News from January 2022
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
The Department of Energy’s Implementation of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
Personal Property Items Held by Subcontractors at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
Property Management at the Hanford Site
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has reached a pivotal milestone on the Los Alamos Pit Production Project, approving the start of construction of the Decontamination and Decommissioning Subproject.
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
On January 19-21, Administrator Power will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to partnering with the citizens of BiH in their quest to build a democratic and prosperous future in a stable, functional BiH of two entities, three constituent peoples, and all other residents.
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Lead Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), and House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Lead Republican Frank Lucas (R-OK) sent a letter to President Biden on the administration’s lack of response to requests from Congress on COVID-19.
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued opinions on President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates.
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy Subcommittee legislative hearing titled, “Securing Our Energy Infrastructure: Legislation to Enhance Pipeline Reliability:”
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
Members Express Concern over High Electric Bills, Underinvestment in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Power, and Inadequate Decarbonization Goals
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) wrote to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure today in support of the agency’s proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) decision memo limiting Medicare coverage of Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s treatment, Aduhelm, to patients enrolled in qualifying clinical trials.
By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2022
We are initiating an evaluation of the U.S. Census Bureau’s (the Bureau’s) award and use of a cooperative agreement to participate in a joint statistical project with Research Triangle Institute, an independent nonprofit institution.
By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2022
We are initiating an audit of the U.S. Census Bureau Demographic Programs Directorate’s reimbursable surveys.
By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2022
We are initiating an audit of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (the Department’s) security controls for cloud-based high value assets (HVAs).
By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2022
The Office of Inspector General is committed to improving the quality of non-federal audits.
By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2022
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking input for the recently instituted investigation Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers (332-587) and announced today the dates for seven roundtable discussions, an academic symposium, and a public hearing.
By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2022
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain refrigerator water filtration devices and components thereof.
By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2022
The residents of Wayne County, North Carolina (NC) depend on an economy based on a mix of local industries ranging from assembly production, manufacturing, and agriculture.
By Art Benavidez | Jan 17, 2022
A Houston man was recently sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for his role in several ATM robberies at truck stops located throughout Texas and Louisiana and being involved in the assault of a good samaritan who tried to intervene.
By Art Benavidez | Jan 17, 2022
The Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) recently released by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) shows an increase in flights during October 2021 closer to pre-COVID-19 levels while also showing an increase in canceled flights, late arrivals and the mishandling of baggage and wheelchairs.
By Art Benavidez | Jan 17, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently provided an additional $5 million in funding for the Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Demonstration Program to expedite infrastructure projects being undertaken nationwide.
