News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022



Washita National Wildlife Refuge seeks input on draft Compatibility Determination for expansion of grazing program

Washita National Wildlife Refuge seeks input on draft Compatibility Determination for expansion of grazing program


BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGACY TRAIL PHASE 1 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGACY TRAIL PHASE 1 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT


BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAS CRUCES DISTRICT ANNOUNCES PHOTO CONTEST

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAS CRUCES DISTRICT ANNOUNCES PHOTO CONTEST


Release: At an Eradication Crossroads. In the early 1970s, USDA’s progress in eradicating screwworm-among the deadliest and most vicious of livestock pests-was at a crossroads. Department scientists had revolutionized the country’s battle against the insect by creating a new technology. The concept was simple ...


VOLUNTEERS COUNT 576 EAGLES DURING 2022 MIDWINTER EAGLE SURVEY

VOLUNTEERS COUNT 576 EAGLES DURING 2022 MIDWINTER EAGLE SURVEY


TEMPORARY ACCESS RESTRICTIONS SET AT SAMOA DUNES DURING JETTY PROJECT

TEMPORARY ACCESS RESTRICTIONS SET AT SAMOA DUNES DURING JETTY PROJECT


BLM ISSUES DECISION ON ROAD AND TRAIL PLAN IN MOFFAT COUNTY

BLM ISSUES DECISION ON ROAD AND TRAIL PLAN IN MOFFAT COUNTY


BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT SEEKS INPUT ON HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THREATENED PLANT

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT SEEKS INPUT ON HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THREATENED PLANT


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on April 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Walla Walla, WA - Providence Health & Services Washington (Providence) has agreed to pay $22,690,458 to resolve allegations that it fraudulently billed Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs for medically unnecessary neurosurgery procedures, announced Vanessa R. Waldref, the United...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with UK Minister of State for Europe and North America James Cleverly today in Washington. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Minister Cleverly continued close U.S.-UK coordination to hold the Kremlin accountable ...


2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Poland

Release: Poland is a republic with a multiparty democracy. The bicameral parliament consists of an upper house (Senate) and a powerful lower house (Sejm). The president and the Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister share executive power. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe found...


2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: China (Includes Hong Kong, Macau, and Tibet) - Tibet

Release: The majority of ethnic Tibetans in the People’s Republic of China live in the Tibetan Autonomous Region and Tibetan autonomous prefectures and counties in Sichuan, Qinghai, Yunnan, and Gansu Provinces. The Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee exercises paramount authority over Tibetan areas. As...


Release: Nigeria is a federal republic composed of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. In 2019 citizens re-elected President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress party to a second four-year term. Most independent observers agreed the election outcome was credible despite logistical challenges, localized violence, and some irregularities.


Release: Senegal is a republic dominated by a strong executive branch. In 2019 voters re-elected Macky Sall as president for a second term of five years in elections local and international observers considered generally free and fair. Observers judged the 2017 legislative elections to be also generally free and fair.


Release: The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is an authoritarian state ruled by a single party, the Communist Party of Vietnam, led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue. May 23 National Assembly elections were neither free nor fair; there was limited competition among Communist Party-vetted candidates.


David H. Betat, M.D.; Decision and Order discussed on April 11 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a seven page notice on April 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Burkina Faso

Release: Burkina Faso is a constitutional republic led by an elected president. In November 2020 the country held presidential and legislative elections. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore was re-elected to a second five-year term with 57.74 percent of the popular vote, and his party - the People’s Movement...


There was activity on three bills related to the Natural Resources Committee on April 11.