Stories by Karen Kidd on Federal Newswire


Hurt: 'Sign will help inform the public about a small piece of our nation's history' in Idaho

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management installed an interpretive sign at the Pre-Schooner II Site where the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission conducted a non-nuclear cratering experiment.


Ball: New wood product can 'revolutionize sustainable construction'

A University of Maryland professor's wood replacement product that's stronger than steel scored a $20 million grant last week for development expansion.


Marlow: Partnership to help 'deploy climate-smart agriculture and conservation in the Great Plains'

U.S. Department of Agriculture and three Great Plains Tribal Nations are partnering through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.


Buttigieg: 'Good progress is showing as we engage airlines to reduce delays and cancellations'

After getting airlines to pay hundreds of millions in refunds and enforcing customer rights, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is feeling good about what his department is doing for the traveling public.


Romer: 'Amazon is making it easier to identify antimicrobials' that meet EPA approval

Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly initiative has gotten U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's attention for dovetailing nicely with EPA's Design for the Environment Program.


Schukraft: 'It has been a true team effort' in moving the neutrino detection system

For one of the engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, it feels like it was only yesterday the lab's neutrino detection system first was proposed.


NAS: 'New forms of CCP influence' replacing criticized program

Confucius Institutes, long associated with the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) efforts to maintain influence on U.S. college and university campuses, appear to be largely gone but they really aren't, according to the National Association of Scholars.


Stevens: TJX Companies cited for 'violating federal safety standards'

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited TJX Companies Inc. for exposing workers to fire, entrapment and struck-by hazards after stacking and storing merchandise unsafely.


Becker: 'Denver Water's approach to tackling lead in drinking water has been remarkable'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently approved Denver Water's comprehensive approach for reducing lead in drinking water.


Fitzgerald: 'There is no place that I’d rather serve my community' than as HSI Chicago special agent in charge

An Illinois man was recently named the special agent in charge of the Homeland Security Investigations Chicago area.


Vilsack: USDA works to 'include Indigenous viewpoints' in future programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture took time at the Tribal nation's summit in Washington to announce its continued commitment to native peoples.


Granholm: Applications open for DOE program for 'healthier learning environments and big cost savings'

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that applications are open for the Renew America's Schools grant program.


Buttigieg: 'There is no substitute in the U.S. for functioning freight rail'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was prominent last week as President Joe Biden lead the push for government intervention to avert a possible nationwide rail strike.


Vilsack: Hispanic-serviing initiatives are 'crucial to providing leadership and strategic direction'

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced two initiatives to increase access to USDA programs in the Hispanic community.


Buttigieg: 'We announced key actions the department is taking to support Tribal communities'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took time at the Tribal nation's summit in Washington this week to announce key actions it is taking to support native peoples.


Williams: Infinity Q founder 'lied to his investors in order to line his own pockets'

The founder of a New York-based investment company recently pleaded guilty to securities fraud.


Homendy: New regulations for hot air balloon pilots 'is a promising step'

The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced new rules for hot air balloon pilots, requiring them to pass a medical exam and have a medical certificate like commercial airplane and helicopter pilots.


Buttigieg: Chicago transportation 'makes this city an economic powerhouse of global importance'

The way is clear to begin work on new passenger terminals at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.


Mayorkas: DHS celebrates 20th anniversary of protecting 'the American people, our homeland and our values'

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas recently marked the 20th anniversary of the Homeland Security Act of 2002.


Bonavolonta: 'Rodriguez trafficked deadly fentanyl all over Massachusetts'

A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges involving fentanyl.