By Bob Pepalis | May 10, 2022
A new U.S Embassy planned for Doha, Qatar, will highlight “the deepening ties of friendship between the United States and Qatar,” according to a May 9 Department of State news release.
By Bob Pepalis | May 10, 2022
The U.S. Treasury Department will deploy $300 million of State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance Funding for small businesses for underserved entrepreneurs and very small businesses.
By Bob Pepalis | May 10, 2022
Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh took the opportunity during a visit to Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio, to highlight how the proposed Bipartisan Innovation Act will advance the nation’s global leadership in future technologies.
By Bob Pepalis | May 9, 2022
The United States partnered with countries around the world to declare their commitment to ensuring all people have access to an open, inclusive and secure internet.
By Bob Pepalis | May 9, 2022
Rising COVID-19 case numbers in China have led to its government imposing more restrictions under its “zero-COVID” policy, but the results are affecting the economy with serious effects on manufacturing and the supply chain.
By Bob Pepalis | May 9, 2022
A Missouri cold steel manufacturing firm changed its safety culture with the help of the Missouri On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program.
By Bob Pepalis | May 9, 2022
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo told the Senate Commerce Committee the department’s budget request of $11.7 billion was 18% more than fiscal 2022’s level, with a focus on six investment areas including strengthening the nation’s supply chains by investing in domestic manufacturing.
By Bob Pepalis | May 8, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission held an online roundtable to address challenges workers reentering the workforce after unemployment face.
By Bob Pepalis | May 8, 2022
The National Institute of Standards and Technology issued a challenge for competitors to design easily flyable unmanned aircraft to give first responders more visibility for indoor search and rescue operations.
By Bob Pepalis | May 7, 2022
U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo spoke to DOC employees at an in-person and virtual discussion to launch Public Service Recognition Week.
By Bob Pepalis | May 7, 2022
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves spoke about how hurricanes affect the economy and the necessity of addressing climate crises at the Hurricane Awareness Tour.
By Bob Pepalis | May 7, 2022
United States Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), has introduced a bill to Congress to fast-track the sale of military equipment to and increase joint military training with Taiwan, the senator's office announced last week.
By Bob Pepalis | May 7, 2022
An online roundtable by the U.S. Department of Labor raised awareness of sexual assault and harassment in the trucking industry, with discussions around how stakeholders can ensure safe, inclusive work environments.
By Bob Pepalis | May 7, 2022
The United States and Armenia signed a memorandum of understanding concerning civil nuclear cooperation to enable strategic cooperation between the two nations.
By Bob Pepalis | May 7, 2022
The pupping season has begun for harbor seals in Alaska and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries reminded people to keep their distance from the seal pups so their mothers don’t abandon them.
By Bob Pepalis | May 6, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration established a Local Emphasis Program in Wisconsin to reduce workplace dangers in food production facilities.
By Bob Pepalis | May 5, 2022
The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration joined families, workers, advocates and labor organizations at the Workers Memorial Day ceremony April 28 at the Nebraska Capitol building.
By Bob Pepalis | May 4, 2022
Two workers who escaped a partial trench collapse in Austin, Texas, weren’t as fortunate a few hours later when their employer told them to get back into the trench which collapsed again, causing fatal injuries for one worker and seriously injured the other.
By Bob Pepalis | May 4, 2022
Findings from a four-year National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries survey will help resource managers to more effectively protect manta rays.
By Bob Pepalis | May 3, 2022
The National Institute of Standards and Technology created a new draft document designed to help network operators with the demands of cybersecurity while delivering the new features 5G promised.
