VA extends delay of upcoming Electronic Health Record deployments to June 2023 to address Technical and other System Performance issues

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs extends delay of upcoming Electronic Health Record deployments to June 2023 to address Technical and other System Performance issues | site |



Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) press release dated: October 13, 2022 Washington - - Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it is delaying upcoming deployments of the Oracle Cerner electronic health record (EHR) until June 2023 to address challenges with the system and make sure it is functioning optimally for Veterans and for VA health care personnel. This decision comes after Secretary Denis McDonough announced in July that VA would delay EHR deployments until January 2023 to ensure that the system’s issues had been resolved. During VA’s subsequent investigation at our current sites, several additional technical and system issues were identified – including challenges with performance, such as latency and slowness, problems with...

U.S. Office of Personnel Management says Thousands of Enrollees Are Leaving Valuable Savings on the Table During Open Season | site |



Enrollees should use Open Season as a period to conduct a wellness or financial check-up and reassess their health needs and coverage


Information contained in U.S. Office of Personnel Management press release dated: October 4, 2022 Washington - - The annual Federal Benefits Open Season 2022 starts on November 14 and is open through December 12, 2022. During this time, employees and annuitants can assess their benefits to ensure it is cost-efficient and best addresses the care and services for themselves and their families. “Tens of thousands of enrollees are potentially leaving valuable savings on the table by not taking advantage of Open Season to review their health care coverage and ensure they are receiving the most out of their benefits for themselves and their family,” said Kiran Ahuja, Director o...

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Rosenworcel Statement on Introduction of Legislation to require Foreign Government Disclosures | site |


Rosenworcel Expresses Support for Identifying Propaganda on Our Airwaves Act


Information contained in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) press statement release dated: October 17, 2022 Washington, October 17, 2022 - - Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel issued the following statement today after the Identifying Propaganda on Our Airwaves Act was introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives: “The principle that the public has a right to know the identity of those who solicit their support is a fundamental and long-standing tenet of broadcasting,” said Chairwoman Rosenworcel. “Consumers deserve to trust that public airwaves aren’t being leased without their knowledge to foreign governments. I appreciate the leadership of Senators Schatz and Blackburn, a...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Releases Proposed Regulatory Framework to Reduce Salmonella Infections Linked to Poultry Products | site |



Agency seeks comments on framework at public meeting


Information contained in U.S. Department of Agriculture press release dated: October 14, 2022

Washington - - Oct. 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today released a proposed regulatory framework for a new strategy to control Salmonella contamination in poultry products and reduce foodborne illnesses attributed to these products. The agency is hosting a virtual public meeting on Nov. 3, 2022, to seek input from stakeholders on the proposed framework. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million human infections and 26,500 hospitalizations in the United States every year. Of th...

U.S. Department of the Treasure releases Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines | site |


Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: October 20, 2022 Washington - - The Department of the Treasury, as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or the “Committee”), today released the first-ever CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines. CFIUS’s mandate of identifying and mitigating certain national security risks while maintaining the U.S. openness to foreign investment often requires the Committee to enter into agreements or impose conditions on transaction parties to mitigate risks to national security that arise from a transaction. These Guidelines provide the public with information about how the Committee assesses violations of the laws and regulations that govern transaction parties, including potential breaches of C...

U.S. Internal Revenue Service says Adjust Tax Withholding now to Pay the Proper Amount of Tax | site |



Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) press release dated: October 20, 2022

Washington - - The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to check their tax withholding while there's time left in 2022 to benefit from any necessary changes.

An adjustment made now will help people avoid a big surprise, such as a big refund or a balance due, at tax time in 2023.

Life brings constant changes to individual financial situations. Events like marriage, divorce, new tax law, a new child or home purchase can all be reasons to adjust withholding.

Tax Withholding Estimator

The Tax Withholding Estimator, also available in Spanish, can help people determine if they have too much income tax withheld and how to make an adjustment to put more cash into their...

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Awards 19 Grants and Two Contracts Related to Rare Diseases, including ALS | site |



Information contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) press release dated: October 17, 2022

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has awarded 19 new grants and two new contracts totaling more than $38 million in funding over the next four years to support clinical trials, natural history studies and regulatory science tools related to rare diseases. These grants and contracts, which were funded by the FDA’s Orphan Products Grants Program, aim to advance the development of medical products to treat rare diseases. Several awards support the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Act (ACT for ALS) which recently established the FDA Rare Neurodegenerative Disease Grant Program to promote medical product development for rare neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS. �...

Social Security Administration Establishing National Native American Office | site |


New Office to Advocate for Tribes


Information contained in U.S. Social Security Administration press release dated: October 4, 2022 Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) established an Office of Native American Partnerships within the Office of the Commissioner. This office will elevate and centralize efforts to administer comprehensive programs and policies related to American Indians and Alaska Natives. It will enhance the agency’s relationship with Tribes and serve as the primary point of contact on Tribal affairs for all stakeholders. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to reducing barriers to ensure people who are eligible for our benefits receive them,” Acting Commissioner Kijakazi said. “Establishing our new Office of Native American Partnerships strengthens that commitment by providing Tribal com...

Federal Trade Commission Chair and Commissioners Issue Unanimous Joint Statement | site |



Information contained in Federal Trade Commission (FTC) press release dated: October 13, 2022

Today FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, and Commissioners Noah Joshua Phillips, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, Christine S. Wilson, and Alvaro Bedoya unanimously issued a joint statement in response to an article in the Wall Street Journal regarding FTC ethics:

“The Federal Trade Commission is composed of dedicated, honest career civil servants who provide a vital service to protect Americans from unlawful business practices. As commissioners, we frequently disagree with one another about policy questions. But we stand behind our career staff. We demand compliance with the FTC’s ethics rules, set clear expectations of staff behavior, and swiftly refer any violations of these rules to the proper authorities.”

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development seeks Public input on Design of New Green and Resilient Retrofit Program for Multifamily Assisted Housing Properties | site |



Part of President Biden’s landmark Inflation Reduction Act, the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program will provide funding to enhance energy efficiency and climate resiliency in HUD Multifamily assisted housing properties.


Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: September 26, 2022

Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released a Request for Information in public inspection form in the Federal Register to obtain public input regarding the development of its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act provided $1 billion in funding to HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs to implement the GRRP, as well as to...