News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Parker: Dollar General demonstrates 'willful pattern of ignoring hazardous working conditions'

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposes more than $6.5 million in penalties against Dollar General after inspections of 78 locations nationwide revealed startling safety violations.


Raimondo: 'Remain vigilant as we enter the peak months of the hurricane season'

The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average, according to the Climate Prediction Center’s annual mid-season update.


Guzman: Hawiian youth recognized 'for their leadership in raising awareness of local issues'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the 2022 recipients of the Grade 6-12 President’s Environmental Youth Award for their contributions toward Operation Leadership Hawaii.


Polite: Joint Task Force Alpha investigates 'dangerous and prolific human smuggling activities'

Four Guatemalan nationals arrested for alleged involvement in a transnational human smuggling organization that resulted in a woman’s death have been indicted.


U.S. Attorney Announces Sentences in Two Firearms Cases


News Release: The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission yesterday submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a joint comment urging it not to restore a right of first refusal that would enable incumbent electricity transmission owners to block competitors from bidding to design, construct, and own certain new interstate transmission facilities.


Statement from U.S. Attorney Rachael S. Rollins Regarding Alleged Threats Made to Boston Children's Hospital



Proposed rule published on Aug. 19 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Merced Resident Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Minors


Census Bureau Will Hold Webinar on 2010 Census Demonstration Data Product

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release Aug. 25 the final round of 2010 Census demonstration data and performance metrics for the Disclosure Avoidance System (DAS) that will be used for the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC). A webinar will be held Aug. 31 to discuss the new demonstration data and respond to questions.


Jury convicts Washington man of trafficking meth, fentanyl in Great Falls and Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation



Human smuggler imprisoned for lying about load of watermelons


US Department of Labor announces programs to support Biden-Harris administration’s Justice40 initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON - To support the Biden-Harris administration’s progress in advancing environmental justice, the U.S. Department of Labor has added programs to the Justice40 initiative. The Justice40 initiative aims to deliver 40 percent of the overall benefits of climate, clean energy, training and workforce development, and other federal investments to disadvantaged communities.


St. Louis man admits armed robbery of Jennings auto parts store


Money Mule Involved In A Business Email Compromise Scheme Is Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison


Former CEO Of Email Security Company Pleads Guilty To $50 Million Scheme To Defraud Investors And Lenders


News Release: WASHINGTON-House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Republican Whip and Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Ranking Member Steve Scalise (R-La.), and House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) today wrote to District of Columbia Mayor...


Waxhaw Man Sentenced To 27 Years For Production Of Child Pornography