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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) today announced plans to protect U.S. national security by restricting Huawei?s ability to use U.S. technology and software to design and manufacture its semiconductors abroad. This announcement cuts off Huawei?s efforts to undermine U.S. export controls.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce announced today it is extending the terms of the existing Temporary General License (TGL) authorizations for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and its non-U.S. affiliates (Huawei) on the Entity List for 90 days. The terms and duration of any future general licenses will be announced prior to the expiration of this 90-day time period.
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross praised today?s announcement by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) of plans to invest approximately $12 billion to construct a new 5-nanometer semiconductor production facility in Arizona. This manufacturing facility will be one of only two of its kind globally capable of producing the world?s most advanced semiconductors.
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Recently, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the allocation of $300 million in economic relief to U.S. fishermen and seafood industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were allocated as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on March 27 by President Trump.
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross recently announced that the Department?s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is now accepting applications from eligible grantees for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) supplemental funds (EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance) intended to help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.
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The Minority Business Development Agency continues to stand in full support of our minority communities. We are especially thankful for the minority-owned businesses and individuals who are combating COVID-19 ? be they the healthcare workers or emergency responders as well as those in essential services such as mail delivery, grocery stores, laundry services, and many others.
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At the end of World War I, parachutes still weren?t standard equipment for military pilots. To address concerns about their use, Floyd Smith, a pilot himself, designed the first parachute that incorporated a manually operated rip cord. It changed the world of aviation and saved countless lives, and Smith?s innovative spirit continues to set an example for daring inventors and entrepreneurs.
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Whether you live in a metropolis or a tiny crossroads, in the suburbs or on a boat sailing from port to port, responding to the 2020 Census is critical for your community. But a community isn?t always a geographic location, such as a town or a neighborhood. It?s not just where you are but who you are, too.?
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Researchers will soon have access to the full genomic sequences for 23 marine mammal species preserved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), thanks to an ongoing collaboration between NIST and a scientific consortium called the DNA Zoo.
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NTIA is seeking comments and recommendations on priorities that advance international communications and information policies at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Additionally, NTIA seeks input from stakeholders and interested parties on its proposals and positions on matters that will be addressed at the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA? 2020) of the ITU.
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Since its launch two years ago, FirstNet has helped thousands of public safety agencies and officials remain connected during daily incidents, emergencies, and large planned events alike. Many law enforcement agencies are using FirstNet to equip their officers and deputies with advanced technological tools that make their jobs easier and more efficient.
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The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $44.4 billion in March, up $4.6 billion from $39.8 billion in February, revised.
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