News from May 2022

By David Beasley | May 4, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy reported funds from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will help improve the nation's energy grid.

By Caleb Lombardo | May 4, 2022
A recent investigation into a $300 million healthcare fraud case has resulted in all 11 defendants pleading guilty to the charges.

By John Kelly | May 4, 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration's Youth Task Force confirmed it has two new members, Jewel Fletcher and Andrew Ross.

By Trina Thomas | May 4, 2022
Agricultural Research Service scientists are making moves on the vegetable front by upping the ante on salad ingredients.

By Bob Pepalis | May 4, 2022
Two workers who escaped a partial trench collapse in Austin, Texas, weren’t as fortunate a few hours later when their employer told them to get back into the trench which collapsed again, causing fatal injuries for one worker and seriously injured the other.

By Bob Pepalis | May 4, 2022
Findings from a four-year National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries survey will help resource managers to more effectively protect manta rays.

By Andy Nghiem | May 4, 2022
The U.S. Geological Survey and Oregon Department of Water Resources conducted a groundwater flow study of the Harney Basin to inform planning for future groundwater management.

By Caleb Lombardo | May 4, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its new plan designed to protect endangered species from the dangers of pollution and support sustainable agriculture to forge a better, cleaner path forward.

By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2022
News Release: LAS VEGAS --The Las Vegas Field Office sold 376.465 acres in 32 parcels for $138,575,000 during a modified competitive online public land sale that began on May 3 and was open for bids for 24 hours. The agency offered 35 parcels of public land, totaling 400.815 acres under the Southern Nevada Public...
By State Newswire | May 4, 2022
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Swiss President Ignazio Cassis. Secretary Blinken and President Cassis discussed economic efforts to address the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and our shared commitment to the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Putin’s unprovoked war of aggression.

By DOL Newswire | May 4, 2022
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Department of Labor and LinkedIn Corp. have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of systemic, gender-based pay discrimination by the operator of employment-oriented websites and mobile apps at its San Francisco and Sunnyvale, California, facilities.
By State Newswire | May 4, 2022
There was activity on four bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on May 3.

By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2022
News Release: Promontory Summit, UT - One hundred and fifty-three years ago the world changed at Promontory Summit, Utah when the United States completed the world's first transcontinental railroad, one of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century. On May 7 and 10, 2022 Golden Spike National Historical Park will commemorate the 153rd anniversary of this momentous event.

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022
Wicker Urges Secretary Buttigieg to Leave Liberal Priorities Out of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022
Chair DeFazio Honors the Legacy of Former DOT Secretary Norman Y. Mineta

By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2022
OVC FY 2022 Field-Generated Solicitation: Increasing Options and Expanding Access for Victims of Crime grant opened on May 4.
By Commerce Newswire | May 4, 2022
There was activity on two bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on May 3.

By DOE Newswire | May 4, 2022
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022
On April 12, Administrator Power spoke with Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

By Trina Thomas | May 4, 2022
An investigation conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Baltimore April 25 resulted in a life sentence for a notorious gang leader.