Dan Brouillette Confirmed By The U.S. Senate To Be Secretary of Energy

Dan Brouillette Confirmed By The U.S. Senate To Be Secretary of Energy | site |



(December 2, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy published the following information:

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in a bipartisan vote of 70-15 the United States Senate confirmed Dan Brouillette to be the 15th U.S. Secretary of Energy. An official swearing in will take place at a later date. Prior to confirmation,...

U.S. Small Business Administration Issues Final Rule to Expand HUBZone Opportunities to Small Businesses and Revitalize Communities | site |



(November 26, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published the following information:

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today issued a final rule that will implement changes to the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program that will make the program more attractive...

U.S. General Services Administration Launches New Pilot Program Increasing eBuy Transparency

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One Year Pilot Program with Select GSA Contracting Offices to Study Effects on Competition, eBuy Usage


Washington, DC - - (October 17, 2018) - - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has launched a pilot project aimed at improving transparency and increasing competition through the...

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Small Business Administration Team up to Help Veteran Entrepreneurs

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Washington, DC - - (May 4, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide education and support to disabled Veterans interested in self-employment.

VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Emplo...

U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Completes Application Goal

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Washington, DC - - (April 30, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration has reached its application goal, and the registration period is now closed. This November, the Department will recognize employers who qualified for the HIRE...

U.S. Small Business Administration Expands its Emerging Leaders Initiative Helping Small Businesses to Thrive




Recruitment now underway to help increase small business development in underserved communities



Washington, DC - - (March 10, 2017) - - The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced the launch of the 2017 Emerging Leaders Initiative, a seven-month executive-level training series targeting small businesses with high-growth...

U.S. State Department's statement on the Release of Xiyue Wang from Iran| site |


(December 7, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State issued the following statement: Another American is coming home. Xiyue Wang, who has been held on false charges in Iran for over three years, has now been released and is on his way back to the United States. Mr. Wang will soon be reunited with his wife and son, who have missed him dearly. The United States will not rest until we bring ev...

Financial Stability Oversight Council Issues Final Guidance on Nonbank Designations | site |



(December 4, 2019) - - Today (Decemberr 4, 2019), the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information: WASHINGTON – The Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) today voted unanimously to issue final guidance regarding nonbank financial company designations. The guidance implements an activities-based approach for identifying and addressing potential r...

The Surgeon General of the United States answers questions about Marijuana | site |

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U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Alice Wells Travels to Turkey | site |



(December 7, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson provided the following information: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells will lead a delegation of U.S. government representatives traveling to Istanbul for the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process from December 8 -10. Deputy Special Representative for Afghani...

Connect with NOAA Education at the American Geophysical Union 2019 Fall Meeting| site |


(December 5, 2019) - - Today (December 5, 2019), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published the following information: December 5, 2019 - - From December 9-13, more than 25,000 scientists and decision-makers from more than 100 countries will gather in San Francisco, California, for the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2019 Fall Meeting. There are hundreds of presenta...

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Connect with NOAA Education at the American Geophysical Union 2019 Fall Meeting| site |


(December 5, 2019) - - Today (December 5,...

National Institutes of Health study says Permanent Hair Dye and Straighteners may Increase Breast Cancer Risk | site |



(December 4, 2019) - - Today, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published the following information: Scientists at the National Institutes of Health found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who don’t use these products. The study published online Dec....

Fannie Mae Prices $963 Million Connecticut Avenue Securities (CAS) Refi Plus Deal | site |



Transaction Represents Company's Continued Commitment to Credit Risk Transfer


(November 26, 2019) - - Today (November 26, 2019), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) published the following information:

WASHINGTON, DC – Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) priced its first Connecticut Avenue Securities® transaction referencing a pool of seasoned...

National Transportation Safety Board issues 6 Safety Recommendations Following Investigation of Hydrogen Release, Fire | site |



(November 19, 2019) - - Today (November 19, 2019), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: The National Transportation Safety Board issued Hazardous Materials Incident Report 19/02, Tuesday, following its investigation of the Feb. 11, 2018, release of compressed hydrogen and subsequent fire in Dia...

National Transportation Safety Board issues 6 Safety Recommendations Following Investigation of Hydrogen Release, Fire | site |



(November 19, 2019) - - Today (November 19, 2019), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published the following information: The National Transportation Safety Board issued Hazardous Materials Incident Report 19/02, Tuesday, following its investigation of the Feb. 11, 2018, release of compressed hydrogen and subsequent fire in Dia...