News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Morocco Throne Day

News Release: I extend my best wishes to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the people of Morocco on the occasion of Throne Day.


“Ayman Al-Zawahiri (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record  on Aug. 2

“Ayman Al-Zawahiri (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S3840-S3841 on Aug. 2


Release: BOSTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped another passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Monday at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).


News Release: Seattle - A top leader of a violent international drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine in the Puget Sound region, pleaded guilty this week in U.S. District Court in Seattle. Luis Arturo Magana-Ramirez, 34, of Fife, Washington, faces a mandatory minimum ten years in prison and up to life in prison when he is sentenced by U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour on Nov. 1, 2022.


News Release: KOUNTZE, Texas-Get hooked on fishing this Saturday! Join Big Thicket National Preserve rangers in Beaumont for a morning of free fishing activities for the whole family. If you’ve ever wanted to try fishing, but aren’t sure where to start, this event is for you!.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before His Meeting with Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Non-Nuclear States Parties on the Margins of the NPT Review Conference

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning everyone. It’s so good to see colleagues around this table at what really is a critical time. We, the United States, are committed to making sure that we have a successful Review Conference for the Non-Proliferation Treaty. It could not be more timely; it could not ...


There was activity on one bill related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Aug. 1.


US Department of Labor cites Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. after ammonia leak hospitalized workers, led to evacuation of Canton poultry processing plant

News Release: CANTON, GA - A federal workplace safety investigation into a Jan. 19, 2022, ammonia leak that hospitalized two workers and led to the evacuation of about 50 workers at a Canton poultry processing plant found their employer might have prevented the incident by ensuring required safety standards were followed.


Idaho Liquid Waste Treatment Facility Achieves New Operational Milestones

News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Engineers and operators supporting the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU) at the DOE Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site have taken the facility to new heights in its recently completed confirmatory run.


News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Nairobi, Kenya, and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 31-Nov. 4. The mission will offer U.S. agribusinesses the opportunity to unlock new opportunities in East and Central Africa, where strong economic growth is driving demand for imported food and farm products.


News Release: A. Smith Bill to Help Ease Infant Formula Shortage Signed into Law.


News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, released the following statement after President Biden announced that al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a counterterrorism operation in Kabul, Afghanistan...


Temporary Closures Extended In Lumpy Ridge To Protect Nesting Raptors In Rocky Mountain National Park - Most Closures Lifted

News Release: Due to golden eagle nesting, closures have been extended through August 15 at Sundance Buttress, Thunder Buttress and Needle Summit in the Lumpy Ridge area. These closures include the named formations. Closures include all climbing routes, outcroppings, cliffs, faces, ascent and descent routes and climber...


The Death of Ayman al-Zawahiri

Release: President Biden last year committed to the American people that, following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the United States would continue to protect our country and act against terrorist threats emanating from Afghanistan. The President made clear that we would not hesitate to protect the Homeland.


Senate Judiciary Committee probes fallout of Dobbs decision on abortion

The Senate Judiciary Committee recently held a hearing to discuss the legal fallout of Dobbs v. Jackson and to listen to witness testimony.


News Release: President Biden last year committed to the American people that, following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the United States would continue to protect our country and act against terrorist threats emanating from Afghanistan. The President made clear that we would not hesitate to protect the Homeland. ...


News Release: Buchanan: “Seniors’ Access to Timely Care Act" Brings Prior Authorization into the 21st Century.


News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - A temporary closure to foot traffic is in effect immediately at the Scidmore Cut area of the West Arm of Glacier Bay due to a bear incident. This closure will remain in effect until Aug. 30, 2022. On July 30th, a brown bear obtained food from campers at this site. No injuries or property damage were reported.


Brady: Biden’s Recession Will Get Even Worse If Schumer-Manchin Tax Hikes Are Imposed on Struggling Economy

News Release: Brady: Biden’s Recession Will Get Even Worse If Schumer-Manchin Tax Hikes Are Imposed on Struggling Economy.


Aug. 2: Congressional Record publishes “REPORTS OF COMMITTEES” in the Senate section

“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES” was published on page S3860 of the Congressional Record on Aug. 2.