Stories by David Beasley on Federal Newswire


Bureau of Land Management to host grand opening of temporary exhibit on Oregon Trail Friday

With the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center closed for extensive renovation, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is opening a temporary exhibit on the Oregon Trail at the nearby Baker Heritage Museum in Baker City, Oregon.


Wahlstrom: Ukraine 'a testing ground for Russian cyber threat activity that they may subsequently deploy elsewhere'

Russia waged a disinformation campaign to plant false stories with the media before and during its invasion of Ukraine, according to a new report by cyber security firm Mandiant.


Templet: New HSI office 'is a commitment to Eastern Tennessee, the city of Chattanooga and the surrounding area'

Homeland Security Investigations officially opened its new office in Chattanooga, Tenn., May 5.


State Department spokesman on Hong Kong activists: 'We do strongly condemn the arrests'

The United States "strongly" condemns the arrests of four Democracy activists in Hong Kong, U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a news briefing.


State Department spokesman: 'We do not support Taiwan independence and we have repeatedly made this clear both in public and in private'

The United States does not support independence for Taiwan, State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a news briefing May 11.


Beijing on U.S. State Department website edits: 'The U.S. should abide by the one-China principle'

China criticized the U.S. State Department for edits that were made to its website that favored Taiwan and went against the "one-China" principle.


EPA administrator: 'EPA is very excited to recognize the Gulf Guardian Partnership winners'

The Environmental Protection Agency has named the winners of the Gulf Guardian Partnership awards in Biloxi, Mississippi.


Lincoln University president on EPA partnership: 'The EPA brings great value to our students'

The Environmental Protection Agency and Lincoln University will continue to cooperate for another five years under a new agreement.


Granholm on infrastructure law funding: 'It is not, on its own, sufficient to address the nation’s energy challenges'

Testifying before Congress, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm praised the recently passed infrastructure law, but said more funds will be needed to address the nation's energy challenges, a press release reported.


Simson: 'There is a huge transatlantic business opportunity for our energy security and climate neutrality'

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and European Union (EU) Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson were co-leaders of a business forum on offshore wind energy April 27 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, a news release said.


Granholm on assistant secretary: 'Brad is considered one of the nation’s top practitioners on carbon capture, storage and utilization'

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm is praising the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Brad Crabtree as assistant secretary for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management.


Haaland: 'We will continue using every tool in our toolbox to tackle the climate crisis'

The U.S. Department of Interior is seeking information and nominations for possible wind energy leases off the coast of Oregon and in the Central Atlantic, a news release said.


Granholm: Proposed energy grid improvements 'will help provide the American people with resilient electricity generation'

The U.S. Department of Energy reported funds from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will help improve the nation's energy grid.


Under Secretary of Science and Innovation on college internships: 'We need all hands on deck to address the climate crisis'

The U.S. Department of Energy is DOE Office of Science will sponsor students and staff for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) internships and research opportunities this summer, a news release said.


Granholm: 'By raising energy efficiency standards for light bulbs, we’re putting $3  billion back in the pockets of American consumers every year'

The U.S. Department of Energy has adopted two new energy rules for light bulbs, also called general service lamps.


Shore: Michigan school district receives grant funds for electric bus to 'promote cleaner fuel alternatives'

The Dearborn School District will use a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to purchase an electric school, the agency said in an April 8 news release.


UNR museum educator Scholl: 'Everyone is always excited by the bugs and skulls'

A class of 4-year-olds had a behind-the-scenes tour of the Natural History Museum at the University of Nevada, Reno, recently.


Forest Service's Moore: CFLRP grants help 'improve the nation's natural resources for the benefit of everyone'

The Biden administration and the U.S. Forest Service announced $31.1 million in funding for 15 projects through the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program.


Secretary Vilsack: Rural network will 'help communities get funding for investments that create long-lasting benefits'

The Department of Agriculture launched a new effort to change government relationships with rural America and expand economic opportunity in these areas.


USDA: Farmer's market that highlights 'agricultural diversity of Chesapeake Bay region' returns May 6

The Department of Agriculture Farmers Market outside the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C., will open May 6, for its 25th season.