U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Celebrates the Anniversary of the Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

November 15, 2022

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Celebrates the Anniversary of the Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act KCPullen@doc.gov Tue, 11/15/2022 – 10:48 Infrastructure Minority business growth FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo issued the following statement regarding the one…

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Social Security Administration Equity Action Plan

November 15, 2022
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 15, 2022 – The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) serves as the nation’s most extensive federal program and provides a safety net for millions of individuals. In an executive summary, the SSA recently addressed its intent to address the barriers that many people have encountered when attempting to secure benefits.…

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Construction Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging and Bribery

November 14, 2022

A construction company owner became the third person to plead guilty for his role in a bid-rigging and bribery scheme involving California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) improvement and repair contracts. From the U.S. Department of Justice: Read More

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SEC Charges S&P Global Ratings with Conflict of Interest Violations

November 14, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged S&P Global Ratings, a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) registered with the Commission, with violating conflict of interest rules designed to prevent sales and marketing… Full report at: Read More

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Georgia Woman Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Bank Fraud, Identity Theft, and CARES Act Fraud

November 14, 2022

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Mississippi: Jackson, Miss. – An Austell, Georgia woman was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and committing COVID-relief fraud while on pretrial release, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Gail S. Ennis, Inspector General of the Social Security Administration.…

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Jet Engine Installed on NASA’s X-59

November 14, 2022

NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 now has the engine that will power it in flight. Full report from NASA: Read More

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US Department of Labor urges vigilance by first responders, recovery crews, public to protect themselves from hazards in tropical storm recovery

November 14, 2022

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Department of Commerce Statement on December IPEF Negotiations in Australia

November 14, 2022

Department of Commerce Statement on December IPEF Negotiations in Australia KCPullen@doc.gov Mon, 11/14/2022 – 10:28 Export and investment promotion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 14, 2022 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov Today, the Department of Commerce released the following statement after the Australian government’s announcement that the first round of in-person negotiations for the Indo-Pacific…

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ICYMI: U.S. Department of Education Launches New Initiative to Support Career-Connected Learning and Increase Job Pathways for Young Americans 

November 14, 2022

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Education Launches New Initiative to Support Career-Connected Learning and Increase Job Pathways for Young Americans  ASowah@doc.gov Mon, 11/14/2022 – 06:15 Investing in communities and workers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 14, 2022 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov Raise the Bar: Unlocking Career Success Initiative is a joint-effort supported by the Departments…

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NASA Space Biology Bootcamp Teaches the Teachers, Reaching More Students

November 10, 2022

When a team of NASA researchers set out to help train a diverse new generation of space biologists, they wanted to magnify their impact on today’s students. So, they decided to teach the teachers. Full report from NASA: Read More

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