News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd’s Travel to Mexico, Ecuador, and Costa Rica December 11-14

Release: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Mexico, Ecuador, and Costa Rica December 11-14. On Dec. 12, in Mexico City, Special Presidential Advisor Dodd will meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and with Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard and attend celebrations of the 200 years of U.S.-Mexico relations.


Release: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Mexico, Ecuador, and Costa Rica December 11-14. On Dec. 12, in Mexico City, Special Presidential Advisor Dodd will meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and with Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard and attend celebrations of the 200 years of U.S.-Mexico relations.


“PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8404, RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 7

“PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8404, RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT” was published on pages H8807-H8812 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 7.


EPA and Massachusetts Officials Celebrate Nearly $15 Million of Public Health Protection Investments in Fall River

News Release: BOSTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator David W. Cash celebrated significant federal and state infrastructure investments in the City of Fall River which will directly improve public health for city residents. Cash was joined by U.S. Senators Markey and Warren, ...


Utica Man Pleads Guilty to Large Fentanyl Conspiracy

News Release: SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Eric Ares, 37, of Utica, New York, pled guilty yesterday to one count of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and to distribute fentanyl, and one count of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Carla Freedman, Frank A.


News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the obligation of a federal share of nearly $88.7 million to dredge the Carraízo Reservoir. The project under the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) will allow a greater water reserve for a large part of the population of the metropolitan and eastern areas of Puerto Rico, particularly during drought seasons.


The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on Dec. 7.


EPA grant application closes on Jan. 26

FY 2022 Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality and Enable Small Public Water Systems to Provide Safe Drinking Water grant opened on Dec. 12.


News Release: It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the signing of the Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government. 2022 has flown by, as efforts to improve the design and delivery of services have ramped up at DHS HQ and the Components.


News Release: MANHATTAN - Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the indictments of nine individuals, including Tribeca physician Dr. Noel Smith, for charges including conspiring to distribute tens of thousands of prescription pills, including opioids and other controlled substances, in Manhattan...


“Nomination of Kai N. Scott (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on page S7019 on Dec. 7


News Release: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Mexico, Ecuador, and Costa Rica December 11-14. On Dec. 12, in Mexico City, Special Presidential Advisor Dodd will meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and with Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard and attend celebrations of the 200 years of U.S.-Mexico relations.


Peace: Inmate 'generated tens of thousands of dollars from his Rikers Island jail cell'

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced a man has been convicted on charges of bribing New York City correctional officers to smuggle contraband into Rikers Island jail.


Vilsack: 'We are grateful to have such a talented group of individuals to lead our state offices'

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of three new directors.


PAMS-SC offers new grant application process starting Dec. 12

FY 2023 Phase I Release 2 grant opened on Dec. 12.


Burkina Faso National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Burkina Faso as you celebrate your 62nd National Day.


“House Committee Meetings“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D1186-D1187 on Dec. 6


The 7th United States-Republic of Korea (ROK) Senior Economic Dialogue

News Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will lead the U.S delegation to the seventh U.S.-ROK Senior Economic Dialogue (SED). The ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2nd Vice Foreign Minister Lee Dohoon will lead the delegation from the ROK. The SED will be hosted by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 12, 2022.


“CONFIRMATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 6

“CONFIRMATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S7009 on Dec. 6


“TRIBUTE TO MAJOR DUSTIN MONDLOCH” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 7

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “TRIBUTE TO MAJOR DUSTIN MONDLOCH” on Dec. 7.