News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022



Human skeletal remains found at Lake Mead National Recreation Area


USDA Investing $197 Million in Partner-Driven, Locally led Conservation

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP is a partner-driven program that leverages partner resources to advance innovative projects that address climate change, enhance water quality, and address other critical challenges on agricultural land.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr.'s (D-NJ) remarks as prepared for delivery on the House floor today in support of the Inflation Reduction Act are enclosed below...


McGregor Mountain Fire Contained

News Release: The McGregor Mountain Fire is now contained following a strong initial attack and continued work by park firefighters and North Cascades Smokejumpers. Helicopter support included approximately 1,000 gallons of water throughout the day Thursday, continuing into Friday operations. The McGregor Mountain Trail and Heaton Camp are now open.




Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorist Acts


Manchin-Biden Build Back Better Drug Price Controls Would Lead to Massive Loss of Life, Negate Cancer Moonshot by Nine Times


Children’s Organizations and Advocates Mourn the Loss of Rep. Jackie Walorski and Her Deep Commitment to Helping Vulnerable Children and Families


Congressional Scorekeeper Confirms Democrats’ Reconciliation Bill Raises Drug Prices


WSJ: Cancer Patients Pay A Steep Price in Manchin-Biden Drug Pricing Scheme


Supercharged IRS Will Audit Lower- and Middle-Income Earners


Finance Republicans: Americans Can’t Afford This Tax-and-Spend Bill


USDA Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Revise Pecan Standards


USDA Publishes Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule


USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Vermont


USDA Invests Nearly $8M to Improve Dietary Health and Nutrition Security


Researchers Enlist Sturdy Yeast to Help Make Cost-Effective Ethanol


Missing Tennessee man found deceased by Park Rangers