Hawley questions Mayorkas about Chinese nationals: 'You should resign’
By Sam Jackson | Apr 18, 2023
During a Senate oversight committee hearing on March 28, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced questions about the increase of Chinese nationals crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, with U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) calling on Mayorkas to resign.
Stefanik asks Biden to act on fentanyl: 'On average, one person in the U.S. dies from fentanyl poisoning every seven minutes'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 18, 2023
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) called on President Joe Biden to do something about the fentanyl overdose crisis that is the leading cause of the death for Americans between 18 and 45.
Colorado State to receive portion of $40 million in USDA conservation grants
By Sam Jackson | Apr 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million into 31 projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, which includes the Innovative Technologies to Reduce Beef Industry GHG Emissions project led by Colorado State University (CSU).
Scott to introduce bill to fight transmission of drugs through U.S. Postal Service: He 'believes the Biden administration must step up'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 17, 2023
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) plans to introduce a new bill to combat the flood of drugs through the U.S. Postal Service.
Deutsch: 'Not only is graffiti a crime, but it is also unsightly and damaging to the surface defaced'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 15, 2023
Park rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area have announced that vandals who vandalized a portion of George W. Childs Park in Delaware Township, Pennsylvania. have been identified, located and charges are pending.
NTIA's Alan Davidson says administration is focused on 'creating an environment to enable trustworthy AI' at University of Pittsburgh
By Sam Jackson | Apr 15, 2023
The Department of Commerce shared a statement by Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson April 11 about artificial intelligence accountability.
Joint search by Homeland Security, Kansas City-area sheriff's offices leads to capture of escaped inmate: 'Our duty to protect our community is a shared responsibility'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 13, 2023
A coordinated effort by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City, the Ray County Sheriff's Office, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Clay County Sheriff's Office, and the help of concerned citizens led to the recent capture of a fugitive charged with stabbing his pregnant girlfriend.
Interior Department OKs $20 million for water resilience projects in California, Utah
By Sam Jackson | Apr 12, 2023
The Department of the Interior has announced $20 million water resilience projects in California and Utah.
Department of Energy announces 7 new appointees
By Sam Jackson | Apr 11, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the appointment of seven new people by the Biden-Harris administration as well as five current appointees who are taking on new roles in the department.
Labor Department: Contractor failed to take proper steps to stop worker's fatal fall from airport skylight
By Sam Jackson | Apr 10, 2023
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has determined that Porter Roofing Contractors failed to ensure the safety of a crew working on the roof at the Pensacola, Florida, airport Oct. 25, which led to the fatal fall of one crew member.
Brookings' fellow doubts that 'China will meaningfully intensify its anti-drug cooperation' with U.S.
By Sam Jackson | Apr 10, 2023
During a House Financial Services Subcommittee hearing, Brookings Institute senior fellow Vanda Felbab-Brown said in her testimony that China won't take accountability for its role in fentanyl trafficking unless the U.S. and its allies take a multilateral approach.
EPA, DOJ file complaint in East Palestine derailment: We will 'ensure Norfolk Southern cleans up the mess they made'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 9, 2023
Acting on behalf of the EPA, DOJ’s Environment and Natural Resources Division recently filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the derailment in East Palestine.
EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Mid-Atlantic Region
By Sam Jackson | Apr 9, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued its 2021 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data for the Mid-Atlantic Region,
Biden administration invests $78 million in clean water infrastructure upgrades for Pacific Southwest, Pacific territories
By Sam Jackson | Apr 9, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $78 million in funding for clean water infrastructure upgrades in the Pacific Southwest and other Pacific territories.
Savannah River Site in South Carolina prepares to recycle, down blend fuel for advanced nuclear reactors as demand 'far exceeds' supply
By Sam Jackson | Apr 9, 2023
The H Canyon chemical separations facility at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina is preparing to recycle its used, highly enriched uranium (HEU) and down blend it to provide fuel for advanced nuclear reactors in the United States.
OSHA publishes 2022 injury and illness data, a 'valuable tool,' Parker says
By Sam Jackson | Apr 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has made public its 2022 injury and illness data collected from more than 300,000 establishments nationwide.
Chapin: 'Carlsbad Caverns’ anniversary celebrates a century of discovery, preservation and protection'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 5, 2023
The National Park Service is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, with a variety of events and activities planned all year to mark the parks' centennial.
Granholm: DOE is 'supercharging America’s drive towards an affordable and secure clean energy economy'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 4, 2023
The Department of Energy announced $750 million is now available for research, development and demonstration efforts that aim to cut the costs of producing clean hydrogen.
Wyden: Pharmacy Benefit Managers 'an industry that is going in the wrong direction'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 3, 2023
The Senate Finance Committee discussed ways to combat rising drug prices at its March 30 meeting "Hearings to Examine Pharmacy Benefit Managers and the Prescription Drug Supply Chain, Focusing on the Impact on Patients and Taxpayers."
King: 'Increasing the efficiency of catalysts is critical for developing sustainable solution'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 31, 2023
A collaboration between the University of Chicago and the Energy Department's Argonne National Laboratory is working to develop a machine-learning method for metal-organic frameworks that can collect water from air and advance sustainable technology.
