IRS says 159 million Economic Impact Payments Processed

IRS says 159 million Economic Impact Payments Processed| site |



IRS says Low-income people and others who aren’t required to file tax returns can quickly register for payment with IRS Non-Filers tool


(June 3, 2020) - - Today (June 3, 2020), the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published the following information: WASHINGTON — With 159 million Economic Impact Payments processed, the Internal Revenue Service reminds many low-income Americans w...

Agencies Issue Host State Loan-to-Deposit Ratios| site |


(June 2, 2020) - - Today (June 2, 2020), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) published the following information:

Joint Release

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Agencies Issue Host State Loan-to-Deposit Ratios

The Board of Governors...

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo’s Meeting with Tiananmen Square Survivors| site |


(June 3, 2020) - - Today (June 3, 2020), U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus provided the following information: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo was honored to meet yesterday with Wang Dan, Su Xiaokang, Liane Lee, and Henry Li – four of the thousands of brave participants in the heroic protests for democracy that were brutally put down by the Chinese Communist Party on Ju...

Statement of U.S. Secretary of State on the Release of Michael White| site |


(June 4, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State released the follows statement issued by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: We are bringing another American home. Michael White, a U.S. Navy veteran who has been wrongfully jailed in Iran for nearly two years, has been released. He is now on his way back to the United States, where we look forward to reuniting him with his family. I c...

U.S. Education Secretary DeVos Approves Second Wave of Perkins Career and Technical Education State Plans| site |



Plans detail how states will use federal investment to offer students multiple pathways to success


(May 29, 2020) - - Today (May 29, 2020), the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today the Department of Education has approved nine additional ...

Statement of the G7 Finance Ministers on Debt Transparency and Sustainability| site |



(June 3, 2020) - - Today (June 3, 2020), the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information: WASHINGTON – We continue to work together to advance the international economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the poorest and most vulnerable countries. COVID-19 has exacerbated existing debt vulnerabilities in many low-income countries, highlightin...

Federal Reserve Board announces an Expansion in the Number and Type of Entities Eligible to Directly use its Municipal Liquidity Facility| site |


(June 3, 2020) - - Today (June 3, 2020), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System published the following information: The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced an expansion in the number and type of entities eligible to directly use its Municipal Liquidity Facility (MLF). Under the new terms, all U.S. states will...

U.S. Department of Labor Awards nearly $24 Million in Grants for Job Corps Scholars Program for At-Risk Youth| site |



(May 28, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Labor published the following information: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the awarding of 20 grants totaling nearly $24 million as part of the Job Corps Scholars Program, a new national demonstration project aimed at providing at-risk youth with job skills instruction, educational...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup May 28, 2020| site |



(May 28, 2020) - - Today (May 28, 2020), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the following information:

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic:

• The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Stryker Sustainability Solutions (SSS) VHP N95 Respirator Decontamination System

...

National Transportation Safety Board calls for Renewed Road Safety Effort as Nation Reopens | site |


(May 18, 2020) - - Today (May 18, 2020), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: WASHINGTON (May 18, 2020) — The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on Americans to practice highway safety with the same sense of responsibility they applied to reducing the spread of the coronavirus when they take to the nation’s roads as th...

Tenth Circuit Upholds FDIC Ownership of Tax Refunds in Cases of Failed Banks| site |



(May 27, 2020) - - Today (May 27, 2020), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) published the following information: WASHINGTON -- In a case remanded by the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit yesterday issued a favorable decision holding tax refunds generated by a failed bank belonged to the FDIC as receiver rather than the bankruptcy trustee for...

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System publishes Minutes of the Board's Discount Rate Meeting on April 29, 2020 | site |


(May 26, 2020) - - Today (May 26, 2020), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System published the following information:

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes of its interest rate meeting on April 29, 2020.

The minutes are attached.



Attachment (PDF)...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $15 Million to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Tribal Communities| site |



(May 28, 2020) - - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published (today) the following information: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $15 million to 52 Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban Indian health organizations, and other h...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says United States Coronavirus (COVID-19) Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 | site |


May 28, 2020) - - Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the following information: Today the number of people in the United States who have died from COVID-19 surpassed 100,000. Families, friends, coworkers, loved ones and community members are grieving for each person who has been lost to this disease. Reaching the milesto...

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Agenda for May 27 Meeting of the Asset Management Advisory Committee | site |



(May 21, 2020) - - Today (May 21, 2020), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published the following information: Washington D.C., May 21, 2020 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today released the agenda for the May 27 meeting of the Asset Management Advisory Committee (AMAC). AMAC was formed to provide the Commission with divers...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updates COVID-19 Transmission Webpage to Clarify Information about Types of Spread| site |



(May 22, 2020) - - Today (May 22, 2020), The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the following information: CDC actively reviews our website to make sure the content is accessible and clear for all types of audiences. As a result of one such review, edits were made to the organization of the COVID-19 transmissio...

