to more than 160 million residential and business addresses across the country. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General ( more
Postal Service IG: 'Ward Place Carrier Annex in Washington, D.C. - Delivery Operations'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-065-3-R24) on April 11, 2024, entitled "Ward Place Carrier Annex in Washington, D.C.: Delivery Operations."
Here are excerpts:
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Background
The U.S. Postal Service's mission is to provide timely, reliable, secure, and affordable mail and package delivery to more than 160 million residential and business addresses across the country. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector Gener more
Postal Service IG: 'Washington D.C. District - Delivery Operations'
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-065) April 11, 2024, entitled "Washington D.C. District: Delivery Operations."
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We performed a self-initiated audit at the Curseen-Morris Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) and three delivery units serviced by the P&DC during the week of February 5, 2023. The delivery units included the Brookland Station, Lammond Riggs Station, and Ward Place Annex located more
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSrep) -- The Small Business Administration Inspector General issued the following report (No. 24-13) on April 9, 2024, entitled "Hurricanes Fiona and Ian - Initial Disaster Assistance and Recovery Response."
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
What OIG Reviewed
This report presents the results of our inspection of the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster assistance response to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. In September 2022, both hurricanes made lan more
Social Security IG: 'FY 2023 Periodic Assessment of Administration's Charge Card Programs'
WOODLAWN, Maryland, April 14 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued an 18-page audit report (No. 032314) on April 3, 2024, entitled "Fiscal 2023 Periodic Assessment of the Administration's Charge Card Programs."
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MEMORANDUM
To: Martin O'Malley, Commissioner
From: Gail S. Ennis, Inspector General
Subject: Fiscal Year 2023 Periodic Assessment of the Social Security Administration's Charge Card Programs
The attached fin more
State Department IG Issues Management Letter Related to Audit of International Boundary & Water Commission, U.S. and Mexico, U.S. Section, FY 2023 Financial Statements
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSrep) -- The State Department Inspector General issued the following management letter (No. AUD-FM-24-15) on April 2, 2024, related to the audit of the International Boundary and Water Commission, U.S. and Mexico, U.S. Section, FY 2023 financial statements:
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To the United States Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, U.S. Section, and the Acting Inspector General:
Kearney & Company, P.C. (referred to as "we" her more
VA IG: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSrep) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following oversight report (No. 23-00096-122) on April 2, 2024, entitled "Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines."
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Report Overview
This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program (CHIP) report provides a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered in the inpatient and outpatient settings of more
Justice Department's Procurement Collusion Strike Force Announces Four New National Law Enforcement Partners
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
The Justice Department announced today that the Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) is adding four new national partners for a total of 38 agencies and offices committed to deterring, detecting, investigating and prosecuting antitrust crimes and related schemes that target government procurement, grants and program funding at all levels of government.
The new partners include three U.S. Attorneys' O more
Justice Dept.: 2 Doctors Sentenced for $4M Fraudulent Urine Drug Testing Scheme
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
The owner and the medical director of a Kentucky pain clinic were sentenced yesterday for their respective roles in a scheme that defrauded Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance companies of over $4 million for medically unnecessary urine drug testing.
Dr. William Lawrence Siefert, 70, of Dayton, Ohio, the clinic's medical director, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison and ordered to more
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Durham College: OTA/PTA and Journalism Students Collaborate on Annual Newsletter
OSHAWA, Ontario, April 25 -- Durham College issued the following news:
A quick hallway chat between two Durham College (DC) faculty members sparked an annual partnership, benefiting students from both the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) program and the Journalism - Mass Media program.
The partnership produces the Rehab Matters Newsletter - which just published its sixth edition - where the OTA/PTA students focus on writing about a rehab matter in the Ca more
L.A. Times and Scripps News Win National Headliner Award
EL SEGUNDO, California, April 25 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release:
The Los Angeles Times has won a National Headliner Award for "In Real Life: Crossing the Line," a documentary collaboration with Scripps News. Founded in 1934 by the Press Club of Atlantic City, the competition is one of the oldest and largest annual contests recognizing outstanding journalism. The 90th annual National Headliner Awards were announced on Apr. 10.
The Times and Scripps News won first pla more
L.A. Times Columnist Michael Hiltzik Receives Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis
EL SEGUNDO, California, April 25 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release:
Los Angeles Times Columnist Michael Hiltzik has earned the 2024 Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis Journalism from the Sidney Hillman Foundation. The 74th annual awards, which honor journalists who pursue investigative reporting and deep storytelling in service of the common good, were announced on Apr. 24.
Hiltzik was recognized for his "indispensable columns on disinformation and the political ec more
Local Media Consortium: New Series of The Exchange Highlights Black Business Leaders Advancing Equity in Their Communities
SARASOTA, Florida, April 25 -- The Local Media Consortium, a partnership of local newspapers, broadcast stations and digital media companies, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The Exchange, a project led by Deloitte and a consortium of Black-owned local publishers, today announced it has published a new series of branded articles highlighting Black business leaders, a new feature tailored for diverse audiences. Launched last year, The Exchange is a pilot project managed by th more
NABJ Issues Statement on Westword's Egregious March Cover
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The National Association of Black Journalists issued the following news:
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is disappointed with the image created for Westword's "Armed and Dangerous" cover. It projects an image of young Black men as criminals and plays into the worst stereotypes and innuendoes.
