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USDA urges handwashing and food-handling safety measures during summer vacations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging families and individuals to be safe during their summer vacations and have issued a news release that prioritizes the value of proper handwashing during the practice of safe food handling.


Mayorkas: 'Additional H-2B visas will help employers meet the demand for seasonal workers'

Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor confirmed the availability of further H-2B visas for back half of the fiscal year.


Boustany praises China: 'the One China Policy has also been very durable in maintaining a peaceful relationship'

Charles Boustany, president of the Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC), engaged in a panel discussion titled "50 Years After President Nixon’s Trip: The Meaning and Durability of the One China Policy" in April.


Becker: Montana city receives grant funds to 'address contamination' at former railyard and depot

The city of Harlowton, Mont., received a $500,000 Brownfields grant to clean up and revitalize a former railyard and depot property.


Raimondo: Commerce Department's goal for 2023 budget is 'to improve America's competitiveness'

U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo testified before the Senate Commerce Committee April 27 about the president's 2023 Commerce budget.


Mayorkas: 'Migration levels to increase' if Title 42 order is lifted

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified to the House Judiciary Committee April 28 about ending Title 42, a Trump-Era public health policy that regulated immigration asylum claims during COVID-19.


Fox: 'EPA is proud to support this project to help deliver reliable and resilient groundwater to Oregonians'

The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed $65 million in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans to update the water infrastructure in Multnomah County in Oregon.


Regan: '2022 ENERGY STAR award-winning partners are demonstrating what it takes to build a more  sustainable future'

The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy confirmed the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards.


Fox: 'EPA and Army continue toward WOTUS implementation that is durable and protects our water resources'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army hosted a Midwest-centered virtual regional roundtable about the waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) May 9.


Lessley: MARAD, president give 'once-in-a-generation investment in our ports'

U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration announced up to $684.3 million for Port Infrastructure Development Program grants to improve America's port infrastructure.


On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, NHTSA reminds parents, caregivers to 'Look Before You Lock'

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminded parents that May 1 was National Heatstroke Prevention Day, noting that parents should remember the dangers young children face when riding in a hot car.


DOI's Haaland: 'Investing in irrigation and power is central' for bolstering Tribal communities

The Biden-Harris administration introduced the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments for Irrigation and Power Projects Across Indian Country program on Wednesday.


Shandor new superintendent at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site: 'I welcome the opportunity'

A new superintendent has taken over at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site.



Vilsack: People's Garden Initiative returns because 'planting a garden can have big impacts'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture renewed the People's Garden Initiative across the country.


Fletcher: 'I hope to bring awareness to youth about the aviation industry' through Youth Task Force

The Federal Aviation Administration's Youth Task Force confirmed it has two new members, Jewel Fletcher and Andrew Ross.


'The necessary authorities and tools to protect the public': DHS unveils new unmanned aircraft regulations

Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued a statement on the Biden administration’s Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) National Action Plan and Legislative Proposal.



'Engagement from the public has strengthened our work': EPA continues review of Upper Hudson River

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has started its third five-year review of the Upper Hudson River PCB cleanup efforts.


Haaland: 'The North American Wetlands Conservation Act is one of the most effective tools we have for migratory bird conservation'

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland confirmed $95 million for wetland conservation projects and national wildlife refuges. Wetland conservation projects and national wildlife refuges will get millions in a financial boost from the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.