News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a geotechnical crew will implement a temporary closure of Laurel Falls Trail Monday, December 12 and Tuesday, December 13 to accommodate survey work.


Raimondo: U.S., EU 'will learn from each other's successes' through task force

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager announced the creation of the Talent for Growth Task Force Dec. 5.


Vilsack: Partnerships demonstrate ‘USDA’s commitment to advocating for rural business owners’

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $981 million through 242 awards in eight programs to create economic opportunities in rural areas.


Walsh: November jobs report ‘brings good news for working families’

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh recently commented on the promising data revealed in the employment report for November.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: On Saturday, Dec. 10, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will meet with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed in Prague, Czech Republic. In the meeting, the Deputy Secretary intends to underscore, among other issues, the important work of the UN in shaping global development ...


Former Navy Sailor Sentenced for Producing Images of Child Sexual Abuse

News Release: A California man was sentenced today to 47 years and six months in prison for producing and receiving images of child sexual abuse.


Two weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance in St. Clair County, Illinois

News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - Homeowners and renters in St. Clair County have just two weeks left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance before the Dec. 22 deadline. If you had property damage or losses caused by the July 25-28 severe storms and flooding, or if you had to relocate because your apartment complex was damaged, you may be eligible for federal disaster assistance.


Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings on Dec. 9

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Fisheries of the South Atlantic; National Marine Fisheries Service-Public Meetings discussed on Dec. 9 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: On Dec. 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) affirming that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Tomorrow, we honor the UDHR and its proclamation that human rights are to be universally protected. All persons have these rights and should be free to exercise them, without discrimination, no matter what they believe, whom they love, or where they live. All means all.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



News Release: Defendants Convicted of Daylight Shooting on Busy D.C. Street Corner, Killing and Wounding Innocent Bystanders.


Release: In recent weeks the Kremlin has increased its attacks against critical infrastructure, attacks that are causing widespread suffering for the people of Ukraine. But as winter deepens, so does our support for Ukraine. Today, the United States continues to support Ukraine with additional military assistance to help defend itself from Russia’s ongoing brutal and unprovoked assault.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Combating Global Corruption and Human Rights Abuses

Release: On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of International Human Rights Day, the United States is taking the following actions to promote accountability for corruption and human rights abuse around the world. These actions include financial sanctions, using Executive Order (E.O.)...


Energy Department discusses Pizarro, Pedro J.; Notice of Filing on Dec. 9

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Ro Khanna, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, released a new memo and documents showing how the fossil fuel industry engages in “greenwashing" to obscure its massive long-term investments...