Stories by Karen Kidd on Federal Newswire


Mayorkas: 'We continue to improve the customer experience'

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reportedly made customer experience improvements in line with directives in a presidential executive order issued last year.


Freaney: 'Cyber fraudsters continue to present a real and credible threat'

Four men were arrested for their roles in a scheme to defraud businesses, banks and individuals through business email compromise and credit card fraud schemes.


Buttigieg: 'It's time to make sure EV components are made right here in America'

President Joe Biden's administration's efforts to make sure components for electric vehicle manufacturing don't have to be imported are moving ahead, thanks to funding from last year's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Fox: 'I'm excited EPA can partner with Chattanooga' for wastewater project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $186 million loan to Chattanooga, Tenn., for its wastewater compliance and sustainability project.


Williams: 'Servis' conduct represents corruption at the highest levels of the racehorse industry'

A thoroughbred racehorse trainer recently pleaded guilty for the distribution of adulterated and misbranded drugs for administration on racehorses he trained.


Williams: 'Cooley is now facing serious criminal charges for his alleged cybercrimes'

An Arizona man was arrested for charges in connection with a cyber intrusion scheme against a New York-based hair salon company.


Regan: Small, rural towns face 'significant challenges with drinking water'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $25.7 million in grants for small towns and rural communities facing significant water challenges.


Lee: New DOS international labor affairs representative 'will be invaluable to the success of U.S. diplomacy'

Kelly M. Fay Rodriguez was recently appointed as special representative for international labor affairs by the U.S. Department of State.


Bacon: 'Wage theft is a serious violation, and restaurant industry workers are too often its victims'

U.S. Department of Labor recovered back wages and damages from California restaurateurs who failed to pay overtime wages.


Bonavolonta: 'Eric Mohan is a serial bank robber' in New Hampshire, Massachusetts

A Manchester man was sentenced to 57 months in prison for a string of bank robberies in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.


De Jesus: 'Kay Community Service Center failed to meet its legal requirements'

A central Georgia nonprofit serving the intellectually disabled was found to have failed to provide timely career counseling, information and referrals to three adult workers with developmental disabilities.


Johnson: 'Let's pass a CR'; DOL maintains updated contingency plan

As the U.S. Department of Labor prepares for contingency in case of a shutdown, a continuing resolution (CR) from Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) to keep government funded into February could hit the Senate floor as early as today.


Johnson: 'Let's pass a CR'; EPA maintains updated contingency plan

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson's (R-WI) uneasy support for a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded into February may well come down to Senate action on Thursday.


Granholm: Fusion ignition 'milestone will undoubtedly spark even more discovery'

The Department of Energy recently announced a fusion reaction in California made history by achieving fusion ignition.


Dean: USDA, Social Security 'to improve access to our nutrition assistance programs'

U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Social Security Administration announced a collaboration to improve nutrition security should cut down on challenges families face when accessing important government assistance.


Vilsack: 'We are grateful to have such a talented group of individuals to lead our state offices'

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of three new directors.


Vilsack: A rail shutdown 'would have been devastating to the nation's economy'

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack supported the push for government intervention to avert a possible nationwide rail strike.


Buttigieg: 'We now have a tremendous opportunity to modernize transportation in Tribal communities'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced new actions to support better and safer infrastructure in Indian Country.


Fischer: Louisville, Ky., 'is critical to keeping the US supply chain rolling'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg got a warm welcome earlier this month for his visit to one of the world's busiest cargo hubs at Louisville International Airport in Kentucky.


Newland: 'Partnership will further support our efforts to keep Native people safe'

The FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs will be working closer to improve law enforcement in Indian Country according to an agreement announced during the recent White House Tribal Nations Summit.