Stories by John Kelly on Federal Newswire


Garcia: 'EPA has worked diligently to get the asbestos identified at TechCity cleaned up'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is working with developer iPark 87 to remove asbestos from the Tech City site in Ulster County, N.Y.


Nakoa: 'The educational opportunities provide by both Close-Up and Junior State Foundation are undeniable'

The Office of Interior Affairs is supporting insular area students through the Close-Up and Junior State Foundation programs.


Haaland: BLM works to 'modernize America’s power infrastructure while creating jobs and bolstering climate resilience'

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management recently announced steps to increase clean energy development on public lands.


EPA's Fox on Englewood WIFIA loan: 'These are the exact types of projects that EPA will be funding...across the country'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed a $38 million WIFIA loan to modernize water infrastructure in Englewood, Colo.


USDA Deputy Undersecretary is 'committed to providing our WIC families with nutritious foods'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a nationwide waiver for infant formula, according to the USDA's website


Energy's Granholm: $504 million loan guarantee will 'fund emerging technologies' in Utah's ACES project

The U.S. Department of Energy has confirmed a $504.4 million loan guarantee to the Advanced Clean Energy Storage project in Utah.


Morrison: Anacostia Riverwalk Trail mile markers 'will enhance recreation on the trail,' improve visitor safety

The National Park Service began installing mile-markers June 6 on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail to improve visitor safety.


Biden tours Asia: 'Biden's visits to South Korea and Japan demonstrated the importance of these allies'

President Biden discussed the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework during his visit to Asia. 


'Christopher Wray Testified': FBI seeks more funding from Congress

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified to the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 25. 


Stone-Manning: 'Orphaned wells are a legacy that we must address'

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced $33 million investment for the Federal Orphaned Well Program.


Haaland: Settlement will 'provide the Navajo Nation with the autonomy and flexibility to design and build appropriate water projects'

The U.S. Department of the Interior confirmed funding of newly-executed Navajo-Utah Water Rights settlement.


Williams: Clean Vessel Act to help with 'keeping waterways clean and accessible'

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced more than $16 million in grant funds are available through the Clean Vessel Act program.


Stone-Manning: "It is clear the American public is passionate about increasing access to public lands."

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is inviting the public to share their opinions about nominating public lands that are inaccessible but could provide opportunity for hunting, fishing and other recreational activities.


Vilsack: 'We cannot and should not be willing to live with this carnage' in wake of Texas shooting

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a statement on the ongoing violence in the United States in the wake of the May 24 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.


'Committed to prioritizing nutrition security': Virginia receives grants for improved nutrition in school lunches

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service gave almost $1 million to Virginia's Department of Education.


Mayorkas: DHS making 'critical investments' by increasing grant funding

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed $1.6 billion in preparedness grants. 


Nordwall: 'Cyber criminals are targeting our aging population at an ever-increasing rate'

Two Californians were indicted in a multi-million dollar tech-support scam directed at elderly victims.


Rubio: 'We must address the dangerous, growing imbalance between America and China'

A Center for Strategic and International Studies brief was released May 16 which describes the work and investments China has made to attract and improve its human capital.


DOL's Lee on EU trade talks: 'An inclusive dialogue will create innovative opportunities for transatlantic cooperation'

The U.S. Labor Department and United States trade representatives will take part in trans-Atlantic tripartite trade and labor discussions with businesses as well as unions.


Williams: Pa. man sentenced after he 'followed up on his threats with a violent act'

A Montgomery County man was sentenced to more than three years in prison after shooting into the County Democratic Party headquarters.