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Uzra Zeya named new U.S. special coordinator for Tibetan issues
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The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Dec. 20 announced a new U.S. special coordinator for Tibetan issues.


New assistant secretary for the CSO sworn in
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The U.S. Department of State on Jan. 10 announced that a new assistant secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) was sworn in.


Department of State welcomes Blanchard as new chief economist, 'looks forward to her contributions'
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Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Jan. 6 announced through a press release that Dr. Emily Blanchard will be joining the Department of State as chief economist.


NOAA finds ‘perfect fit’ to serve as director of Operations, Management and Information Services Division at Alaska Fisheries Science Center
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries recently appointed a new director for the Operations, Management and Information Services Division at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) following the retirement of Lori Budbill who held the position during 42 years of service.


New U.S. Census Bureau director 'honored and humbled' by appointment
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The U.S. Census Bureau recently swore in Robert Santos as its 26th director, making him the first Latino person to hold the position in U.S. history.


'LM is small, but mighty': Office of Legacy Management's ECHO supervisor embodies ideals of public health and preservation
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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Legacy Management's (LM) Education, Communication, History, and Outreach (ECHO) supervisor David Von Behren believes in both preservation and perseverance.


USDA creates 5 additional regional positions to aid in agency operations
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently created five new regional positions for the department’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) to aid in administering operations and fostering relationships with stakeholders.


USDA official receives Presidential Rank Award for work with agricultural industry, trade
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The deputy administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently received the prestigious Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive for his past and ongoing achievements on behalf of the United States.


State department names 30-year officer to role in energy diplomacy
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Laura Lochman, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, is now a deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of Energy Resources, the U.S. State Department announced last month.


Biden announces intent to appoint 9 to USDA regional positions
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President Joe Biden intends to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including four Farm Service Agency (FSA) and five Rural Development (RD) state directors.


'Exemplary performance': Marks receives award for first of its kind nuclear facility
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) has awarded Pam Marks of Savannah River Site the 2020 Federal Project Director of the Year Award for her work on a first of its kind $2.3 billion nuclear facility.


'You can’t get lost when you know where you’re from': Denny uses Navajo heritage for inspiration in her work with DOE Legacy Management
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Angelita Denny is a site lead for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) office of Legacy Management (LM) and she is proud of the work she does in areas where fellow Native Americans have resided, which often were locations of nuclear testing in the past.


U.S. Department of Agriculture announces key staff additions and promotions
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions.


Kamian named to Bureau of Energy Resources post
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State Department veteran has been assigned to posts around the globe during 29-year career


State Department conducts first virtual STEM diversity career fair
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The U.S. Department of State played host to its first virtual career fair Wednesday, revolving around fields of applied science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) alongside STEM policy careers in the U.S. Foreign Service and civil service.


Shea 'honored' to be recognized by both NASDA, USAHA
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Kevin Shea, administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), recently received two awards from state and industry partners, according to a press release.


USDA Announces National Teaching  Awards for Food and Agricultural Sciences
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Six regional and two early-career awardees were also named recipients of the 2021 Excellence in College and University Teaching Awards for Food and Agricultural Sciences.


Keep your Thanksgiving Full of Turkey and Free from Foodborne Illness
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Next week, Americans will enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends. While the COVID-19 pandemic is still top-of-mind, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s also important to keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving.


APHIS' Kevin Shea receives awards from National Association of State Departments of Agriculture,  United States Animal Health Association
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The United States Department of Agriculture has issued the following press release:WASHINGTON – Kevin Shea, administrator of the U.S.


Rachael S. Taylor named DOI Chief of Staff
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Rachael S. Taylor will become Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), according to Secretary Deb Haaland.