News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

Humanitarian Assistance to Communities in Northern Ethiopia

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

The United States welcomes the progress in securing more regular access for humanitarian assistance to communities in need in the Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions of Ethiopia.

USAID Leadership on the White House Action Plan on Global Water Security

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

Today, Vice President Harris announced the first-of-its-kind White House Action Plan on Global Water Security.

EPA Solicits Applications for Cooperative Agreement for the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training (PIRT) Program

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

EPA is soliciting applications to implement the Pesticide Residential Inspector Training (PIRT) Program for FY 2023 through FY 2027.

EPA Names Dr. Kandis Boyd as New Director of Chesapeake Bay Program

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of Dr. Kandis Boyd as the new Director of EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program.

EPA Opens Public Comment Period on Proposed Federal Plan to Reduce Sulfur Dioxide Air Pollution in Detroit

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the start of 45-day public comment period on its proposed Federal Implementation Plan to reduce sulfur dioxide air pollution in the Detroit area.

Registration is Open for ISART 2022, Held June 13-16

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

Registration is now open for the International Symposium on Advanced Radio Technologies (ISART)™ 2022, which will explore the theme

The Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Expo: Well Worth the Wait

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

The long-awaited 2022 Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Exposition and Milford Aquaculture Seminar brought more than 500 aquaculture industry leaders, scientists, and ecosystem managers to Portland, Maine, in April.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Park Development to Support Tourism in Memphis, Tennessee

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.7 million grant to the Riverfront Development Corporation, Memphis, Tennessee, for construction of the Tailout Trail, a new canopy boardwalk along the Mississippi River. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

DOE Awards Building 55 Technical Support Services Contract

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

DOE Awards Building 55 Technical Support Services Contract

Republican Leaders Demand Answers on Billions of Taxpayer Dollars Stolen Due to COVID-Era Fraud

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

House Republican leaders are demanding answers on the progress of the Biden Administration’s investigation into billions of taxpayer dollars that have been stolen or improperly paid amid reports that anywhere between $163 billion and $400 billion has been lost to fraud.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $524,360 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Manufacturing Sector in Loretto, Tennessee

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

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How Can Changes to Urban Neighborhoods and Buildings Affect Microclimates and Energy Use?

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

Heating and cooling for buildings is a large part of global energy demand. In the United States in 2010, buildings accounted for the biggest share (41 percent) of the nation’s energy consumption.

Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Following USDA Announcement on Food System Framework

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

House Agriculture Chairman David Scott released the following statement following Secretary Vilsack's speech announcing a framework to transform the food system.

USDA Announces Maine Signs Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement and Receives Grant to Improve Reach and Resiliency of Emergency Food System

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Maine under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA).

USDA Partners with States, Territories, and Tribes to Enhance Supply-Chain Resiliency Through Local Food Purchase Programs

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made significant advancements in food purchasing efforts through new programs administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

U.S.-Funded Demining Team Saving Lives in Iraq

By Press release submission | Jun 6, 2022

In 2014, ISIS took control of Rawa, Iraq, forcing residents to flee for their lives and leave behind their homes, belongings, and any semblance of normalcy.