Stories by David Hutton on Federal Newswire


Mims: 'We are looking for a diverse pool of candidates' to be air traffic controllers

The Federal Aviation Administration is kicking off its Be ACT recruitment drive to hire the next generation of air traffic controllers for the aviation industry.


Prebish: Feed manufacturer fined for failing to 'ensure workers are protected from grain-handling hazards'

McDowell and Walker Inc. is facing a $203,000 fine from U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration.


Fort Raleigh National Historic Site displays coded quilt: 'African and African American people learned to improvise, communicating coded messages'

A quilt laden with secret messages designed to help guide runaway slaves on the treacherous path to freedom is on display through June 30.


Buttigieg: New funding will 'help improve airports around the country and better serve all Americans'

The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $518 million to improve safety and accessibility at airports across the nation.


DOE's Kung on $1.89 million funding for HEP projects: We will continue 'fruitful collaboration with our scientific colleagues in Japan'

The Department of Energy (DOE) is earmarking $1.89 million for 14 research projects in high energy physics as part of a collaboration with Japanese investigators.


Officials celebrate EPA's $3.15 million Brownfields Ocean State investment: 'grateful to receive the generous EPA awards'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently marked the $3.15 million Brownfields redevelopment in Rhode Island, with the funding a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Environmental Protection Agency: 'Congratulations Los Angeles for its No. 1 Energy Star recognition'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently revealed its annual list of top cities with the most commercial and multifamily buildings receiving the Energy Star certification, and Los Angles topped the list with 650 certified buildings.


Millions in narcotics seized in Moapa River Indian Reservation: 'it is an ideal location for law enforcement agencies to work together

The U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced in a recent news release law enforcement has seized narcotics with a street value of $11.7 million on the Moapa River Indian Reservation.


Stone Manning: 'BLM-managed public lands will continue to serve an important role'

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in a recent news release announced the approval of the construction of the Energy Gateway South Transmission Line as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to upgrade the nation's power infrastructure in the West.


Francis: HSI, ACAMS take aim at organized retail crime for 'safety of store employees, customers and communities across the country'

A partnership between Homeland Security Investigations and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists resulted in a report designed to help battle retail crime.


Salazar: Georgia Department of Public Health must reinstate, pay back taxes to employee denied 'rights to the FMLA and other protections'

The Georgia Department of Public Health, on the heels of a federal investigation, reinstated an employee wrongly disciplined and fired for absences that were protected law.


Laurel: 'It's a race to figure out how' climate change affects marine species in Alaska

A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientist recently explained how examining Pacific cod raised in a controlled setting can help determine how climate change may impact the species.


Vilsack: States, formula manufacturers must 'work together to maximize access to infant formula for WIC participants'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging state agencies and baby formula manufacturers to consider measures to increase flexibility amid the agency’s effort to get more formula to families in need.


USDA makes $200 million available: 'The funding we’re announcing today ultimately will help us give farmers and ranchers a fair shake'

In an effort to boost the national food supply chain, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack is making $200 million available to drive the effort and create opportunities for small businesses in rural areas.


Blinken: 'We’ll compete with China to defend our interests and build our vision for the future'

In a speech at the George Washington University, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken noted that the Biden administration will approach its relations with China through the lens of a diplomatic and competitive strategy.


Department of State: Walsh led delegation for commission on 'strengthening the use of digital evidence in criminal justice and countering cybercrime'

The U.S. Department of State announced Jim Walsh represented the U.S. at the 31st United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.


Vilsack: 'USDA is taking aggressive action to support WIC participants' with infant formula shortage

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the U.S Department of Agriculture will be working with the Department of Defense to expand its efforts to work with Health and Human Services to get baby formula back on store shelves.


Human Rights Watch: Arrest of 90-year-old cardinal 'has to be a shocking new low for Hong Kong’s police'

The arrest of a 90-year-old bishop and several other pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong is drawing criticism from Human Rights Watch. The advocates could potentially face life in prison and are currently barred from leaving Hong Kong.


Garcia: Federal agencies come together as 'there is still a brief window of time to avoid the very worst consequences of climate change'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency teamed up with the Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources and Nature Conservancy to mark Earth Day for a two-day virtual conference April 19-20.


Granholm visits Michigan, unveils $3.16 billion battery manufacturing funding, takes part in FRIB ribbon-cutting

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm was in Michigan recently to announce $3.16 billion for American battery manufacturing and participate in the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) ribbon-cutting ceremony in East Lansing.