News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


The US Commerce Department published a six page proposed rule on April 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Slovenia

Release: Slovenia is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional republic. Power is shared among a directly elected president (head of state), a prime minister (head of government), and a bicameral parliament composed of the National Assembly (lower house) and the National Council (upper house). In 2018 the country held elections for seats in the National Assembly; the most recent presidential election was held in 2017. Observers considered the elections free and fair.


2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Burundi

Release: The Republic of Burundi is a constitutional, multiparty republic with an elected government. The 2018 constitution, promulgated in 2019, provides for an executive branch that reports to the president, a bicameral parliament, and an independent judiciary. In May 2020 voters elected President Evariste...



Release: The Azerbaijani constitution provides for a republic with a presidential form of government. Legislative authority is vested in the Milli Majlis (National Assembly). The presidency is the main branch of government, dominating the judiciary and legislature. In February 2020 the government conducted National ...


Release: Note: Except where otherwise noted, all references in this report exclude the breakaway region of Transnistria.


Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; International Training Application on April 11

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


Bureau of Land Management proceeds with processing of the Copper Rays Solar Project Application

News Release: LAS VEGAS - The BLM has completed the initial evaluation of the Copper Rays Solar Project right-of-way application in coordination with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies and Tribes; and public outreach.


2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Peru

Release: Peru is a constitutional, multiparty republic. President Pedro Castillo assumed the presidency in July, succeeding President Francisco Sagasti, after winning the June 6 presidential runoff, in elections that observers characterized as free and fair. Legislative elections took place concurrently to elect the 130-member, single-chamber parliament.


News Release: NEEDLES, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting three virtual education sessions about the upcoming resource management plan development process for Mojave Trails National Monument in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The BLM develops resource management plans that serve as blueprints...


Travel advisory: China carries out 'arbitrary and wrongful detentions'

The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning April 8 for China, citing inconsistent enforcement of COVID-19 lockdown rules and a zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy that has reportedly caused fears of further supply chain issues.


2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Central African Republic

Release: The Central African Republic is a presidential republic. Faustin-Archange Touadera was elected president for a second five-year term in the first round during December 2020 presidential and legislative elections marred by widespread violence. In December 2020 six armed groups formerly in the peace process...


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on April 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: MOOSE, WY- The public is invited to join park rangers on early-morning tours to observe strutting sage grouse, as they perform their annual mating dance on a historic lek near Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park. Ranger-led grouse strut programs will be offered Saturday, April 23, Sunday, April 24, and Saturday, April 30. Advanced reservations are required.


Release: Antigua and Barbuda is a multiparty parliamentary democracy. The prime minister is the head of government and Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state, represented by a governor general. The ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party won a majority of seats in 2018 parliamentary elections that were deemed free and fair.


Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Satterfield’s Travel to Ethiopia

Release: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa David Satterfield and Deputy Special Envoy Payton Knopf will arrive in Ethiopia April 13 for meetings with Ethiopian government officials, representatives of humanitarian organizations, and diplomatic partners. Their visit continues U.S. efforts towards ceasing hostilities...


Release: Panama is a multiparty constitutional democracy. In 2019 voters chose Laurentino Cortizo Cohen as president in national elections that international and domestic observers considered generally free and fair.


Micronesia: China, Solomon Islands agreement 'poses a risk of increasing geopolitical tensions'

The president of Micronesia urged the Solomon Islands to reconsider entering a security alliance with China as the United States sent delegates to the nation.


2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Panama

Release: Panama is a multiparty constitutional democracy. In 2019 voters chose Laurentino Cortizo Cohen as president in national elections that international and domestic observers considered generally free and fair.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Octavio Cruz, 39, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, butyryl fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 120 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.