News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes on Aug. 23

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

US Department of Labor recovers $65K in back wages, damages for 3 workers denied overtime by gas station operators with history of costly violations

By DOL Newswire | Aug 23, 2022

News Release: PITTSBURGH - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $65,640 in back wages and liquidated damages for three workers at two Pittsburgh-area gas station and convenience stores after its investigation found the employer had a history of shortchanging workers and violating federal overtime laws.

Transportation Department set to publish a new notice on Aug. 24

There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 24.

“UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 3764” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 20, 2018

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 3764” on Dec. 20, 2018.

New notice from Land Management Bureau to be published on Aug. 24

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 24.

ICYMI: Environmental Justice for Standing Rock, Environmental Justice for All

By Commerce Newswire | Aug 23, 2022

News Release: In advance of this morning’s Natural Resources Committee markup on the Environmental Justice For All Act, Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairwoman Janet Alkire published the following opinion piece in The Hill...

De-escalation in Northern Syria

By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2022

News Release: The United States is deeply concerned about recent attacks along Syria’s northern border and urges all parties to maintain ceasefire lines. We deplore the civilian casualties in Al-Bab, Hasakah, and elsewhere. We remain committed to our efforts to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS and a political resolution to the Syrian conflict.

Brady: Middle Class Four Times More Likely to Be Hit With a Tax Hike Under Biden’s Bill Than Get Any Relief

By Commerce Newswire | Aug 23, 2022

News Release: Brady: Middle Class Four Times More Likely to Be Hit With a Tax Hike Under Biden’s Bill Than Get Any Relief.

Additional Basin to Support Hanford Tank Waste Treatment Nearly Complete

By DOE Newswire | Aug 23, 2022

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Workers are nearing completion of a fourth basin needed to ensure adequate storage for wastewater during tank waste treatment on the Hanford Site.

Transportation Department discusses Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Menominee, MI on Aug. 23

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Justice Department on Aug. 23

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Chair Grijalva Introduces Bill to Protect Tribal Cultural, Historical, and Natural Resources of Great Bend of the Gila in Southern Arizona

By Commerce Newswire | Aug 23, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today introduced the Great Bend of the Gila Conservation Act to protect one of the most culturally significant and ecologically fragile landscapes in the southwestern United States. The bill will establish the 330,000-acre Great Bend of the Gila National Conservation Area, the 47,000-acre Paolo Verde National Conservation Area, and nearly 60,000 acres of new wilderness.

Congressional Record publishes “DENOUNCING POLITICAL PERSECUTION, ESPECIALLY THAT OF DR. SIMONE GOLD” on Aug. 19

The Congressional Record published “DENOUNCING POLITICAL PERSECUTION, ESPECIALLY THAT OF DR. SIMONE GOLD” in the Extensions of Remarks section on Aug. 19.

Companion to Banks' bill to expand sanctions on Uyghur human rights abusers introduced by Menendez, Rubio

By Press Release | Aug 23, 2022

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced companion legislation to House Armed Services Committee Member Jim Banks’ bill, the Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act, to expand the current scope of sanctions on those committing human rights abuses against Uyghurs.

Charles Elsea, Jr., Leader Of A Prison Gang, Sentenced To Life In Prison For Drug And Money Laundering Offenses

News Release: GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - On August 8, 2022, Charles Elsea, Jr., 44, a longtime inmate of the Tennessee Department of Corrections, was sentenced to life in prison by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville.

Congressional Record publishes “BUREAU OF RECLAMATION PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT ACT” on Dec. 22, 2018

“BUREAU OF RECLAMATION PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT ACT“ was published in the Senate section on pages S8034-S8036 on Dec. 22, 2018

Zion National Park ends search

News Release: SPRINGDALE, Utah - On Monday, Aug. 22, Jetal Agnihotri of Tucson, Ariz. was found in the Virgin River near the Court of the Patriarchs in Zion National Park and was later pronounced deceased by a medical examiner. The National Park Service has ended the search and rescue operation that began on Friday, August 19.

Former Cape Hatteras National Seashore employee receives U.S. Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal

News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - Former Cape Hatteras National Seashore law enforcement ranger, Valerie Streiff, received the U.S. Coast Guard’s Silver Lifesaving Medal this morning for her efforts to save visitors from a rip current on Oct. 18, 2020.

MS-13 Gang Member Fugitive Extradited from El Salvador to Face Racketeering and Murder Charges on Long Island