News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


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

News Release: WASHINGTON - In honor of Emancipation Day in Canada, the National Park Service announced the award of $150,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (NTF) Grants to 26 existing and prospective Network to Freedom members. This grant program, funded by the 400 Years of African American History...


DOC offers new grant application process starting Aug. 1

Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program) grant opened on Aug. 1.


Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement publishes 46 press releases in July

There were 46 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in July.


There were 22 press releases published by the United States Secret Service in July 2022.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the launch of the Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium-a $20 million initiative designed to make cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells less expensive, more efficient and develop new markets for solar cell products. CdTe solar cells...


There were six press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in July.


There were four press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs in July.


Seals: ICE works 'to apprehend and remove foreign fugitives'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations removed a wanted Guatemalan man unlawfully residing in the United States.


Starfield: 'Settlement requires PCS Nitrogen to treat over 1 billion pounds of hazardous waste' in Louisiana

An Illinois-based chemical company agreed to a $85.5 million settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Justice and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality regarding its facility in Louisiana.


Moore: 'Old-growth and mature forests are a key component to healthy ecosystems'

The Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management are seeking public comment of the development of a definition framework for mature forests on federal lands.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Disaster survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.


McConnell: Biden Administration's makes 'a frantic effort to re-define the word recession'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said that the Biden Administration is trying to redefine the word recession.


DOL on Orlando store: 'inspection revealed multiple unsafe conditions'

An Orlando, Florida, Family Dollar store faces a proposed $330,446 fine after U.S. Department of Labor investigators discovered deliberate and repeated safety violations during an investigation into a tragic shoplifting incident.


Man Charged With Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud In Connection With False Claims For Durable Medical Equipment


Jury Convicts Felon for Drug Trafficking Crimes and Gloucester County Shooting


Lynnwood, Washington, man arrested for allegedly making interstate threats of racially motivated violence


Vancouver Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Child Sex Trafficking


Morgan Hill Man Sentenced To More Than 17 Years For Child Sexual Abuse Offenses


CALIFORNIA WOMAN CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING MARIJUANA THROUGH CYRIL E. KING AIRPORT