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Rugwell: Bureau of Land Management to honor Wesley Hipke for efforts 'to create aquifer-recharge sites across the Eastern Snake Plain'
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During the Public Lands Foundation board meeting March 31, the group and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management honored the achievements of Wesley Hipke, who oversees the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer in Boise.


Biden: Dettelbach is 'ready on day one to lead' as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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President Joe Biden nominated Steve Dettelbach to be director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives April 11.


Biden admin nominates Robert Godec, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand
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President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Robert Godec as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand.


Buttigieg: FAA appoints Billy Nolen as acting administrator due to 'extensive expertise in aviation'
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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Billy Nolen will serve as the acting Federal Aviation Administrator following the departure of current administrator Steve Dickson.


State Department: Paid internships to 'expand opportunities for students of all backgrounds'
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The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications until April 12 or once 1,000 students have applied for its paid internship program, set to begin in fall 2022.


Biden admin nominates Dean Thompson as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Nepal
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President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Dean R. Thompson as U.S. Ambassador to Nepal.


Biden admin nominates Puneet Talwar, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Morocco
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President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Puneet Talwar as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco.


Biden admin nominates Timmy Davis, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Qatar
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President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Timmy Davis as U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar.


Biden admin nominates Candace Bond, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
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On March 18, 2022, President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Candace Bond as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.


Biden administration nominates Durakoglu, of New Jersey, as assistant secretary of state
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President Joe Biden nominated Naz Durakoglu Monday to be assistant secretary of state for Legislative Affairs, the White House said.


Survey: Biden Administration appointees fill 110 of 186 U.S. Embassies; 17 nominees await Senate confirmation
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Of 186 U.S. embassies abroad, 110 are now run by appointees of President Joe Biden's Administration, a survey of White House and U.S. State Department data has found.


Buttigieg: NHTSA 2022 public service award honorees do 'vital work to save lives'
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This year's U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public service award honorees are saving lives, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a March 14 news release.


Joe is 'very humbled' to join Farmington Field Office for Bureau of Land Management
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The Farmington Field office of the Bureau of Land Management welcomed another experienced addition to its staff.


Returning USDA rural development state director for Hawaii among almost a dozen USDA appointments announced last week
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Farmers, ranchers, longtime U.S. Department of Agriculture employees and others were among the 11 Farm Service Agency and Rural Development state directors announced Feb. 24.


USDA names 'valuable assets' to key staff appointments
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently appointed four experienced candidates to senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.


DOS: Murray brings 'a wealth of experience' in new Asia-Pacific leadership role
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Former Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs official Matt Murray is the new U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Department of State (DOS) said in a press release.


Biden appoints five new USDA directors with 'experience and talent to serve on the front lines'
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The US Department of Agriculture announced on Jan. 27 that five individuals will be appointed for new regional director positions.


DHS head Mayorkas reflects on Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'My mother lived this history'
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The Department of Homeland Security joined individuals and organizations in the U.S. and worldwide in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27.



'I am honored': Bureau of Reclamation selects Morrow to lead Denver office
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Heidi Morrow has been named director of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Mission Support Organization in Denver.