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Granholm: Oil company 'must deliver solutions to ensure secure, affordable supply'

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm recently met with CEOs and executives of the seven major U.S. oil companies.


Bose: 'No mission is more important than saving lives' with trespass, suicide programs

The Federal Railroad Administration recently announced $2 million in Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grants and $207,000 in Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Grants.


Nolan: FAA continues efforts 'to enable aviation and 5G C-band wireless to safely co-exist'

The Federal Aviation Administration reported it will continue working to keep 5G C-band interference from disrupting commercial air travel.


Stone-Manning: New geologic carbon storage policy 'is an important tool to help the BLM combat the climate crisis'

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently revealed a new policy on geologic carbon storage policy for public lands.


USDOT's Buttigieg on ICAM funding for health care access: 'Transportation is a lifeline for Americans'

The U.S. Department of Transportation has confirmed $8.4 Million in grant awards to help connect people to health care and other important services.


Homeland Security Department honors ICE workers

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has recognized more than 200 employees at the Secretary’s Awards Ceremony at Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters.


 'Excited to provide financing': DOT to fund West Lake Corridor commuter rail

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently confirmed that the Build America Bureau will be giving out a Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement (RRIF) Program loan to the West Lake Corridor Commuter Rail Project.


'An important step': Buttigieg praises proposed aviation regulations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is suggesting mandating more efficient jets and turboprops to mitigate the impact of climate change.


'We are very pleased': EPA gives Nevada wetlands funding

The driest state in the nation, Nevada has received a significant boost for wetlands restoration efforts with more than $700,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


OSHA's Rous raises awareness of heat-related injuries on the job: 'Workers must be protected'

The United States Department of Labor wants to remind Midwest employers that workers need protection from dangers caused by heat illness, both indoors and outdoors.


FBI, Border Patrol rescue saves 14 human trafficking victims 'from an uncertain outcome'

The FBI's El Paso division, the U.S. Border Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety have rescued 14 victims held in another kidnapping for ransom incident, the U.S. Justice Department said.


HSI's Nevano on Navy sailor convicted of child sexual abuse: Sailor's actions were 'beyond reprehensible'

An investigation spearheaded by HSI has led to a 25-year prison sentence for a U.S. Navy service member for the sexual exploitation of children.


New chemical regulations imposed on Westlake Corp. 'will result in significant benefits' for local Kentucky, Louisiana communities

Westlake Chemical Corporation subsidiaries agreed to decrease harmful air pollution at three of its U.S. chemical sites.


DOL's Monhart: Wisconsin union official sentenced for embezzlement, breached trust with 'egregious violations'

A Wisconsin court has sentenced a former Wisconsin union president who embezzled $219,000 from an employee benefit plan to eight months of home confinement.


US attorney Ross: Doctor's TRICARE fraud scheme a 'reprehensible abuse' of Hippocratic oath, medical license

After a week-long trial, an Alexander, Ark., doctor was convicted for being party to a multimillion-dollar bribery racket.


Bronx man arrested, charged with 2018 drug-related murder

A Bronx man has been charged with a 2018 murder during which he also allegedly shot the victim’s five-year-old son.


'The ATF takes pride in working with our state, local and federal partners': Felon arrested on firearm charge in Tennessee

Garrian King was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, and investigators say his arrest was in connection with the recent Chattanooga shootings.


Fox: 'EPA is providing $6.5 billion in low-cost financing through WIFIA and SWIFIA that can help revitalize our water systems'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirmed $6.5 billion in new funding for water infrastructure projects.


Williams: 'The defendant schemed to steal taxpayer funds'

A Spring Valley man was charged in White Plains federal court with a $1.6 million COVID-19 fraud scheme.



EPA's Fox: Reducing nutrient pollution essential for 'an iconic ecosystem'

A federal-state collaboration to decrease pollution in the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico has received $60 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced earlier this week.