News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News from December 2021


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Release: FOREIGN MINISTER RETNO: (via interpreter) Distinguished colleagues from the media, let me welcome once again Secretary Blinken and his delegation to Indonesia, Jakarta. It is such an honor for me to receive the visit of Secretary Blinken. And in this occasion I wish to also convey my deepest condolences and sympathy to the government and the people of America for the devastating tornado that struck six U.S. states last weekend, resulting in casualties and injuries.


Former Hamilton County Deputy sentenced to 42 months in prison for using excessive force

News Release: CINCINNATI - A former Hamilton County jail deputy was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 42 months in prison for using unreasonable force while acting under color of law. The former law enforcement officer shoved a suspect in a holding cell with such force that the victim left his feet and collided headfirst with a concrete wall, losing consciousness, splitting open his head, and breaking his leg.


Statement from CISA Director Easterly on “Log4j” Vulnerability

“CISA is working closely with our public and private sector partners to proactively address a critical vulnerability affecting products containing the log4j software library.


Feature Article: Tapping the Nation’s Competitive Spirit for Innovative Solutions

News Release: The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is using a time-tested approach to find innovative technology solutions: prize competitions.


Scalise: Biden Has No Strategy to Move Beyond COVID Other Than Bullying and Shaming

News Release: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “It is a true testament to President Trump’s Operation Warp Speed that anyone in America who wants the COVID vaccine can get the vaccine and it’s paid for. I have been proud to support President Trump’s Operation Warp Speed - an amazing public-private partnership that led...


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Tennessee

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Dec. 10-11, 2021.


News Release: DOE remains committed to the communities near EM sites by developing and delivering solutions to cleanup challenges around the DOE complex.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Announces $22 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Erie County, New York

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $22 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Erie County Water Authority in upstate New York.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, D.C. -Democrats in the House just BLOCKED the “Strategic Production Response Act, "which would require the Secretary of Energy to develop a plan to increase domestic oil and gas production if the President draws down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) for non-emergency reasons.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $1 Million in PPP Funds

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Devron Brown, 50, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, pleaded guilty before United States District Court Judge Chad F. Kenney for his involvement in a scheme to unlawfully obtain and misuse loan proceeds offered through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP").