News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

Comer: Retirement Can’t Shield Dr. Fauci from Congressional Oversight

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2022

Comer: Retirement Can’t Shield Dr. Fauci from Congressional Oversight

ICYMI: Comer Joins The Ingraham Angle, Informs Dr. Fauci that Retirement Can’t Protect Him from Congressional Oversight

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2022

ICYMI: Comer Joins The Ingraham Angle, Informs Dr. Fauci that Retirement Can’t Protect Him from Congressional Oversight

Blinken: U.S will assist Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 28, 2022

The United States remains committed to supporting Ukraine in its military defense against Russia six months after Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

Former CIA officer on Chinese telecom equipment in U.S.: 'It's a perfect example of ... how smart they are at long-term targeting'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 27, 2022

Mike Baker, a former CIA officer and CEO of global intelligence firm Portman Square Group, recently appeared as a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast.

Grand Canyon National Park Rangers recover body below Bright Angel Point

By Interior Newswire | Aug 27, 2022

News Release: On Friday, August 26 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a visitor who fell from the rim west of the Bright Angel Point Trail on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Assaulting Officer During January 6 Capitol Breach

By DOJ Newswire | Aug 27, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - A Pennsylvania man was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Greece, Indonesia, and Vietnam

By State Newswire | Aug 27, 2022

News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Athens, Greece, August 28-29 to meet with government counterparts on efforts to reduce global emissions, decarbonize ocean-based shipping, and continue the momentum of the Our Ocean Conferences. From August 30-Sept. 1, Secretary Kerry ...

“HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY A. ROBERTS” published by the Congressional Record on Aug. 23

By US DOT Newswire | Aug 27, 2022

“HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY A. ROBERTS“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E874 on Aug. 23

Newland: 'Reliable, high-speed internet access in Tribal communities enables many opportunities'

By Tamara Browning | Aug 27, 2022

Eligible, federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal entities may apply for the 2022 National Tribal Broadband Grant Program through the Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development.

Blinken: U.S. honors 'humanitarian aid workers who have sacrificed so much'

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 27, 2022

Humanitarian aid workers who have helped the world’s most vulnerable people who felt the compounding effects of the COVID-19 pandemic during crises were honored by Secretary of State Antony Blinken on World Humanitarian Day.

Bose: 'The Partnership Program has helped bring intercity passenger rail services to a state of good repair'

By Lucas Nava | Aug 27, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the awarding of more than $233 million to 11 projects in eight states to aid in improvements and modernizations made to intercity passenger rail services.

Louisiana to Begin Work Plugging More Than 250 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

By Interior Newswire | Aug 27, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced that Louisiana has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to begin work to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells across the state.

“HONORING THE SERVICE OF JACK BROADBENT” published by the Congressional Record on Aug. 23

By EPA Newswire | Aug 27, 2022

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “HONORING THE SERVICE OF JACK BROADBENT” on Aug. 23.

Oklahoma to Begin Work Plugging Nearly 1,200 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 

By Interior Newswire | Aug 27, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced that Oklahoma has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to begin work to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells across the state.   

Arizona to Begin Work Plugging 246 Orphaned Wells Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 

By Interior Newswire | Aug 27, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced that Arizona has been awarded an initial grant of $25 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to begin work to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells across the state.

Establishing an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region

By State Newswire | Aug 27, 2022

News Release: An Arctic region that is peaceful, stable, prosperous, and cooperative is of critical strategic importance to the United States and a priority for Secretary Blinken. As one of eight Arctic nations, the United States has long been committed to protecting our national security and economic interests in ...

Pallone Applauds Biden Administration for Designating “Forever Chemicals” as Hazardous Substances Under Superfund

By EPA Newswire | Aug 27, 2022

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today applauding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for proposing a new rule which would designate the two most common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) ...