News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for External Power Supplies on Aug. 19

The US Energy Department published a two page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Welcoming the Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza and Israel

Release: The United States welcomes the agreement today to bring an end to hostilities and restore calm in Gaza and Israel. The agreement will bring a welcome respite to Israeli and Palestinian civilians and permit deliveries of critical fuel and other supplies into Gaza. We express our condolences to the families of civilians who lost their lives or were injured.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great pleasure, as always, to be with my friend, the foreign minister of Qatar, who we have spent a lot of time together in various parts of the world and on the phone, and I think this is evidence of the very close partnership between Qatar and the...


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Hours of Service of Drivers: Application for Exemption; Ronnie Brown III discussed on Aug. 19 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


News Release: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is hosting a dark sky celebration on Saturday, August 27th from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheater. Far from the light pollution of urban areas, Great Sand Dunes protects some of Colorado’s darkest night skies. This free event will celebrate and educate visitors about the benefits to dark sky preservation.



New Watchdog Report: ED Needs to Streamline Process for Students Impacted by School Closures



ICYMI: FEMA Administrator Speaks at Texas CERT Conference, Meets Houston Leaders to Discuss Hurricane Harvey Lessons Learned

News Release: GALVESTON, Texas -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell delivers the keynote address at the National CERT Conference Thursday in Galveston, to finish her two-day trip to southeast Texas. Criswell recognized many tribal members in attendance as well as CERT volunteers from across the nation. (FEMA photo by Daniel Rojas)


Foxx Calls for Hearing Following Reports of NLRB Misconduct



News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced two morning closures of Clingmans Dome Road on Friday, August 26 and Wednesday, September 7 until 1:00 p.m. each day. The seven-mile roadway will be closed on both mornings to facilitate a special curriculum-based education program. On Thursday...



Release: The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack outside the Old City of Jerusalem that wounded at least eight victims, including at least five U.S. citizens. We wish all the victims a speedy recovery. We remain in close contact with our Israeli partners and stand firmly with them in the face of this attack.


Release: American journalist Austin Tice was abducted in Syria ten years ago this week. We continue to demand that Syrian officials fulfill their obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations to acknowledge the detention of Austin and every other U.S. national held in Syria, a responsibility under international law and an important step in securing their release.


Murray, Senate Dems Support Proposed Rules on Student Debt Relief Programs, Encourage Biden Admin to Further Strengthen Proposal


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