News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Four Smuggling Events Lead to 35 Arrests and Seizure of 235 Pounds of Marijuana


CBP Officers Seize $2.1 Million in Liquid Methamphetamine at Rio Grande City Port of Entry


News Release: A California businessman pleaded guilty yesterday to willfully failing to account for and pay over employment taxes to the IRS.


Santa Teresa CBP Officers seize counterfeit solar panels with a MSRP of $1,420,856


RGV Sector Border Patrol Agents Enter Water, Rescue Migrants


There was activity on one bill related to the Judiciary Committee on Aug. 3.


Eighteen Pounds of Meth Seized by U.S. Border Patrol


Indio Agents Seize 84 Pounds of Meth During Vehicle Stop


Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Sexual Offense


De-Escalation In and Around Nagorno-Karabakh

News Release: The United States is deeply concerned by and closely following reports of intensive fighting around Nagorno-Karabakh, including casualties and the loss of life. We urge immediate steps to reduce tensions and avoid further escalation.


National Park Service seeks comment on Environmental Assessment for the Peace Corps Commemorative Park


US Department of Labor awards more than $20.5M to support equitable access to unemployment insurance systems in three states

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $20,520,000 in grant funding to Arizona, Colorado and North Carolina to improve the delivery of unemployment insurance services to people facing obstacles to access.


400 Years of African American History Commission awards $150,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Grants




U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Winners of American Rescue Plan $500 Million Good Jobs Challenge to Expand Employment Opportunities

News Release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced grant awards to 32 industry-led workforce training partnerships across the country as part of the $500 million Good Jobs Challenge funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The Good Jobs Challenge is administered by the Commerce Department’s ...