Cash: 'Cleaning up Superfund sites is a top priority for EPA here in New England'
By Karen Kidd | May 20, 2023
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $48 million settlement to clean up a Massachusetts Superfund site.
Traynor: NIH scientists work 'to unravel the intricate genetic architecture of neurodegenerative diseases'
By Karen Kidd | May 20, 2023
National Institutes of Health scientists recently identified genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia.
Agriculture secretary praises regional food business center in Mississippi Delta
By Karen Kidd | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement last week of a new regional food business center aimed at strengthening food supply chains in the Mississippi Delta region will be good for the area's economy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release.
Asri: 'We can more accurately identify larger genomic variants' with new human pangenome draft
By Karen Kidd | May 19, 2023
The international Human Pangenome Reference Consortium recently released a new rough draft of human pangenome.
FECM: 'Apply now for #FECM’s 2023 Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration program'
By Karen Kidd | May 19, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management is looking for graduate students and industry professional still early in their careers to apply for this year's Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration Program.
Regan: 'EPA is delivering on its mission to reduce harmful pollution'
By Karen Kidd | May 19, 2023
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed tougher carbon dioxide emissions standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants.
Becerra: 'Diaper Distribution Pilot fulfills a critical need for families'
By Karen Kidd | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced an additional $8.2 million for the first federally funded diaper distribution program for low-income families.
Alonzo: 'Triad's investment will fund a full range of grassroots economic development'
By Karen Kidd | May 18, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory operator Triad National Security is providing $2.5 million in grant funding to boost economic diversity, education and community giving.
French: 'It is so exciting to be back this year with a full public tour schedule' at Hanford Site
By Karen Kidd | May 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is once more opening the Hanford Site's B Reactor National Historic Landmark in Washington.
U.N. human rights official renews call for global assistance in Haiti
By Karen Kidd | May 16, 2023
The United Nations' high commissioner on human rights has reiterated his call for the international community to intervene in Haiti to end the spiraling rise of gang violence in the poverty-stricken Caribbean nation.
Lago: 'ITA and NCAEID is designed to assist Tribal Nations and Native businesses'
By Karen Kidd | May 16, 2023
International Trade Administration recently signed an agreement with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development to facilitate exports and foreign direct investment.
Vilsack: 'The transition period before attaining organic certification can be cost-prohibitive'
By Karen Kidd | May 13, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking new steps to enhance organic markets and support food producers to make it easier for farmers to enter the organic market.
Sams: 'It was truly inspiring to visit national parks in and around Boston'
By Karen Kidd | May 8, 2023
Boston is the home of three national parks — National Park Service sites, Boston National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site and Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.
Rieker: 'This long-awaited project is a vital step forward for the Arkansas Valley'
By Karen Kidd | May 7, 2023
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation broke ground on Boone Reach trunk line of the Arkansas Valley Conduit in southeastern Colorado during the last week in April.
Sun: 'I am pleased to see that SAE has recognized Robert for his contribution'
By Karen Kidd | May 6, 2023
An Oak Ridge National Laboratory division director was recently recognized by a prestigious engineering standards group.
Buttigieg: 'I can't wait to see how Howard University students use their skills'
By Karen Kidd | May 5, 2023
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg used his tour of a prestigious historically Black research university in Washington to deliver a grant check and check on students developing new transportation technologies.
Buttigieg: Sustainable control tower design 'will mean that smaller airports can handle more flights'
By Karen Kidd | May 5, 2023
The Federal Aviation Administration recently selected a sustainable design for new air traffic control towers for municipal and smaller airports.
Granholm: 'Americans across the country will feel the benefits' of increased electric heat pump manufacturing
By Karen Kidd | Apr 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a $250 million funding opportunity to accelerate the nation's electric heat pump manufacturing.
Guliani: U.S. ' looks forward to working with the UK and all members of the Global CBPR Forum'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 29, 2023
The United Kingdom recently submitted an application to join the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum as an associate.
Farley: 'Burns is charged for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from clients'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 29, 2023
Federal Bureau of Investigations agents are after the former Georgia financial adviser indicted earlier this month for his part of an investment fraud scheme that defrauded investors of millions of dollars.
