Peters: 'Cybercriminals may shut down computer systems, expose sensitive data or erase data entirely'
By Jacob Stump | Jun 10, 2022
The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a public hearing June 7 focused on cryptocurrency and ransomware.
NOAA: 'April was very warm throughout the globe'
By Jacob Stump | May 25, 2022
According to the National Centers for Environmental Information’s Global Annual Temperature Rankings Outlook, 2022 is almost certain to rank among the 10 warmest years on record.
Looman: 'We need public input to ensure that revisions to the overtime regulations fulfill the original intent and promise of the law'
By Jacob Stump | May 22, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor is planning a virtual listening session for Southwest employees and stakeholders regarding minimum wage and overtime exemptions for executive, administrative and professional employees.
DOS: Joint mentoring event to 'support and advance women’s economic empowerment'
By Jacob Stump | May 11, 2022
Women business leaders from around the world are meeting in Washington, D.C. this week for a mentoring program to help them sharpen their skills and build networks.
MARAD creates culture change in maritime industry with virtual panel and goals for next generation of mariners: all are “treated with dignity and given the opportunity to succeed”
By Jacob Stump | May 7, 2022
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration hosted a virtual discussion panel to cultivate a new maritime culture that advocates greater inclusiveness, transparency and dignity for all people on ships.
Villanueva: Former Sri Lankan ambassador 'attempted to use his position of authority to defraud his own government and steal from the people he represented'
By Jacob Stump | Apr 16, 2022
A former Sri Lankan ambassador living in Virginia pleaded guilty for diverting and attempting to embezzle funds from the Sri Lankan government.
Vilsack: USDA announces investment in American-made fertilizers to support 'crucial link in the agricultural supply chain'
By Jacob Stump | Mar 26, 2022
U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $250 million investment to support American-made fertilizers, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced March 11 in a USDA news release.
USDA cites cattle farmers: They 'failed to pay when due'
By Jacob Stump | Mar 23, 2022
The USDA reaches a Consent Decision against Daniel Baranzini, Carlos Plascencia and Sonoran Cattle LLC in February, highlighting the company’s failure to pay livestock dealers on time.
