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  1. HHS Finalizes Rule Establishing Disincentives for Health Care Providers That Have Committed Information Blocking The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today released a final rule that establishes disincentives for health care providers that have committed information blocking. Read
  2. Israeli Defense Minister in U.S. to Negotiate Increased Support of Wars in Gaza and Against Hezbollah Yoav Gallant is in Washington this week to plead Israel’s case for more military aid even as Netanyahu now officially rejected Biden’s ceasefire plan. Read
  3. $10.5M in Funding Available To Support Mine Safety, Health Training, Education The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to help provide mine safety training for the nation’s miners. Read
  4. Doctor Convicted of Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances A federal jury convicted a Maine doctor recently for unlawfully distributing controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydromorphone, and fentanyl. Read
  5. Large U.S. Military Contracts Awarded on June 24 The U.S. Defense Department announced new major contracts awarded on June 24 Read
  6. Government of Canada Launches the First Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, announced the passing into law of the first four Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits: the Clean Technology ITC, the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) ITC, the Clean Technology Manufacturing ITC, and the Clean Hydrogen ITC. Read
  7. ADB to Improve Wastewater Management and Boost Sustainable Tourism in Kyrgyz Republic The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $56 million funding to the Kyrgyz Republic to improve wastewater management and enhance sustainable and inclusive tourism in Issyk-Kul region, renowned for its touristic appeal and importance. Read
  8. DOJ Opens Application Period for Program to Enhance Tribal Access to National Crime Information Databases The Justice Department recently announced the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to participate in the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. Read
  9. EIB Board Of Directors Approves €12.8 Billion New Financing For Transport, Energy And Business Investment The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) recently approved €12.8 billion of new financing to upgrade sustainable transport, increase renewable energy use, build new student housing, improve earthquake and flood protection, and help business to expand. Read
  10. Australia’s Tourism Sector Set to Contribute Record-Breaking $265BN to the Economy This Year The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecasts Travel & Tourism will contribute more to Australia’s economy in 2024 than any previous year on record. Read
  11. China and EU to Hold Talks on Imported Chinese EV Tariffs Chinese and European officials will meet this week to resolve what to do about the planned imposition of tariffs which will total almost 50% on some vehicles. Read
  12. Africa Offers Attractive Investment Opportunities for Japanese Firms, Say African Development Bank Leaders Africa presents a compelling investment destination for Japanese firms, with high growth potential and the African Development Bank's strong support to manage risks, African Development Bank Group leaders stressed at the Japan-Africa Business Forum in Tokyo. Read
  13. EU Budget 2025 Aims To Reinforce Funding For Europe's Core Priorities The European Commission has recently proposed an annual EU budget of €199.7 billion for 2025. The budget will be complemented by an estimated €72 billion of disbursements under NextGenerationEU. Read
  14. Tax the Rich, Say a Majority of Adults Across 17 G20 Countries Surveyed Across 17 G20 countries surveyed, a majority of adults (68% ) support the policy proposal where wealthy people pay a higher tax on their wealth, as a means of funding major changes to our economy and lifestyles. Read
  15. Sikorsky Support Services Inc. and Derco Aerospace Inc. Agree to Pay $70M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Sikorsky Support Services Inc. (SSSI), a Delaware corporation headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, and Derco Aerospace Inc. (Derco), a Wisconsin corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have agreed to pay $70 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they overcharged the Navy for spare parts and materials needed to repair and maintain the primary aircraft used to train naval aviators. Read
  16. Large U.S. Military Contracts Awarded on June 21 The U.S. Defense Department announced new major contracts awarded on June 21 Read
  17. U.S. Bans Kaspersky Antivirus Software Over Potential Russian Security Threat The Commerce Department just announced that it was banning all new sales and use of antivirus software from the Russian firm Kaspersky because of alleged control by Moscow as a cybersecurity threat. Read
  18. Nuclear Power’s Financial Problems Exposed In New Report Nuclear power is a risky gamble with taxpayers’ cash, according to a comprehensive review of financing models published as the European Investment Bank prepares to discuss new support for nuclear energy at a meeting on 21 June. Read
  19. Commerce Department Approves Kentucky and Maine’s “Internet for All” Initial Proposal The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Kentucky and Maine’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative. Read
  20. FDA Expands Approval of Gene Therapy for Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 20 expanded the approval of Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), a gene therapy for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) for ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals 4 years of age and older with DMD with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene. Read
  21. CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of serious injury or death associated with defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors manufactured by Shenzhen Lidingfeng Tech. and sold under multiple brand names, including PetUlove, ORIKLON, SENCKIT, Kingebai, Gaoducash, LDASEC, and AMS. Read
  22. Homeland Security Outlines National Priorities for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas outlined strategic guidance to guide critical infrastructure security and resilience efforts by federal agencies, critical infrastructure owners and operators, and other government and private sector stakeholders. Read
  23. GSA Administrator Announces $80 Million For Smart Building Technologies The Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently announced plans to invest $80 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the largest climate investment in U.S. history, into smart building technologies that will help reduce emissions, increase efficiency and reduce costs, and enhance comfort across an estimated 560 federal buildings. Read
  24. U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Release Final Rules to Ensure Good-Paying Clean Energy Jobs The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on June 18 released final rules on prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship (PWA) requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act. Read
  25. Peruvian Trade Set for Boost as DP World Completes $400M Callao Port Expansion DP World has completed a major $400 million expansion project at the Port of Callao in Peru, boosting container handling capacity at the South Terminal by 80% and solidifying Callao’s position as the key gateway for global trade on the west coast of South America. Read