News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022



U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

News Release: WASHINGTON, December 9, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Polish Foreign Minister Rau

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: CHALLIS, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office is implementing seasonal motor vehicle closures in central Idaho, from Dec. 15, 2022, until May 1, 2023, to protect wintering wildlife, important elk calving areas and bighorn sheep lambing grounds.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today in Berlin with German State Secretary Andreas Michaelis. The Deputy Secretary thanked Michaelis for Germany’s steadfast support for Ukraine, and they discussed the need to maintain Allied unity throughout this difficult winter. They also discussed the Western Balkans, the Sahel, Iran, and the global challenges posed by the PRC.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: North Carolina Office of State Archaeology, Raleigh, NC on Dec. 9

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


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with German Chancellery Foreign and Security Policy Advisor Jens Ploetner

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today in Berlin with German Chancellery Foreign and Security Policy Advisor Jens Ploetner. They reaffirmed both countries’ solidarity on Ukraine. Deputy Secretary Sherman underscored the need to maintain ...


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover MA on Dec. 9

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


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with German Industry Association Representatives

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today in Berlin with representatives of German industry associations. The Deputy Secretary shared her appreciation for the robust economic relationship between the United States and Germany and discussed ...


News Release: The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today. Strengthening the partnership between the two agencies will enable both to better protect health care consumers ...


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.)...


Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Methiopropamine in Schedule I discussed on Dec. 9 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a four page rule on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act to advance the transition to more efficient heating and cooling technologies by restricting the use of super-polluting hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in certain ...


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


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


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Washington with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Rau discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including Poland’s leadership role in humanitarian ...


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


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


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Meeks Issues Statement on President Biden’s Support for the African Union’s Permanent Seat on the G-20

News Release: Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s announcement of support for the African Union joining the G-20...