Williamson: 'Protecting miners from unhealthy levels of silica cannot wait'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 11, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration recently launched a new initiative to protect the nation’s miners from health hazards resulting from overexposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Wang: Commerce to permit 'duty-free access to solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 11, 2022
The Department of Commerce recently released a statement following President Joe Biden’s recent proclamation on solar cells and modules.
McDonald: OSHA 'partnership with the Associated General Contractors of Missouri helps prevent worker injuries and fatalities'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 10, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Associated General Contractors of Missouri renewed their 25-year partnership.
Graves: Department of Commerce meets with European leaders to 'strengthen the U.S.-EU transatlantic partnership'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 10, 2022
U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves met with leaders and industry representatives in Netherlands and Belgium to improve economic and security relations between the United States and Europe.
USDA to host Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop: to 'develop a new AMR action plan.'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 4, 2022
The USDA will host an Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop on August 30 that will be open to the public.
'We will follow the science and the law': Haaland testified for approval of DOI's five-year plan
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 4, 2022
Secretary of the US Department of the Interior Deb Haaland testified to the Senate on May 19th, detailing the plan to get the Department of Interior's five-year plan off the ground.
Vilsack: Drought Resilience group works to 'deploy resources and support during these intense, drought-stricken times'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 3, 2022
The Biden-Harris administration's Drought Resilience Interagency Working Group released its summary report, marking one year since its inception.
Federal Railroad Administration releases 2021 Fiscal Year Enforcement Report
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 25, 2022
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released its 2021 Fiscal Year Enforcement Report last week containing regulatory compliance inspections and audits from the safety program.
Shaw: FBI 'should not be used as a political tool' as Michael Sussmann trial begins
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 20, 2022
A jury was selected for the Michael Sussmann trial, facilitated by the investigation of Special Counsel John Durham who will helm the trial that will continue for the next few weeks.
Buttigieg: 'We face a national crisis of fatalities and serious injuries'
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 16, 2022
Communities countrywide now have access to $1 billion in federal grants to improve their roads and streets and their safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced.
Nuland: 'We have made great progress in halting ISIS' during Global Coalition
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 15, 2022
On May 11, Morocco hosted this year's Global Coalition, an organization comprised of 84 global members committed to halting the detrimental actions of Daesh/ISIS around the world.
Haaland: Department of Interior, Indian Affairs releases report on 'consequences of federal Indian boarding school policies'
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 14, 2022
U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland released new findings on Indian boarding schools in the United States.
Gabbard on Disinformation Governance Board: 'Every dictatorship has a propaganda arm'
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 13, 2022
Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard criticized the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board, comparing it to the Ministry of Truth from the novel "1984."
FTA names Vanterpool deputy administrator
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 13, 2022
The Federal Transit Administration announced Wednesday that Veronica Vanterpool will serve as the organization's new deputy administrator.
Summer concerts return to James Garfield Historic Site
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 13, 2022
The National Park Service announced Wednesday that concerts will return to the James A. Garfield Historic Site, sponsored by the James A. Garfield Alliance and Lakeland Community College.
Nominee for ARPA-E director: 'I will look to strengthen the ties between research and development'
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 11, 2022
On April 28, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources heard testimony from Evelyn Wang, President Joe Biden’s nominee for director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), within the Department of Energy.
Vilsack: USDA announces national subcommittee to 'protect pollinators'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 23, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to increase support for pollinator research through the newly formed National Pollinator Subcommittee.
Clarke: Oklahoma corrections officer convicted for violating the 'civil rights of detainees and inmates'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 23, 2022
A former Oklahoma supervisory corrections officer has been convicted for reportedly facilitating an assault on black inmates and ordering other abuse by white supremacists.
Biden invokes Defense Production Act to fund electric vehicles: Functional Government Initiative says 'it does not tackle the current fuel crisis'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 22, 2022
The Biden administration invoked the Defense Production Act last week as a new approach to combat high gas prices, despite the act concerning electric vehicles, not American energy production.
Mayorkas: 'Proud to recognize their extraordinary accomplishments' as DHS announces award recipients
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 19, 2022
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas honored Department of Homeland Security employees April 7 during the annual Secretary’s Awards.
