News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Remarks at Human Rights Day Event Presenting the Global Treasure Award to Amal Clooney

Release: BETH VAN SCHAACK: Hello, I’m Beth Van Schaack, and it’s my honor to address you as the sixth U.S. Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice. I started this position during a time of extraordinary challenges and opportunities in pursuing peace through justice and accountability. My job and the mission of my office is to engage in diplomacy and programming to help prevent and respond to atrocities around the world.


News Release: Fawaz Ould Ahmed Ould Ahemeid, aka Ibrahim Idress, aka Ibrahim Dix, 44, of Mauritania, was arraigned earlier today in federal court in the Eastern District of New York on a six-count indictment charging him with multiple terrorism offenses, including for his roles in the March 7, 2015 attack on the La...


Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jose W. Fernandez participated in the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce’s (NUSACC) 19th annual award ceremony honoring the organization’s “Ambassador of the Year." This year’s honoree was H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s...


DRL Request for Statements of Interest: DRL FY22 Iraq Programs

Release: Public Notice. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: FY22 DRL Iraq Programs. Requested Objectives for Statements of Interest. The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) outlining project concepts...


There were 32 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.


“GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE ANALYSIS” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 11, 2008

“GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE ANALYSIS“ was published in the Senate section on page S10941 on Dec. 11, 2008


Week ending Dec. 3: 28 notices published by Energy Department

There were 28 notices published by the Energy Department in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.


Under Secretary Fernandez’s Participation in the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador of the Year Award Ceremony

Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jose W. Fernandez participated in the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce’s (NUSACC) 19th annual award ceremony honoring the organization’s “Ambassador of the Year." This year’s honoree was H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s...


“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 11, 2008

“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S10945-S10946 on Dec. 11, 2008


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Czech National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister Tomas Pojar today in Prague. Deputy Secretary Sherman commended the Czech government on its stalwart efforts in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty ...


Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink and National Security Council Senior Director for China and Taiwan Laura Rosenberger will travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the Republic of Korea, and Japan from December 11-14. During their visit to the...


Release: Good evening, and thank you, Foreign Minister Avila, for that kind introduction. What a privilege to speak before so many titans of foreign affairs-keepers of the flame of diplomacy and democracy in so many parts of our planet.


News Release: As Prepared Good evening, and thank you, Foreign Minister Avila, for that kind introduction. What a privilege to speak before so many titans of foreign affairs—keepers of the flame of diplomacy and democracy in so many parts of our planet.


Week ending Dec. 3: 6 notices published by Justice Department

There were six notices published by the Justice Department in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.


Mayorkas: 'We are providing much-needed humanitarian relief to Haitian nationals'

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas extended the temporary protected status for an additional Haiti for 18 months.


Graves: Hurricane 'exposed how vulnerable Puerto Rico remains'

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves told participants at the Puerto Rico Economic Dialogue that the Biden administration was committed to working with partners across the archipelago, in their communities and in the private, nonprofit and government sectors.


Blinken: Consultations highlight 'that the U.S.-Australia partnership is as essential as ever'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S.-Australia partnership is essential during the 32nd annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations.


Haaland: Arizona projects 'will help ensure we keep the momentum going to build a clean energy future'

The Department of the Interior announced new steps to accelerate solar energy development on public lands in the west.


Mayorkas: Cyber Safety Review Board to help avoid 'cyber-enabled extortion attacks'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that the Cyber Safety Review Board will review attacks by a global organization of hackers.


Regan: Renewable Fuel Standard program critical for ‘more homegrown biofuels into the market’

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a multi-part proposal on required Renewable Fuel Standard volumes and percentage standards of biofuel for the next one to three years.