History is repeating itself. Costs: Food, Transportation, and more. Know your history. Marion Barry

 

Feb 26, 2024

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Marion Barry wasn’t always Washington, DC’s “Mayor For Life.” When he arrived in Washington in 1965, he was a chemistry teacher-turned-civil rights activist with SNCC, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. That fall, D.C. Transit – the private company that ran the city’s bus system – proposed a 20 percent fare hike. O. Roy Chalk, D.C. Transit’s wealthy owner, cited rising labor costs as the reason for the change. But Barry and other civil rights leaders saw a money grab, which unfairly targeted the bus system’s largely low income Black clientele. Barry announced that SNCC would lead a bus boycott. On January 24, 1966 thousands of riders stayed off D.C. Transit and successfully forced decision makers to cancel the fare increase. The boycott ushered in a new era of local activism in the District of Columbia, and established Marion Barry as a force in D.C. Through very public up and downs, he would dominate D.C. politics for the next 50 years, including four terms as mayor. ABOUT THE SERIES “Boundary Stones” is an animated history series from WETA which brings the rich histories of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia to life. Using historic photos and archival footage, “Boundary Stones” tells the stories of the past: pivotal events, strange-but-true tales, and the myths and legends from the DMV. From Black history to unique D.C. protests, true crime to civil rights, and more — “Boundary Stones” is your home for D.C. history. Watch more DC History videos:    • Boundary Stones - Washington DC Area ...   Read more DC History at our Boundary Stones website: https://boundarystones.weta.org/ Follow on Boundary Stones on social:   / boundary_stones   Subscribe to WETA's newsletter for the latest releases and recommendations! https://weta.org/about/publications/n... Follow WETA on social: Facebook:   / wetatvfm   Instagram:   / wetatvfm  

Air Force Employee Indicted for Unlawful Disclosure of Classified National Defense Information

 

National Press Releases/FBI Omaha News Air Force Employee Indicted for Unlawful Disclosure of Classified National Defense Information David Franklin Slater, a civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force, has been arrested for allegedly conspiring to transmit and transmitting classified information. March 4, 2024 Full Press Release

 

Health Care Expanded to All Veterans Exposed to Toxins In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service—at home or abroad—are now eligible for VA health care. Read more below or watch theSITREP's easy explanation. Enroll now at www.va.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411), press 2.

 

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Threats are always present. Just a few bullets. March 2024.

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• Criminals Targeting Casino Employees Through Imposter Scams
• Threat Actors Conduct Employment Scams by Impersonating US Companies for Financial Gain
• Neighborhoods Targeted in Fraudulent Credit Card Scheme

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• JCSA - #StopRansomware: Phobos Ransomware
• JCSA - Threat Actors Exploit Multiple Vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure Gateways
• Joint Cyber Security Advisory - #StopRansomware: ALPHV Blackcat
• JCSA - Russian Cyber Actors Use Compromised Routers to Facilitate Cyber Operations
• Joint Threat Assessment - 2024 State of the Union Address US Capitol Building, Washington, DC
• SVR Cyber Actors Adapt Tactics for Initial Cloud Access

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• Criminal Hacktivist Activity Disrupts Operations at Two US Water Utilities Using Relatively Simple Tactics (DHS,EPA)
• HC3 - Identifying and Mitigating Threats from Fraudulent Websites in HPH Sector (DHHS)
• The InfoGram - Feb 29 (EMR-ISAC)
• Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution (MS-ISAC)
• The Counterterrorism Digest – Feb 28 (NCTC)
• Threats by Domestic Violent Extremists Broaden Among Healthcare Sector Targets, Compromise Sector Operations (DHS)
• HC3 - HPH Entities Urged to Patch High Risk Vulnerabilities from Remote Access Tool (DHHS)
• The Cyber Shield – Feb 26 – Mar 1 (NMCWIG)

Water Insecurity: What about in YOUR COMMUNITY! EPA Reaches Settlement with S & W Atlas Iron & Metal of Los Angeles over Stormwater Pollution Claims

 

EPA Reaches Settlement with S & W Atlas Iron & Metal of Los Angeles over Stormwater Pollution Claims

Company agrees to series of steps to comply with Clean Water Act, protect nearby school.

Media Contact: Michael Brogan, 415-295-9314, brogan.michael@epa.gov

SAN FRANCISCO (February 28, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into an Administrative Order on Consent with S & W Atlas Iron & Metal Co. Inc. over claims of Clean Water Act violations at its facility in Los Angeles, California. Under the terms of the agreement, the company will undertake several steps to upgrade their treatment system and to prevent stormwater pollutants—including metals—from discharging onto the grounds of Jordan High School and into Compton Creek, a tributary of the Los Angeles River.

“Tackling the harmful pollution carried in stormwater is a vital part of the Clean Water Act. This order requires Atlas to improve their stormwater treatment and eliminate any water pollutant discharge from leaving the site and reaching Jordan High School,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman. “EPA is committed to protecting human health and the environment by reducing exposure to lead and heavy metals, especially for children and communities with environmental justice concerns.”

Pollutants from industrial facilities that are carried by stormwater, if not properly managed, can impact water quality and aquatic life. This occurs when rainwater washes over surfaces at industrial sites, picking up harmful pollutants like chemicals, metals, and sediments before flowing offsite into nearby streams, rivers, and lakes. The Clean Water Act requires that certain industrial facilities, such as S &W Atlas Iron & Metal, obtain permits to control the discharge of pollutants in stormwater runoff to water bodies. These facilities must develop and implement stormwater pollution prevention plans.

EPA alleges that for the 2022-2023 monitoring period, S &W Atlas Iron & Metal exceeded the limits for levels of iron, zinc, and copper in its discharge. These limits are meant to protect the Los Angeles River. Additionally, EPA alleges that S & W Atlas discharged stormwater through unauthorized breaches in a perimeter wall onto Jordan High School property. To settle these EPA claims of violations, S & W Atlas has agreed to:

1. Submit and implement a Stormwater Containment Plan.
2. Operate and maintain the stormwater treatment system and stormwater/oil separator according to the manufacturer’s manual.
3. Include standard operating procedures in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
4. Require and provide frequent training for employees according to the updated SWPPP.

EPA conducts inspections and takes enforcement actions as part of its mission to protect public health and the environment. EPA will monitor S & W Atlas Iron & Metal’s progress and take further action should the company fail to meet its obligations.

Learn more about the stormwater permits under the Clean Water Act.

Read more about the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and the Clean Water Act.

For more information on reporting possible violations of environmental laws and regulations visit EPA’s enforcement reporting website.