News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


News Release: Following National Park Service policy and CDC guidance, masks must be worn in all Shenandoah National Park buildings, effective Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. This change is in response to high transmission rates in the area of the park.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department discusses Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Turkey: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination on Aug. 22

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

News Release: WASHINGTON - On Sunday, Aug. 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration will recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs. DEA supports the efforts...


The US Energy Department published a four page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.




The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“TRIBUTE TO NATHAN BERGERBEST“ was published in the Senate section on pages S7202-S7203 on Dec. 19, 2019


Regan: 'This funding will empower students and teachers in schools'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of three organizations from Kansas and Missouri to receive money for initiatives through the Environmental Education Grants Program.


Granholm: 'The United States has incredible, untapped potential for clean geothermal power'

Officials at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) field laboratory revealed an investment of up to $44 million.


Blinken: Wheat purchase latest in 'more than $5.4 billion in humanitarian contributions'

The United States will contribute more than $68 million through USAID to help buy, ship and store up to 150,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat to address acute food insecurity in the Horn of Africa.


Raimondo: 'We’re strengthening U.S. leadership in the industries of the future'

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo thanked President Biden and Congressional leaders for getting the CHIPS and Science Act passed and signed into law.


Greer: 'I struggle to find something more important' than protecting children

An Iowa man faces 30 years in federal prison after admitting to sexually abusing a child.



Davenport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bank Robbery

News Release: DAVENPORT, IA - Arnordo Corderrel Turner, age 34 of Davenport, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 to 65 months in prison for Bank Robbery. Following his imprisonment, Turner was ordered to serve three years of supervised release.


Mobridge Man Sentenced for Firearm Charge

News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Mobridge, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced on Aug. 22, 2022, by Judge Charles B. Kornmann, U.S. District Court.


U.S. Attorney Announces Drug Summit Agenda, Invites Participation in Person or by Livestream

News Release: PITTSBURGH - The Northwestern Pennsylvania Drug Summit will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Johnsonburg Fire Hall, 99 Clarion Road, in Johnsonburg. This event is a free in-person public forum. People may also attend by joining the livestream at.


News Release: PITTSBURGH - Eugene Phillips pleaded guilty on Thursday to conspiring to distribute crack cocaine and to launder drug trafficking proceeds, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Armed Robber And Carjacker Facing Federal Charges After Opening Fire On A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy

News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Ma’at Malik Darius Lee (20, Tampa) with armed carjacking, brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and possession of a stolen firearm...