Federal Reserve Board extends the Application Period for Membership on the Community Advisory Council | site |



(May 26, 2020) - - Today, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System published the following information: The Federal Reserve Board has extended until July 3, 2020, the application period for membership on the Community Advisory Council. The application period has been extended in light of ongoing challenges for households and businesses caused by th...

CMS NEWS ALERT May 19, 2020 | site |



(May 19, 2020) - - Today (May 19, 2020), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the following "CMS NEWS ALERT May 19, 2020":

As part of the ongoing White House Task Force efforts taken in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), following is a summary of recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) actions. To keep up with the important Task Force work being done in response to...

Trump Administration Announces Changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D to Provide Better Coverage and Increase Access for Medicare Beneficiaries| site |



May 22, 2020) - - Today (May 22, 2020), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the following information: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today finalized requirements that will increase access to telehealth for seniors in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, expand the types of supplementa...

Trump Administration Announces Changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D to Provide Better Coverage and Increase Access for Medicare Beneficiaries | site | May 22, 2020) - - Today (May 22, 2020), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the following information: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today finalized requirements that will increase access to telehealth for seniors in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, expand the types of supplemental benefits avai...

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Provides Promised Transparency for Coronavirus COVID-19 Antibody Tests| site |



(May 21, 2020) - - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published today (May 21, 2020) the following information:

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a list of antibody tests that are being removed from the “notification list” of tests being offered under the Policy for Coronavirus Disease-2019 Tests During the Public Health...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Kadhimi| site |



(May 22, 2020) - - Today (May 22, 2020), Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson, provided the following information: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to discuss Iraq’s economic crisis as well as the upcoming U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue. Secretary Pompeo urged Prime...

U.S. Education Secretary DeVos Approves First Wave of Perkins Career and Technical Education State Plans| site |



Plans detail how states will use federal investment to offer students multiple pathways to success


(May 22, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today the Department of Education has approved six career and technical education (...

Brian P. Brooks to Become Acting Comptroller of the Currency| site |



(May 21, 2020) - - Today (May 21, 2020), the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information: WASHINGTON – Comptroller of the Currency Joseph M. Otting today announced that he will step down from office on May 29, 2020. As designated by Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin and pursuant to 12 USC 4, First Deputy Comptroller and Chief Operating Officer Brian P. Brooks will...

IRS Nationwide Tax Forums go Virtual in 2020 | site |



Tax pros can choose from up to 30 webinars beginning in July


(May 21, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published the following information: WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the 2020 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums will be held virtually in 2020 with a series of live-streamed webinars beginning this July. "Given restrictions on large gatherings and di...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces 45-Day Compliance Deadline Extension for Providers| site |



(May 22, 2020) - - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published (today) the following information: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing a 45 day deadline extension for providers who are receiving payments from the Provider Relief Fund to accept the Terms and Conditions for Provider Relief Fund paymen...

U.S. Department of Transportation Modernizes Hours of Service Rules to Improve Safety and Increase Flexibility for America’s Truckers| site |

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(May 14, 2020) - - Today (May 14, 2020), the U.S. Department...

Treasury, IRS release Latest State-by-State Economic Impact Payment Figures for May 22, 2020 | site |



(May 22, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published the following information: WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today released updated state-by-state figures for Economic Impact Payments reflecting the opening weeks of the program. "Economic Impact Payments have continued going out at a rapid rate to Amer...

U.S. Department of Labor Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies for Coronavirus| site |



(May 19, 2020) - - Today (May 19, 2020) the U.S. Department of Labor published the following information: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA's requirements with respect to coronavirus as economies reopen in states throughout the country. Throughout the course of the pande...

IRS adds Phone Operators to answer Economic Impact Payment Questions | site |





(May 18, 2020) - - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published (today) the following information: WASHINGTON — Today, the Internal Revenue Service is starting to add 3,500 telephone representatives to answer some of the most common questions about Economic Impact Payments. IRS telephone assistance and other services will remain limited, and answers for most of the common ...

Statement of U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on the Passing of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews | site |



(May 20, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State issued the following statement of condolence by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo concerning the Passing of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews: We are deeply saddened by the passing on May 20 of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews and, on behalf of the Department of State, I offer our deepest condolences...

Federal Communications Commission Approves Seventh Set of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Applications | site |


Commission Continues Approving Telehealth Funding During Coronavirus Pandemic, Surpasses $50 Million in Total Funding


(May 20, 2020) - - Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published the following information: WASHINGTON, May 20, 2020—The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau today approved an additional ...

Newsweek Article suggests that Coronavirus COVID-19 may have been Created with aid of U.S. Dollars | site |



Article says China lab received millions of U.S. Dollars for bat disease research


April 30, 2020 - - The publication Newsweek suggested in an April 28, 2020 article that the Coronavirus COVID-19 may have been created in a China lab in which the research was partially funded by millions of U.S. Dollars.

