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The Legacy Management Archives and Information Management team is working on organizing thousands of U.S. Department of Energy records that are almost a century old in Morgantown, W.V.

Felosi: 'Our progress is helping eliminate hazards' in Oak Ridge area

The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management has begun demolishing a low-intensity test reactor in the Oak Ridge area.

Blinken: 'We're committed to supporting calls for accountability and reforms in Lebanon'

Sanctions have been placed on two Lebanese brothers for engaging in practices that undermine Lebanon's democratic processes and contribute to the breakdown of the rule of law in the country.

EPA Awards Nearly $1.5M in research grants to reduce U.S. household food waste: 'Preventing food waste at home can help fight climate change and save money'

EPA Awards Nearly $1.5M in Research Grants to Reduce U.S. Household Food Waste

U.S. Wage and Hour director on on Michigan company's pay errors: 'This case should remind all employers to verify and validate employee’s hours worked'

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division discovered that VHS of Michigan, trading as Detroit Medical Center, had failed to pay 13 employees for missed meal periods, a news release said.

U.S. Attorney on two-year investigation: 'Mexican drug cartels cannot succeed without money launderers'

Twelve people have been charged and a global criminal organization that is accused of laundering at least $16.5 million for the Sinaloa cartel has been dismantled following a two-year investigation by the FBI and DEA, according to a news release.

Commerce Secretary on wireless initiative: 'We look forward to bringing the best of industry, academia, and the public together'

Biden-Harris Administration Launches $1.5 Billion Innovation Fund to Develop a More Competitive and Diverse Telecommunications Supply Chain

Keys-Turner: 'The TSA officers in Harrisburg perform their jobs exceptionally well'

Transportation Security Administration officers prevented a Pennsylvania man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Harrisburg International Airport.

Williams: Resource plan enables BLM to manage Logandale Trails 'with recreation as its primary management focus'

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced the release of the Final Environmental Assessment and Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment for Logandale Trails.

Clarke: Resolution compensates servicemembers 'whose vehicles were illegally taken from them while they were serving their country'

A Virginia Beach, Va., towing company has been required by the U.S. Department of Justice to pay $90,000 to resolve allegations the company illegally sold vehicles belonging to U.S. military personnel.

Solomon: 'This has been a collective achievement'

U.S. justice officials and education leaders recently celebrated Second Chance Month in Miami, joining current and formerly incarcerated individuals, corrections officials and reentry advocates.

Buttigieg: 'We are taking an important step to prevent deadly crashes'

The U.S. Department of Transportation launched a five-year, $350 million Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program that will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions while improving habitat connectivity.

Higgins: 'The work in this case is not over'

Five defendants were sentenced to prison terms between 6 and 40 years for their roles in a $1 billion biofuel-tax conspiracy, according to a Department of Justice press release issued April 7.

Davidson: 'Companies and consumers need to be able to trust' AI systems

The National Telecommnications and Information Administration, part of the Department of Commerce, is asking for public feedback on policies that support accountability in the artificial intelligence sector.

Blinken: 'Important discussion at today’s U.S.-EU Energy Council'

The 10th U.S.-EU Energy Council met April 4 in the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium.

Blinken: Meeting with UN security general 'on sustaining the life-saving Black Sea Grain Initiative'

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently spoke with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about the importance of protecting principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Vilsack on USDA approval of D-SNAP for Mississippi counties: 'USDA recognizes that the crisis doesn’t end when the wind dies down'

Low-income Mississippi residents in six counties may be eligible for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) due to severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred starting on March 24, according to a press release.

Granholm: 'Funding will help lower utility costs, cut emissions and create healthier environments for families'

The U.S. Department of Energy is taking applications for the competitive Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.

Regan: 'California has long standing authority to address pollution from cars and trucks'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently granted two requests for waivers of preemption for four California Air Resource Board regulations regarding the state's heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards.

Jindra: 'Domingos 54 Construction’s failures led to a tragedy that cost a worker his life'