More Closures Coming as Big Lots Announces New Bankruptcy Sale Agreement
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Big Lots, a popular overstock and discount chain store has already announced the closure of one New Jersey location, but more could be coming. The company operates stores…
U.S. Attorney’s Office announces settlement agreement with Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club over special project grants
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico Fred J. Federici today announced a settlement agreement with the Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club to resolve issues involving two…
FTC approves modifications to Boston Scientific divestiture agreement
– The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said it has approved certain modifications to medical device company Boston Scientific Corp’s divestiture agreements. “The FTC approved these agreements and incorporated them into its order…
Uganda blames withdrawal from coffee body agreement on unfair trade terms
By Elias Biryabarema KAMPALA – Uganda on Friday blamed its withdrawal from an International Coffee Organisation (ICO) agreement this month on what it said are unfair tariffs and other barriers that restrict…
Brazil’s Space Agency signs agreement with Amazon Web Services
– Brazil’s Space Agency said on Wednesday it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Amazon.com Inc’s cloud network unit to foster the long-term development of the country’s space program. The agreement, the…
North Fork Rancheria Begins Issuing Enhanced Tribal Card Through Agreement with CBP
MADERA COUNTY, CA— Through an agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California became the 13th U.S. federally recognized tribe to issue an…
U.S. lawmakers closer to agreement on Russia sanctions bill -Schumer
WASHINGTON – U.S. lawmakers negotiating a Russia sanctions bill were getting “closer and closer” to an agreement, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday. Russia has amassed troops and equipment along…
IMF chief says still ‘hard work’ ahead on Argentina agreement
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – The head of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday said an agreement reached in principle with Argentina on a new standby loan was “pragmatic” but “hard work”…
In rare move, U.S. judge rejects plea agreement by Ahmaud Arbery’s murderers
By Jonathan Allen -A U.S. judge in Georgia rejected plea agreements reached between federal prosecutors and two of the three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, saying she was not willing…
Justice Department secures agreement with Kroger to make online COVID-19 vaccine registration accessible for people with disabilities
COLUMBUS, Ohio – United States Attorney Kenneth L. Parker announced today a Department of Justice settlement agreement with Ohio-based retailer The Kroger Co. The agreement, secured under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
Exclusive-Iran nuclear agreement unlikely without release of U.S. prisoners -Malley
By Francois Murphy and Arshad Mohammed VIENNA – The United States is unlikely to strike an agreement with Iran to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal unless Tehran releases four U.S. citizens…
Stores Raise Prices Of Rapid COVID-19 Tests After 100-day Agreement With Biden Admin Expires
Retail giants Walmart and Kroger have each raised the price of BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests after a deal made with President Joe Biden expired in mid-December, FOX Business reported. The September deal…
Senate Clears Way For Democrats To Lift The Debt Ceiling After Agreement Between Schumer, McConnell
A bill that would enable Democrats to raise the debt ceiling without overcoming a Senate filibuster passed the chamber Thursday afternoon with bipartisan support. The debt ceiling provisions were attached to a…
Department of Justice and Dunlap School District Reach Agreement to Provide Fully Accessible Elementary School Playground
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Department of Justice has reached a settlement pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323, located in Dunlap, Illinois, ensuring…
House Passes Defense Bill, Moves To Lift Debt Ceiling After Bipartisan Agreement
The House late Tuesday passed a conferenced version of the National Defense Authorization Act and a bill that could clear a path for the Senate to skirt a filibuster and enable Democrats…
Mexico, Canada Claim Democrats’ Budget Bill Violates Trade Agreement
Mexico doubled down on its criticism of the Democrats’ Build Back Better Act, arguing that a provision favoring U.S. automakers violates the recently-signed United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Both the Mexican and Canadian…
‘A Polite Request’: Environmentalists Slam UN Draft Agreement To Reduce Emissions
Environmentalists condemned the United Nations’ COP26 draft agreement published Wednesday as inadequate and urged negotiators to make firm commitments. Critics argued that the draft proposed several non-binding provisions and doesn’t have any…
Justice Department Secures Agreement with PATH to End Unnecessary Medical Exams and Health Questions of its Employees
NEWARK, N.J. – The Department of Justice filed an agreement today in Newark federal court to resolve its lawsuit against the Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH) under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
House Sends Infrastructure Bill To Biden’s Desk After 11th-Hour Agreement Between Liberals, Moderates
The House Friday night passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill after a multi-hour standoff between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and left-wing members of her party who vowed to oppose it without voting on…
Votes On Build Back Better, Infrastructure Bill Delayed As Democrats Scramble To Reach Agreement On Lowering Drug Costs
The House Rules Committee is no longer meeting Monday to markup Democrats’ spending package, meaning that the full House vote on it and the bipartisan infrastructure bill will be delayed past Tuesday,…
Former University Volleyball Coach Involved in College Admissions Case Enters Into Deferred Prosecution Agreement
BOSTON – The former Wake Forest University women’s volleyball coach has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) relating to his involvement in the college admission scheme. William Ferguson, 51, of Winston-Salem,…
Congress Skirts A Nationwide Debt Default After Last-Minute Agreement
The Senate Thursday evening temporarily averted a debt default after passing legislation to extend the debt ceiling and cover the nation’s bills until December. The legislation passed 50-48, a day after Democrats…
Both China And US Will Abide By Taiwan Agreement, Biden Says After Phone Call With Xi Jinping
President Joe Biden assured reporters that Chinese President Xi Jinping would respect the “Taiwan agreement” after a phone call with the leader in September. Tensions between China and Taiwan have increased recently…
Dog Haus Executes Franchise Agreement to Bring The Absolute Würst to Louisville and Southern Indiana
Louisville, KY – Dog Haus is continuing its aggressive expansion efforts by bringing its one-of-a-kind creations to Southern Indiana and the Derby City area! The acclaimed gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger…
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