US Economy

TL/DR - Alejandro Mayorkas, the first Latino and immigrant to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is potentially facing impeachment by House Republicans due to the handling of immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Supporters credit him with a humanizing approach to immigration and a commitment to public service, while critics accuse…

TL/DR - The EPA is offering webinars to assist potential applicants in preparing for CPRG implementation grant competitions. The material for these webinars can be accessed online. The deadline for the Optional Notice of Intent to Apply for the CPRG Implementation Grants Program for Tribes and Territories is March 1, 2024. EPA's Webinars on…

TL/DR - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services initiated price offer negotiations for the first 10 drugs selected under the Medicare drug price negotiating program. The objective of the negotiations is to establish a “maximum fair price” for drugs produced by companies like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly,…

TL/DR - Rewiring America, a non-profit organization focusing on electrification, has launched a tool called the Personal Electrification Planner. It is designed to help homeowners set up a plan for electrifying their homes based on their specific needs, providing estimates on upfront costs, annual bill savings, annual emissions reductions, and…