News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to reinforce the United States’ steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are resolved to continue to provide security, ...


Release: MR TUTTLE: Well, good afternoon, everybody. What a fantastic turnout from Mission Panama. Really delighted. Give yourself some applause. (Applause.) Now, I know that ever since President Biden was inaugurated, there’s been a lot of buzz at this embassy about when the Secretary of State would be visiting, and it’s obviously with tremendous pleasure that I can - obviously I don’t need to surprise you. He’s right here next to me, right? (Laughter.).


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation on April 18

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOE Breaks Ground on Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative

News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - Local officials along with leaders from DOE, Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), and the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) broke ground today on the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative (AMC) facility to be built on the USC Aiken campus.


Hartford Man Charged with Drug and Gun Offenses

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging TRAEVAUGHNN MORRISON, 26, of Hartford, with narcotics distribution and firearm possession offenses.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on June 17

NRCS Technical Assistance for Habitat Improvement grant opened on April 19.


News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - A 21-year-old man lost his life after his motorcycle collided with a small SUV at the intersection of Highway 11 and the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tuesday just before 8 a.m.


Graves: U.S. companies help 'degrade Russia's military capabilities'

Actions taken by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Biden administration, through coordination with U.S. allies around the world, have ensured Russia and its enablers pay for their actions, Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves said.


News Release: KOUNTZE, Texas - Come celebrate Junior Ranger Day at Big Thicket National Preserve on Saturday, April 23, 2022! This FREE family-friendly event will take place at the visitor center, located at 6102 FM 420 in Kountze, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.


USDOJ-OJP-BJA grant application closes on June 16

BJA FY 22 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative grant opened on April 19.


New Mexico Man Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years in Federal Prison for Fraud, Money Laundering, and Obstruction Conspiracies

News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that John Rick Winer, age 68, of New Mexico, convicted for his role in fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice conspiracies, was sentenced on Monday April 18, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.


Notice of Meeting of the EPA Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) discussed on April 18 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) announced it is rolling back several National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reforms made under the Trump administration. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Oversight and Reform Committee, and Committee Member Rep. Ayanna Pressley released the following statements after the White House convened a meeting with all federal agencies-including all Cabinet-level agencies-to unveil its first-ever Equity Action Plans...


News Release: Brian Zimmerman’s passion for the environment began with a childhood spent swimming, hiking, and fishing. The son of a mechanical engineer, Zimmerman treated the free-flowing streams outside Pittsburgh as not only a playground, but a laboratory where he could observe natural processes at work.


DOE Seeks Applications, Bids for $6 Billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program

Release: Funding Will Prevent At-Risk Nuclear Facilities from Premature Closure and Support President Biden's Clean Energy Goals


Local Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: Memphis, TN- Freddy Colmenares, 30, has been sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Joseph C. Murphy Jr., United States Attorney, announced the sentence today.


Release: Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert will travel to Jordan, Israel, the West Bank and Egypt from April 19 to April 26. She will engage with senior officials in the region to discuss reducing tensions and ending the cycle of violence in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert will be accompanied by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Israeli and Palestinian Affairs Hady Amr.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.