Biden Administration Releases Implementation Strategy for $50 Billion CHIPS for America program

September 6, 2022

Biden Administration Releases Implementation Strategy for $50 Billion CHIPS for America program ASowah@doc.gov Tue, 09/06/2022 – 06:35 ICT Supply Chain FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov Strategy includes key initiatives, timelines for funding notices, recommendations for successful applications Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce released its strategy outlining how…

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SEC Charges Venture Capital Adviser Energy Innovation Capital Management for Overcharging Fees

September 2, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Energy Innovation Capital Management, LLC (EIC), a California-based exempt reporting adviser, with charging excess management fees from two venture capital funds. EIC has returned $678,681 plus… Full report at: Read More

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VA will offer abortion counseling and – in certain cases – abortions to pregnant Veterans and VA beneficiaries

September 2, 2022

Last night, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted to the Federal Register an interim final rule that will allow VA to provide access to abortion counseling and – in certain cases – abortions to pregnant Veterans and VA beneficiaries. Specifically, VA will provide access to abortions when the life or health of the pregnant Veteran…

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President Biden to Announce 21 Winners of $1 Billion American Rescue Plan Regional Challenge

September 2, 2022

President Biden to Announce 21 Winners of $1 Billion American Rescue Plan Regional Challenge ASowah@doc.gov Fri, 09/02/2022 – 06:06 Investing in communities and workers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 2, 2022 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov Funding Provides Regional Investments to Transform Local Economies, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Jumpstart Emerging Industries, and Prepare Workforce for the…

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US Department of Labor orders Wells Fargo to pay more than $22M for retaliating against executive that alleged financial misconduct

September 1, 2022

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Commerce Department Releases RFI Results on CHIPS Program

September 1, 2022

Commerce Department Releases RFI Results on CHIPS Program ASowah@doc.gov Thu, 09/01/2022 – 10:05 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 1, 2022 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov Report Details Public Recommendations for Supporting a Strong Domestic Semiconductor Industry As the U.S. Department of Commerce prepares to announce its high-level strategy for the $50 billion Creating Helpful Incentives…

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VA national cemeteries call on volunteers to participate in National Day of Service

August 31, 2022

VA national cemeteries are looking for volunteers to participate in the Sept. 9 National Day of Service to honor those who served in the nation’s armed forces in the 21 years since 9/11. Read more from the VA: Read More

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Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the Arizona Tribal Grant Announcement

August 31, 2022

Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the Arizona Tribal Grant Announcement KCPullen@doc.gov Wed, 08/31/2022 – 09:16 Infrastructure Minority business growth AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov Gina M. Raimondo Thank you, Senator Kelly, for the introduction and for your incredible work to connect the unserved,…

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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $105 Million in Grants to Expand High-Speed Internet Access on Tribal Land in Arizona

August 30, 2022

Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $105 Million in Grants to Expand High-Speed Internet Access on Tribal Land in Arizona ASowah@doc.gov Tue, 08/30/2022 – 16:18 Investing in communities and workers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov More than $634 million awarded to 25 Tribal Entities in August The Department of…

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SEC Charges Advisory Firm and Executives with Devising an Elaborate Scheme to Defraud Clients out of More Than $75 Million

August 30, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged two North Carolina-based executives, Gregory E. Lindberg and Christopher Herwig, and their Malta-based registered investment adviser, Standard Advisory Services Limited, for defrauding clients out of… Full report at: Read More

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