Energy secretary says the department is “maintaining the readiness of the world’s largest Strategic Petroleum Reserve.” The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it purchased 4.65 million barrels…
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Transportation Department Funds Large Bridge Restoration Projects
The transportation secretary says grant funding will be distributed to 13 projects in 16 states. Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that the department has made over $5 billion available…
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Transportation Department Awards $8.75 Million to 15 Small Shipyards
The grants will expand facilities, increase modernization, and expand local hiring. The Department of Transportation (DOT) released $8.75 million to 15 small shipyards this month, under the Maritime…
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FTC Seeks to Block Merger of Largest Mattress Manufacturer with Retailer
Tempur Sealy International proposed the acquisition of Mattress Firm. The Federal Trade Commission authorized a lawsuit to halt the acquisition of Mattress Firm by Tempur Sealy International. The…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Investment in Nationwide Road Improvements
The department awards funding to 148 local construction projects across the country. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that a collective $1.8 billion will fund the completion of…
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USDA Seeks Input on Climate-Smart Feedstock Crop Farming
The agency is looking to establish standards for biofuel feedstock growth practices to reduce emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has requested information from the public regarding…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Holds Meeting with Korean Minister of Trade
The two leaders discussed the progress in semiconductor production and other collaborative efforts. U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy…
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DHS Secretary Outlines Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategies
Guidance specifies priority areas for federal, state, and local security efforts. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has published priority areas to guide the cybersecurity efforts of critical…
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House Committee Announces Critical Mineral Supply Policy Group
Legislators will develop measures to transition the U.S. away from reliance on Chinese minerals. The members of the House Select Committee on China recently announced a new work…
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Commerce Secretary Meets with Advisors on Supply Chain Competitiveness
Officials are developing a risk-assessment framework for the U.S. economy. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently met with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness virtually, to receive…
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