The article, titled, "Dr. Fauci...

Michigan State University Engineers build Ventilator Prototype using Parts commonly Available Around the World | site |



Team created an experimental mechanical ventilator using parts costing around $200



April 30, 2020 - - Michigan State University (MSU) says its mechanical engineers have built a ventilator prototype using parts commonly available around the world. The University listed as advantages of the low cost ventilator prototype, the ...

U.S. Department of Education’s COVID-19 Conference Call with Higher Education Stakeholders | site |




(March 31, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Education published the following information:

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, along with several senior Department officials, held a conference call today with higher education leaders to provide an update on the Trump Administration’s whole-of-government response to the coronavirus...

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Expedites Review of Diagnostic Tests to Combat COVID-19 | site |




(March 30, 2020) - - Today (March 30, 2020), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the following information:

March 30, 2020

Statement From:

Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug Administration

Stephen M. Hahn M.D.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

U.S. Health and Human Services accepts Donations of Medicine to Strategic National Stockpile as Possible Treatments for COVID-19 Patients | site |




FDA issues emergency use authorization for donated hydroxychloroquine sulfate, chloroquine phosphate


(March 29, 2020) - - Today (March 29, 2020), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published the following information: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today accep...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Grants to Provide Meals for Older Adults | site |




(March 24, 2020) - - The U.S. Department of Health of Human Services (HHS) published (today) the following information:

Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing $250 million in grants from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help communities provide meals for older adults. The Families First Coronavirus...

Office for Civil Rights Issues Guidance to Help Ensure First Responders and Others Receive Protected Health Information about Individuals Exposed to COVID-19 | site |




(March 24, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the following information: Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance on how covered entities may disclose protected health information...

HHS Provides $100 Million to Help U.S. Healthcare Systems Prepare For COVID-19 Patients | site |




(March 24, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the following information:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (HHS ASPR) today announced it will provide $100 million to aid U.S. healthcare systems in preparing quickly for a surge in...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $100 Million to Health Centers for COVID-19 Response | site |




(March 24, 2020) - - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published (today) the following information: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $100 million to 1,381 health centers across the country with funding provided by the Coronavirus...

Readout of the U.S. Department of Education's COVID-19 Conference Call with K-12 Stakeholders | site |




(March 20, 2020) - - Today (March 20, 2020), the U.S. Department of Education published the following information:

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education and other federal partners held a conference call today with K-12 education leaders representing all 50 states and two territories to discuss the Administration's whole-of-government response...

Urging States to Continue Educating Students with Disabilities, Secretary DeVos Publishes New Resource on Accessibility and Distance Learning Options| site |



New Fact Sheet Provides Additional Information on How Distance Learning Can be Used to Meet Students’ Needs During COVID-19 National Emergency


(March 21, 2020) - - Today (March 21, 2020), the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Educatio...

U.S. Department of Education addresses Helping Students Adversely Affected by School Closures | site |



U.S. Education Secretary DeVos Announces Broad Flexibilities for States to Cancel Testing During National Emergency



(March 20, 2020) - - Today (March 20, 2020), the U.S. Department of Education published the following information:

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today students impacted by school...

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Provides Temporary Additional Flexibility to Registered Investment Companies Affected by Coronavirus | site |


Permits Funds to Use Additional Funding and Other Tools to Manage their Portfolios for the Benefit of Investors


(March 23, 2020) - - Today (March 23, 2020), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published the following information: Washington D.C., March 23, 2020 —The Securities and Exchange Co...

Joint DHS/EOIR Statement on MPP Rescheduling | site |




(March 23, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the following information:

Due to circumstances resulting from COVID-19, all Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP) master calendar and merit hearings presently scheduled through April 22 will be rescheduled. Neither the MPP program nor any hearings will be cancelled. Any individual with an MPP hearing date through Apr...

Statement by Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Essential Financial Services Workers | site |





(March 24, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information:

Statement by Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Essential Financial Services Workers

WASHINGTON—U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement on Financial Services Sector Essential Critical Infrastructure...

Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors | site |





(March 24, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information:

Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

WASHINGTON – Consistent with the direction from G7 Leaders, we are taking action and enhancing coordination on our dynamic domestic and international policy efforts to respond...

Treasury and Federal Reserve Board Expand Measures to Enhance Liquidity and Flow of Credit to American Workers, Households, and Businesses | site |




(March 23, 2020) - - Today (March 23, 2020), the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information: WASHINGTON – The spread of coronavirus has disrupted economic activity and put significant liquidity pressure on U.S. businesses. To immediately enhance liquidity and support American workers, households,...

U.S. Office of Personnel Management Issues Flexibility to the Department of Veterans Affairs to Combat COVID-19 | site |




(March 20, 2020) - - Today (March 20, 2020), the U.S. Office of Personnel Management published the following information:

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has delegated authority to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue dual compensation reduction waivers, enabling the VA to quickly...