News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Europe: Minimizing Explosive Hazard Risks and Setting the Stage for Development

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.


Under Secretary Zeya’s Visit to Tunisia

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. 


Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the International Women of Courage Award Ceremony

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


Washington Post Opinion: 'Failing to fund the U.S. covid response bodes trouble for the entire world' by Atul Gawande

Atul Gawande leads global health and is co-chair of the Covid-19 Task Force at the U.S. Agency for International Development.


Fiscal Year 2023 President’s Budget Request

President Biden has long said: “Don’t tell me what you value.


Seafloor Mapping and Coral Reef Assessment in the Mariana Archipelago

The NOAA Ship Rainier departs Honolulu on a mission to measure water depths and gather information on corals, fish, and changing ocean conditions.


Meet Lisa Desfosse, Deputy Director for Science and Operations

Part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series, meet Dr. Lisa Desfosse.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Expand Support for Startup Businesses in New Orleans, Louisiana

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.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Expand Broadband Service in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $800,000 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Capitalize Revolving Loan Fund to Serve Small Businesses in Southwest Wisconsin

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.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.7 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Expand Broadband Service for the Manufacturing, Agricultural and Technology Industries in Rural Central Indiana

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.


United States hog inventory down 2%

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).


Conservation and Recreation Come Together to Create Maine’s Vacationland

As the most rural state in the United States, Maine is one of the best destinations to reconnect with nature.


USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Massachusetts, Wyoming, North Carolina, Ohio and North Dakota

Samples from all the flocks were first tested at state laboratories that are part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.


USDA Announces 2022 Marketing Assistance Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains, Oilseeds, Rice and Pulse Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the 2022 Marketing Assistance Loan rates.


DHS S&T to Demonstrate Emerging Technology for Critical Mission Needs

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.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bills addressed by Armed Services Committee on April 5

There was activity on two bills related to the Armed Services Committee on April 5.



Notice published on April 4 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.