Stories by Andy Nghiem on Federal Newswire


Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services chair on outbreak at Abbott Nutrition facility: 'The infant formula crisis underscores a major problem with the FDA'

The Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services recently held a hearing to hear testimony to examine the FDA's response to the 2022 bacterial outbreak at the Abbott Nutrition facility that led to the deaths of two infants and caused a shortage of baby formula across the nation.


Reed at Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing: 'We cannot succeed if we do not have adequate numbers of men and women'

The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services recently heard testimony on ongoing recruiting challenges the U.S. military is facing and how to increase recruitment.


Diamond Alkali site projected to cost $1.8 billion to clean up, EPA settlement 'seems very low'

Diamond Alkali is one of the longest existing extensively contaminated sites listed on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Priority List of polluted locations in need of remediation.


Leading crypto exchange publishes industry position paper: 'Rebuilding user and regulator trust is critical for the future'

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by volume, said that after a turbulent year for the crypto industry, prioritizing risk management, transparency, disclosures and security is paramount to restoring trust in the industry. Binance recently released a policy paper, which outlines actionable framework detailing the company’s efforts to build a secure crypto ecosystem with a foundation of trust and safety and which contains guidelines for all centralized exchanges (CEXs) to raise the bar in these critical areas.


AFPI analysts call for 'blanket ban on TikTok' or 'forced sale' of app to American company

Adam Savit and Royce Hood, members of the China Policy Initiative for the America First Policy Institute, recently authored a report outlining the threats posed by TikTok, the popular China-based app.


Sandberg: BIL investment in battery production a /powerful signal that the U.S. intends to compete'

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Biden administration has announced the first group of projects to receive $2.8 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding for increased domestic production of batteries.


Clark: 'Improvements position SRMC and the Department of Energy to meet milestones'

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management recently announced the liquid waste program at the Savannah River Site is streamlining operations.


Buttigieg: 'We’re making available $50 million in emergency funds to help Florida repair roads and bridges'

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration announced $50 million in quick release Emergency Relief funds has been made available to the Florida Department of Transportation as a down payment to offset the costs of construction to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Ian earlier this month.


Khan: Award-winning transformation from contaminated site to city park 'demonstrates what we can achieve'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro has received a Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award.


Heck: Combating fentanyl takes 'an all-hands, whole-of-government approach'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently announced representatives from the Homeland Security Investigations participated in a panel discussion on how to boost the national response against fentanyl.


Airlines for America: 'We recognize the need for a specific commitment to remove barriers to safe, accessible air travel'

Airlines for America recently announced its commitment to improving accessibility and services for passengers with disabilities.


Granholm: Rural utilities 'play a critical role in ensuring the economic security of our nation’s energy supply'

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking comments from the public to inform decisions on how to use $250 million in funding to boost cybersecurity for rural, municipal, and small investor-owned electric utilities.


Fox: 'Grant funding will help reduce exposure to lead in drinking water' in underserved communities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $30 million in grant funding for projects to reduce lead in drinking water in disadvantaged communities and schools.


Marfa's Blackwell School designated as national park: ‘This new designation will help us tell a truer American story’

President Joe Biden recently signed the Blackwell School National Historic Site Act, designating the Blackwell School site in Marfa, Texas the newest part of the National Park System.


Department of the Interior grants $210 million in drought resilience projects to combat 'severe drought across the West’

The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced $210 million in fudning for drought resilience projects in the western United States.


DHS announces new process to address increased number of irregular migrants from Venezuela: 'Lawful entry is the only way'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced joint actions with Mexico to establish a more orderly and secure system to process people fleeing the current humanitarian and economic crisis in Venezuela.


Polite: 'Defendant identified and attacked high-value ransomware victims and profited from the chaos'

A Canadian national has been handed a 20-year prison sentence for his participation in numerous ransomware attacks that cost victims tens of millions of dollars.


Carter: 'It is a historic day for southeast Louisiana as we celebrate $5 million in federal funding'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a total of $5 million in Brownfield grant funding has been awarded to four Louisiana agencies.


Buchanan: 'Gregory and Lyke forged medical, educational and financial records'

The ex-husband of former Georgia state employee pleaded guilty to participating in a scam that defrauded the U.S. government of more than $1.3 million.


McCollister: 'We are proud to announce a research grant' for Iowa State University

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced it has awarded a $3.2 million research grant to Iowa State University for studies into water reuse.