Westword's March 28 issue had an original cover highlighting coverage about how "Colorado's Youngest Criminals Aren't Kidding Around."
The cover featured a y more
Society of Professional Journalists: Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 Winners Announced
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news:
The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 11 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.
SPJ's Region 11 comprises Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada and Mariana Islands. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions.
National winners will be notified in the late spring.
MOE Awa more
SPJ Continues to Call for the Release of Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich and All Imprisoned Journalists
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news:
The Society of Professional Journalists continues to call for the release of Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich and strongly condemns the Moscow court that rejected Gershkovich's appeal to end his pretrial detention. This comes just after a month marking his one-year imprisonment anniversary.
"Evan should be home with his family, and not stuck behind bars for simply doing his j more
University of Missouri Journalism School: New Reporters With Report for America to Expand Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 25 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
Report for America, a national journalism service program, announced the selection of a new cohort of journalists who will join the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an award-winning environmental journalism collaborative.
The 11 new journalists who will work with the Ag & Water Desk are among the 2024-25 corps members selected by Report for America. Fiv more
University of Missouri Journalism School: Science and Data Journalist Maria Parazo Rose to Deliver Smith/Patterson Lecture
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 25 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release on April 24, 2024:
The Missouri School of Journalism will welcome Maria Parazo Rose, a journalist and spatial data analyst at Grist, for the Smith/Patterson Science Journalism Lecture on Thursday, April 25. The lecture and Q&A, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 6 p.m. in Smith Forum, with free pizza available at 5:30.
Rose's work, which often examines how l more
Alliance for Securing Democracy: New Report Highlights Best Practices to Counter Election Disinformation
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSres) -- The Alliance for Securing Democracy issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
The Alliance for Securing Democracy (ASD) at the German Marshall Fund, in partnership with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), today released a new report titled "Building Resilience Against Election Influence Operations: Preparing for the European Elections in 2024 and Beyond." With elections taking place this year in which nearly half the world's pop more
Cal Poly Student Journalist, FAC Sue University For Withholding Public Records
SAN RAFAEL, California, April 24 -- The First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Elizabeth Wilson, a student journalist at Mustang News, the student paper at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), today sued the school for violating the California Public Records Act by refusing to disclose public records she requested more than 18 months ago. Wilson made the requests while researching stories on campus sexual assault, labor vio more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: A Conversation With Second Rough Draft's Richard J. Tofel (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on April 22, 2024:
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A Conversation With Second Rough Draft's Richard J. Tofel (Part 1 of 2)
By Michael E. Hartmann
After getting bachelor's, law, and master's degrees from Harvard, Richard J. Tofel began an interestingly varied career by first practicing law in 1983. He has since also been assistant publisher and assistant managing editor of The Wall Street Journal and a vice president and assistant gene more
CNN's John Berman and Sara Sidner Serve Up Coverage of the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner on CNN, CNN International & Max - Bringing Viewers to Washington's Premiere Gala on Saturday, April 27
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- CNN issued the following news on April 23, 2024:
CNN anchors John Berman and Sara Sidner (CNN News Central, weekdays 7am-10am) will host CNN's live coverage of the 2024 White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday, April 27, on CNN, CNN International, and Max, beginning at 7:00pm. All times Eastern.
Berman and Sidner will host the broadcast from CNN's bureau in Washington, DC. From the guest arrivals to the after-event recap, CNN's White House Corresponden more
Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Sandra Moore as the 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture.
"I am so pleased to announce Sandra Moore as this year's Woman of the Year in Agriculture, and I am even more excited to share that she is the first win more
Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression: Journalist Jailed for Asking Police a Question Seeks Supreme Court Review
LAREDO, Texas, April 24 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release:
A journalist was thrown in a Texas jail for doing her job. Years later and still seeking justice, she is taking her case to the Supreme Court with the help of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
"If they can throw me in jail for asking a question, none of our free speech rights are safe," said Priscilla Villarreal. "Our First Amendment rights don't depend on our po more
Grand Valley State University: Over 3,100 Students to Participate in Commencement Ceremonies, Timothy Shriver to Give Commencement Address
ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 24 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
GVSU students are scheduled to cross the stage during the Winter 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at Van Andel Arena.
The webpage, What to Expect on Commencement Day , will include information on arrival times, parking, the arena's no-bag policy and more.
Ceremony details for the 3,108 graduates are outlined below:
Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m:
* College of Edu more
Purdue University Northwest to Honor 834 Candidates at Spring Commencement
WESTVILLE, Indiana, April 24 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release:
Purdue University Northwest will host commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4.
A total of 834 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW's academic colleges of Business; Engineering and Sciences; Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; Nursing; and Technology. Honors College graduates who have completed enriched multidisciplinary academic opportunities, leadership engagement and community s more
Society for Science Welcomes Two New Members to the National Leadership Council
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release:
Society for Science is pleased to announce that Lester Mackey and Naomi Shah have joined the Society's National Leadership Council (NLC). Formed in 2018, the NLC comprises alumni from the Society's three science competitions: the Science Talent Search, the International Science and Engine more