Stories by Timothy Stuckey on Federal Newswire


U.S. Secretary of Labor on January employment report: 'We are focused on empowering all workers to seize the better opportunities they are seeking in this recovery"

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh recently issued a statement detailing the January 2022 employment report in a press release, which showcased job growth in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.


'Our alliances are a core source of American strength': U.S., Denmark initiate discussions on a defense cooperation agreement

The U.S. has recently accepted Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's request to initiate negotiations for a new Defense Cooperation Agreement, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of State.


Minidoka National Historic Site and Friends of Minidoka announce new leadership: 'We are beyond fortunate to have staff as talented and dedicated'

The National Park Service (NPS) recently announced in a press release that the Minidoka National Historic Site in Jerome, Idaho, will have new leadership.


USDA confirms two additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed two additional findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds.



Wild bird confirmed to have highly pathogenic avian influenza in South Carolina

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently verified the existence of a highly pathogenic Eurasian H5 avian influenza in a wild American wigeon in Colleton County, South Carolina.


USDA responds to 'challenges'  in providing food relief to schools

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently highlighted its Farm to School program's efforts to provide relief to schools during the past year


'A strong and resilient supply chain is critical:' USDA highlights focus on food supply chain

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service recently highlighted efforts taken during the first year of the Biden-Harris Administration to advance market prospects in America's food and agriculture industry.


U.S. agriculture secretary outlines efforts 'to fundamentally change and improve America’s food system'

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently outlined the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) accomplishments in terms of market expansion and improvement since the Biden-Harris Administration took office last year


LOGISTEC USA and 'leading EPC company' Infrastructure Energy Alternatives form strategic alliance to support U.S. offshore wind industry

Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA) has announced the establishment a new partnership with LOGISTEC USA Inc., a LOGISTEC Corporation affiliate


'The trend will only worsen:' Officials detail USDA's 10-year wildfire strategy

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Forest Service Chief Randy Moore recently announced the start of an extensive strategy to mitigate the rising threat of wildfires in the U.S


GenH2 CEO to discuss 'Future Prospects for Large-Scale Production and Storage of Liquid Hydrogen' at Houston Conference this week

GenH2, a provider of hydrogen infrastructure solutions will be a platinum sponsor of the 2nd American Hydrogen Forum, a yearly energy industry event.


Blinken to promote Indo-Pacific 'peace, resilience and prosperity" in trip abroad

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is scheduled to visit Australia, Fiji and Hawaii from Feb. 7-13 to meet with Indo-Pacific allies and partners.



Department of Transportation releases November 2021 Air Travel Consumer Report

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released statistics on U.S. airlines' operations for the month of November 2021, providing air travelers with information on the airlines' overall quality of service.



'Better choices for Austin metro commuters:' DOT loans $250M for central Texas road project

Smoother traffic flow in the Austin, Tex., metropolitan area has gotten $250 million worth of support, in the form of a 35-year low-interest loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation.


Buttigieg outlines department's measures to curb human trafficking

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg has recently challenged all transportation stakeholders to aid in the campaign against human trafficking.


U.S. ports to get $241 million for infrastructure improvements

Ports in 19 states and one territory are slated to receive more than $241 in grant funding to improve facilities and overcome challenges in the nation's supply chains.


'We are embarking on a transformative path': DOE and DOT announce effort to establish nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg have recently signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation that will work towards constructing electric vehicle charging stations nationwide.


'An important step in closing the digital divide': NTIA Program receives over 200 applications and $833 million in funding requests

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the United States Department of Commerce has recently announced that it has received more than 200 applications for the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program, according to a NTIA press release.


NIST researchers develop new method of 'creating stronger ballistic material' using fuzzy nanoparticles

A team of researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Columbia Engineering have identified a new method for increasing the durability of materials, according to a NIST press release.


Endangered North Atlantic right whale entangled in fishing line sighted with calf, scientists 'surprised and concerned'

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission recently reported that an endangered North Atlantic right whale, identified as "Snow Cone," was seen swimming beside a newborn calf despite being caught in fishing line for months, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) press release.