News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Foxx: Writing is on the Wall for Public Employee Pensions


Dear America: Stop Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Scam


July: U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service publishes seven press releases or notices

There were seven press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service in July.


APHIS Posts New Pale Cyst Nematode (PCN) Eradication Program Report

Release: APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Pale Cyst Nematode (PCN) Eradication Program in Idaho has posted its second quarter report (April 1 - June 30). The report updates program activities and eradication progress, and provides quarterly and aggregate regulatory, survey, and laboratory data.The ...


Federal contractor on new process for raising pH levels at Savannah River Site:  'We’re taking action to eliminate this potential issue'

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management and cleanup contractor at the Savannah River Nuclear Site (SRNS) are using an an "innovative passive energy process" that raises the pH levels of groundwater at a former coal-fired power plant using crushed marble, a news release said.


U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response publishes two press releases in July

There were two press releases published by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response in July.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Al-Alimi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad al-Alimi to reiterate the importance of the Yemeni Government’s support for extending the UN-led truce to ease suffering, expand tangible ...


News Release: Salt Flat, Texas - On Friday Aug. 12, 2022, at 7:30 pm, Guadalupe Mountains National Park will conduct a moonlight hike to the Salt Basin Dunes. This program will begin at the Salt Basin Dune Trailhead located at the end of Williams Road near Dell City, TX, and will last approximately two hours and cover two miles of hiking.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Renters and homeowners of Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties who were affected by the severe storms, flooding and mudslides that began July 26 may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


DOC grant application closes on Oct. 31

Species Recovery Grants to Tribes grant opened on Aug. 1.


There were 41 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in July.


Chairman Scott Statement on Cost of Student Loan Program


Chairman Scott Statement on EEO-1 Form Compensation Data Report


Committee Passes Bills to Protect Workers from Heat Stress, Address and Prevent Child Hunger


Chairman Scott Opening Remarks at Mark Up of Bills to Protect Workers from Heat Stress, Address and Prevent Child Hunger


Nutrition Leaders Introduce Comprehensive Proposal to Address and Prevent Child Hunger


News Release: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has announced up to $6 million available for research and development (R&D) projects that will repurpose domestic coal resources for products that can be employed in clean energy technologies...


Boston Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Possessing Over 200 Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills


News Release: SAN FRANCISCO-In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Golden Gate National Recreation Area is beginning an environmental assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential impacts from the removal of an earthen dam at Tennessee Valley. The proposed project would improve visitor safety and access to Tennessee Beach by reducing the potential for flooding during the rainy season.


Former Gadsden County Deputy Sheriff Sentenced To Federal Prison In Connection With Narcotics Trafficking Investigation