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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is commending the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) new rule mandating that railroads provide first responders with real-time information on …
Senator Casey Applauds New Rule on Hazmat Train Safety Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major move to advance animal health and veterinary science, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new grant opportunity on Thursday. The initiative aims …
FDA Launches Initiative to Boost Animal Health Research Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant allocation of $10 million to 65 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across 32 states. This …
HUD Allocates $10 Million to Enhance Safety in Public Housing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $10 million in grants under its Homeownership Initiative. The funding will be distributed …
HUD Awards $10 Million to Support Homeownership Counseling Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released an updated Climate Adaptation Plan. This move is part of a larger effort by more than 20 federal agencies …
USDA Releases Updated Climate Adaptation Plan to Strengthen Resilience Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making significant changes to its disability determination process, aiming to modernize and improve how disability benefits are assessed. The agency administers …
Social Security Updates Disability Determination Process Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Researchers from several federal health agencies have found that Medicare beneficiaries who survive a nonfatal overdose face a high risk of subsequent overdoses and death. The study, …
Study Reveals High Risk of Subsequent Overdoses Among Medicare Beneficiaries Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has secured settlements against the operators of a large-scale sweepstakes scam that defrauded consumers out of millions of dollars. The settlements permanently …
FTC Shuts Down Sweepstakes Scam Operators in Landmark Settlement Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that payments under the Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) Program for the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) will …
CMS to Conclude Accelerated Payments for Cyberattack-Affected Healthcare Providers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that its law enforcement actions resulted in over $324 million in refunds to consumers in 2023. The agency’s Annual Report on …
FTC Returns $324 Million to Consumers in 2023 Read More