News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


News Release: Following a four-day trial, a federal jury awarded $70,500 in damages to six women who rented homes in Lexington, Tennessee, from defendant Chad David Ables. The jury found that Ables sexually harassed these women at his properties, located in or near his trailer park known as Pop’s Cove, in violation of the Fair Housing Act.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today to welcome progress made on the implementation of the November 2 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, which is key to bringing lasting peace to northern Ethiopia. ...


BLM Casper reopens portions of Price Road after temporary closure

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management has reopened approximately 75 percent of the Price Road located 18 miles southwest of Casper, off County Road 316 (Trapper Road). The BLM initially closed the road and surrounding area in August 2022 for road construction.


News Release: A bicameral comment letter, led in the House by Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC), was sent today to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Marty Walsh opposing DOL’s confusing and burdensome proposed rule regarding independent contractors.


There were 109 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in November.


U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism publishes one press release or notice in November

There was one press release or notice published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in November.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Determination To Defer Sanctions; California; Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District on Dec. 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Dolores, Colo. - Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum will be closed from Jan. 1 to March 2023 for significant floor renovations. The planned renovation will stabilize the 35-year-old structure, preventing further settling and making the floor more durable and easier to maintain. Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Escalante Trail, and access to visit Dominguez and Escalante Pueblos will remain open.


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes discussed on Dec. 13 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Recreation Fees increase at Red Rock Canyon January 1, 2023

News Release: LAS VEGAS - Recreation fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will increase starting Jan. 1, 2023.


There were 20 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in October.


News Release: In a decision issued on December 9, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California granted the request of the Justice Department to direct John Sweeney and his company, Point Buckler Club LLC, to restore sensitive tidal channels and marsh they unlawfully harmed. The court’s decision follows ...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) Nathaniel Fick will lead a U.S. delegation to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Digital Economy Ministerial 2022 held in Gran Canaria, Spain, December 14-15. This Ministerial, the first in this format since ...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following update on the DHS-led whole-of-government planning to prepare for and manage the lifting of the Title 42 public health order...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Angolan President João Lourenço before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. President, welcome. It’s very, very good to have you here in Washington at the summit. The Secretary of Defense and I are very pleased to welcome President Lourenço. The United States places a great importance on the relationship with Angola, a relationship that has grown stronger and stronger, particularly under your leadership.


Release: Public Notice. The Funding Opportunity number is SFOP0009269. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: DRL Increasing Access to Information in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). 1. Requested Objectives for Statements of Interest. The...


News Release: Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers Graduate From the FBI National Academy.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. Wow, it is wonderful to see this incredible auditorium full. I think hopefully you managed to get a little breakfast before this. But I’m here simply to say this: Welcome to the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum.