News from April 2022

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
Since 1993, the U.S. CWD program has invested more than $511 million in CWD assistance in Europe, freeing much of Southeast Europe from the impact of landmines and ERW, while also making significant progress in reducing the region’s stockpiles of aging and excess munitions.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
Over the course of her visit, Under Secretary Zeya met with senior government officials, including Prime Minister Najla Bouden, Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi, and Minister of Interior Taoufik Charfeddine.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host and deliver remarks at the 16th annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Ceremony at the U.S. Department of State

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
Atul Gawande leads global health and is co-chair of the Covid-19 Task Force at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
President Biden has long said: “Don’t tell me what you value.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
The NOAA Ship Rainier departs Honolulu on a mission to measure water depths and gather information on corals, fish, and changing ocean conditions.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
Part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Dr. Lisa Desfosse.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $500,000 grant to Idea Village, New Orleans, Louisiana, to expand its entrepreneurial support programs. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
This grant will provide for the design, construction, and operations of a fiber optic network to bring high-speed, reliable internet service to Tahlequah’s business district.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 grant to the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, Platteville, Wisconsin, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
This project will help create and retain jobs by providing the cutting-edge technology necessary for these industries to remain competitive, while making the rural 7-county region more resilient to future economic disruptions.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
As of March 1, there were 72.2 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, down 2% from March 2021 and down 3% from Dec. 1, 2021, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
As the most rural state in the United States, Maine is one of the best destinations to reconnect with nature.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
Samples from all the flocks were first tested at state laboratories that are part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the 2022 Marketing Assistance Loan rates.

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 6, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will host a virtual demonstration series on May 3-4, 2022, to exhibit new technology solutions funded by its Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP). The SVIP Demo Week: Machine Learning showcase will feature 11 technologies from SVIP startups adapted from the commercial market to address DHS challenges.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 6, 2022
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By State Newswire | Apr 6, 2022
There was activity on two bills related to the Armed Services Committee on April 5.

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 6, 2022
This bill is sponsored by Rep. Bill Foster.

By US DOT Newswire | Apr 6, 2022
The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.