News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Notice published by Homeland Security Department on Aug. 23

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


Release: ALBANY, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) team at Albany International Airport recently donated two boxes of tools to The Tool Box, a donation-based tool resale shop that helps seniors stay in their own home longer through an innovative home maintenance program called Umbrella of Colonie. The shop is owned and managed by the non-profit Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc.


First-Ever Full Committee Markup of the Environmental Justice For All Act This Wednesday, July 27

News Release: Washington, D.C. - This Wednesday, July 27 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, H.R. 2021, the Environmental Justice For All Act, will go before the full House Natural Resources Committee for markup for the first time in the bill’s legislative history....


“GOVERNMENT FUNDING“ was published in the Senate section on pages S8005-S8006 on Dec. 21, 2018


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


News Release: New Opinion Piece in Newsweek by Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)...


Kingpin Sentenced to Life in Prison plus 120 Months for Leading a Birmingham-Based Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Heroin, Fentanyl, and Cocaine

News Release: BIRMINGHAM - A federal judge sentenced a Bessemer man charged under the “Kingpin" statute for leading a continuing criminal enterprise and large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr., and Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Atlanta Field Office Special Agent in Charge James E. Dorsey.


News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - During his visit to Oak Ridge last week, Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk saw firsthand the impact and progress of EM ’s strong partnerships at Oak Ridge.


Regan: 'The Inflation Reduction Act is a game-changer for the American people'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan commended the House of Representatives for advancing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 following its earlier advancement in the Senate.


Granholm: 'Reports show U.S. wind energy deployment and generating capacity are booming'

The U.S. Department of Energy released three reports examining the success and efficiency of the U.S. Wind Power Sector.


Blinken: Corrupt acts contribute to 'perceptions of corruption and impunity' in Paraguay

The vice president of Paraguay and the legal counsel for the Yacyretá Bi-National Entity have been designated by the United States for bribing a public official and meddling in public affairs.


Raimondo: EDA pleased in 'supporting businesses and creating jobs in Puerto Rico'

A $587,395 grant from the Economic Development Administration will support Recinto Universitario Mayaguez in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, with the island’s economic development initiatives.


Jacobs-Young: 'USDA is making more nutritious food available to more people at more affordable prices'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program will receive a boost of about $8 million.


Grossman: Former finance director at La Jolla Music Society 'has been held to account for his crimes'

The former finance director at La Jolla Music Society has been sentenced to two years and five months in prison for stealing from the non-profit for a decade.


News Release: PADUCAH, Ky. - Workers are introducing a first at EM ’s Paducah Site - use of robot technology - to set the stage for future deactivation and remediation work at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP).


Federal court orders Tampa Electric Co. to make significant workplace safety, changes, pay $500K fine, face 36 months probation for fatal plant failures

News Release: TAMPA, FL - A federal court has ordered Tampa Electric Co. to implement a safety compliance plan audited by an independent third party, pay a $500,000 penalty and be subject to 36 months of probation after Tampa Electric pleaded guilty to willfully violating an OSHA standard, which caused five worker...



The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Acadia National Park visitors should come prepared for a busy Labor Day weekend

News Release: BAR HARBOR, MAINE - The National Park Service is expecting high visitation at Acadia National Park over Labor Day weekend. Visitors should plan their trip and expect long lines and wait times, traffic congestion and limited parking at the park’s most popular destinations.


“SAVE OUR SEAS ACT OF 2018” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 20, 2018

The Congressional Record published “SAVE OUR SEAS ACT OF 2018” in the House section on Dec. 20, 2018.