Stories by Caleb Lombardo on Federal Newswire


USDA: Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Oklahoma has a low 'public health risk'

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a commercial chicken flock in Oklahoma has been confirmed as having a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza.


Schneider: 'Bank robbery is not a victimless crime'

A criminal known as the Fedora Bandit has been sentenced to nine years in prison for crimes including bank robbery and carjacking.


Regan: New plan will help EPA 'create an enduring path to meet its goals of protecting endangered animals'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its new plan designed to protect endangered species from the dangers of pollution and support sustainable agriculture to forge a better, cleaner path forward.


DeSarno: $300 million 'illegal kickback conspiracy' resulted in 11 defendants pleading guilty

A recent investigation into a $300 million healthcare fraud case has resulted in all 11 defendants pleading guilty to the charges.


Mancuso: Gang member sentencing makes Baltimore 'safer for its residents'

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Baltimore-led investigation resulted in the sentencing of a notorious MS-13 gang member to 50 years in federal prison.


Borca: 'These safety studies bring this vaccine one step closer to being available' for African Swine Fever

A vaccine designed to prevent African Swine Fever recently cleared a major regulatory hurdle in passing tests required for approval by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.


Buttigieg: 'We're making the largest ever investment in this program for buses and bus facilities'

The Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced nearly $1.5 billion to be made available in grants and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize bus fleets and facilities.


Cash: 'EPA's proposed rulemaking will help ensure that Connecticut's air quality improves'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is pushing for new required guidelines for companies in Connecticut to help battle the smog and air quality problem in the region.


Ortiz: 'These rebates protect children's health by replacing older school buses with newer, cleaner ones'

To promote clean transportation and improve air quality for children around the country, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding rebates totaling $17 million to replace older diesel school buses.


Pollack: 'Our roads and bridges will be safer for everyone'

The U.S. Department of Transportation is emphasizing key efforts being made under the Biden administration's new infrastructure law to protect road construction crews and drivers.


Haaland: Interior Department develops equity action plan to 'create opportunities' for underserved communities

The U.S. Department of the Interior recently released its first equity action council and plan.


Haaland: Department of Interior 'honored to join the Rappahannock Tribe in co-stewardship of this portion of their ancestral homeland'

The U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service celebrated the Rappahannock Tribe's reaquisition of 465 acres on the eastern side of the Rappahannock River in Virginia.


Two men sentenced to prison time for heroin distribution crimes

Two Illinois men were sentenced to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute heroin.


Department of Energy: Funding announced to 'improve the efficiency of hydrogen-fueled turbines' to improve clean energy options

The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management announced funding will be made available to fund the advancement of the development of ceramic-based materials which will improve the efficiency of hydrogen-fueled turbines.


Stapleton: Those who commit fraud or pay kickbacks will not get away with their illegal actions' after California man sentenced

A California marketing professional has been sentenced for his role in a scheme to induce unlawfully provided prescriptions by providing kickbacks to physicians.


Leary: Georgia man convicted after attempting to seduce a minor but 'ran into the arms of law enforcement instead'

A Georgia man was convicted of attempted online child enticement, according to a March 30 news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.


Granholm gives statement of support on Senate confirmation of Adams to NNSA post

Following the confirmation of Marvin Adams to his new National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) position, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm has given a statement of support.


Raya: 20-years sentence for Illinois man is what 'drug dealers can expect when they sell drugs and carry guns in our community'

A Illinois man was sentenced to 20 years in a federal prison for offenses, including drug trafficking and unlawful use of firearms.


President Biden proposes $1.7 billion budget for US Geological Survey

President Joe Biden proposed a $1.7 billion budget in March for the U.S. Geological Survey, according to a recent press release


USFWS finalizes plan to protect two 'endangered' Texas minnows

This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently finalized a plan to protect two Texas minnow species.