News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - From Aug. 18-Sept. 1, 2022, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) invites public input on a proposal to establish a Motts Creek No Wake Zone, which would encompass the U.S. Coast Guard’s Station Oregon Inlet and the Seashore’s marina, boat ramps and kayak launch near Oregon Inlet.

Dems’ Drug Pricing Scheme Increases Costs, CBO Confirms

News Release: Dems’ Drug Pricing Scheme Increases Costs, CBO Confirms.

U.S. Food Security Assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa

Release: Secretary Blinken travels to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda this week, where the United States has been deploying resources and working in partnership with African governments, institutions, businesses, scientists, and other leaders to prevent hunger and combat the global food security crisis while also addressing the increasing rates of malnutrition, which has hit the continent of Africa the hardest.

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Australia Assistant Minister for Trade and Manufacturing Tim Ayres

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

Buchanan: Promote Incentives for R&D to Help American Businesses Compete in the Global Economy

News Release: Buchanan: Promote Incentives for R&D to Help American Businesses Compete in the Global Economy.

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Australian FM Penny Wong

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong to discuss U.S. and Australian efforts in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region while also deepening economic engagement in the region ...

National Park Service seeks public input on Springfield Race Riot Act Special Resource Study

News Release: Omaha, NE - Members of the public are invited to provide comment on the National Park Service (NPS) Springfield 1908 Race Riot special resource study until Sept. 3, 2022. The purpose of this special resource study is to gather further information about the study area, including other sites in Springfield...

Injured Hiker Extracted from Kenai Fjords National Park via Helicopter

News Release: On Sunday, August 8, at approximately 6 pm, the Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a 9-1-1 call reporting a hiker who had sustained a lower leg injury approximately two miles up the Harding Icefield Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park.

Imposing Sanctions on Virtual Currency Mixer Tornado Cash

Release: The United States is sanctioning virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash for its involvement in laundering a portion of the more than $600 million stolen by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) hackers in one of the largest known virtual currency heists to date. These hackers are associated with...

Two New Forensic Firearm Examination Standards Added to the OSAC Registry of Approved Standards

News Release: The Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science has placed two new standards covering firearm and toolmark analysis, the forensic discipline used in the investigation of gun crimes, on its Registry of Approved Standards. This stamp of approval from OSAC, which is administered...

Secretary Haaland Celebrates Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland released the following statement following the Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act:

The Top Five Most Nefarious Loopholes in Democrats’ New Book Minimum Tax

News Release: The Top Five Most Nefarious Loopholes in Democrats’ New Book Minimum Tax.

Imposing Sanctions on Virtual Currency Mixer Tornado Cash

Release: The United States is sanctioning virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash for its involvement in laundering a portion of the more than $600 million stolen by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) hackers in one of the largest known virtual currency heists to date. These hackers are associated with...

DOE-GFO offers new grant application process starting Aug. 9

By DOE Newswire | Aug 9, 2022

Request for Information on the Department of Energy's Critical Materials Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercialization Program grant opened on Aug. 9.

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

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

Singapore National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Singapore on the occasion of your National Day on August 9.

ICYMI: FEMA Administrator Speaks at HERricane Conference and Women in Homeland Security SoCal Annual Awards Ceremony

By Homeland Newswire | Aug 9, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell traveled to southern California and participated in two events on Friday, Aug. 5 -- the HERricane Los Angeles conference, followed by a Women in Homeland Security SoCal Chapter meeting.

The Chadian Signing of a Peace Agreement in Doha

News Release: We commend the signing of the Peace Agreement in Doha and welcome this step toward reconciliation in Chad. We acknowledge the role of the Government of Qatar, the Chadian transitional government, and political-military voices in this process, and encourage all Chadian groups to join in ensuring peace, prosperity, and stability.

What releases are upcoming from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Aug. 10

By DOE Newswire | Aug 9, 2022

There are six releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 10.

Heritage Hike: Staple Bend Tunnel, Sunday, August 14