News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Vilsack: A rail shutdown 'would have been devastating to the nation's economy'

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack supported the push for government intervention to avert a possible nationwide rail strike.


Rollins: Mexico 'historic artifact has been recovered'

The U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts recently filed a civil forfeiture action against a document signed by Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés in 1527 and stolen at least 30 years ago from the Mexico’s national archives in Mexico City.


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


There were 21 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Czech National Security Advisor Pojar

Release: 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 and territorial integrity and its contributions to enable Ukraine to defend itself. The Deputy Secretary and the National Security Advisor also discussed bilateral defense cooperation and energy security.


There were 11 notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.


“WILLIAM WILBERFORCE TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION REAUTHORIZATION ACT” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 11, 2008

“WILLIAM WILBERFORCE TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION REAUTHORIZATION ACT“ was published in the Senate section on pages S10936-S10937 on Dec. 11, 2008


Week ending Dec. 3: 18 notices published by Environmental Protection Agency

There were 18 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.


There were 38 notices published by the Commerce Department in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Lipavsky

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Buttigieg: ‘In America's supply chains, every piece matters,’ such as de-icing pads at Memphis airport

A $330 million project intended to help get goods delivered to FedEx consumers in a time efficient manner amid winter weather has been completed at Memphis International Airport.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Lipavsky

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky today in Prague. Deputy Secretary Sherman commended the Czech government on its successful leadership during its Council of the European Union presidency, especially ...


Stevens: Dollar Tree Stores 'has to stop before someone is seriously hurt '

Dollar Tree Stores Inc., the owner of Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores, received a citation for putting workers at risk of fire, entrapment and struck-by hazards at its Richmond Hill, Ga., facility.


News Release: QUITO – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited Ecuador’s capital Quito from December 7th through 8th to meet with senior government counterparts and deepen our partnership on critical issues including strengthening cybersecurity, fighting transnational criminal organizations, combatting ...


Granholm: Memorandum of Understanding 'will help the Navajo Nation reach its energy goals'

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez to guarantee that the Biden-Harris administration’s clean energy agenda is “equitable, just and inclusive of Tribal Nation partners.”


Week ending Dec. 3: Labor Department publishes 15 notices

There were 15 notices published by the Labor Department in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.


Mauritanian Terrorist Charged with Death of American Citizen and with Providing Material Support to Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and Al-Murabitoun

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: ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROBINSON: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to this fireside chat where we are honored to be joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and three recently announced Anti-Corruption Champion awardees: Rozina Islam, Janet Zhou, and Stevan Dojcinovic. We are thrilled to have you all here with us, as we begin to wrap up a very successful week of events here at the ICC.


Week ending Dec. 3: Homeland Security Department publishes 18 notices

There were 18 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.


The National Transportation Safety Board has canceled the Dec. 13 board meeting on a new safety report examining alcohol and drug use in drivers. The board will instead hold an electronic vote on the report.