News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Worcester Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

News Release: BOSTON - A Worcester man pleaded guilty on Dec. 5, 2022 to distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine.


“COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 2

“COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM“ was published in the House section on pages H8725-H8728 on Dec. 2


DOE Announces $8 Million to Integrate Solar Energy Production with Farming

Release: Coast to Coast Agrivoltaic Research Projects Will Enhance Economic Opportunities for Farmers and Reduce Barriers to Solar Energy Adoption in Rural Communities


News Release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Better Buildings Challenge partner City of Chattanooga, Tennessee for energy efficiency leadership across more than 200 of its municipal facilities. Chattanooga hosted DOE for a tour of its Moccasin Bend Environmental Campus to showcase its successful energy, water, and cost savings measures.


Release: Thank you for the introduction, Demitra, and for the invitation to participate in this briefing. I appreciate how you described the existing landmine contamination in eastern Ukraine resulting from Russia’s initial invasion in 2014. This is key to understanding today’s context because, by the time of...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - El Departamento de Energía de EE. UU. (DOE) anunció hoy $8 millones de dólares en fondos para seis proyectos de investigación de energía solar en seis estados y el Distrito de Columbia que brindarán nuevas oportunidades económicas para los agricultores, las comunidades rurales y la industria...


News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, on December 9 to engage in discussions on implementing the outcomes of COP27, which was held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, November 6-18, 2022. He will also speak about COP27 and the future of global climate action ...


News Release: Conducted annually each November, the Florida International University (FIU) induction ceremony is an exciting time for the Office of Legacy Management (LM), its partners, and most importantly, the students.


News Release: Kansas City, MO - United States Marshal Mark S. James announced today the capture of Mercer County escapee Drake Kately near New Castle, Delaware.


New Jersey Business Owner Sentenced to Five Years of Incarceration for Defrauding Over 75 Victims of More Than $2.7 Million in Nationwide Scheme to Sell Fraudulent Coronavirus Disinfectant Products

News Release: A New Jersey man was sentenced in connection with charges stemming from his sale of more than $2.7 million worth of unregistered pesticides to numerous victims based on false representations that these products were pesticides registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and on EPA’s “List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2" that EPA deemed to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus).


Volusia County Approved for Direct Temporary Housing Assistance

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - Volusia County is now approved for FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for Hurricane Ian survivors.


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Paul David Fairburn, of Hagerstown, Maryland, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.



DOS-DRL grant application closes on Jan. 17

DRL FY22 China Programs - Statements of Interest grant opened on Dec. 9.


News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included legislative efforts championed by Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, as well as other matters under the Oversight Committee’s jurisdiction.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a markup on a slate of legislation, including three Republican bills, which all passed with unanimous support. Committee Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is extending the deadline to apply to its Community Engagement on Consent-Based Siting Funding Opportunity Announcement.


Akron Man Going to Prison for 30 Years for Production and Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Joshua A. Schohn, 32, of Akron, NY, who was convicted by a federal jury of two counts of production of child pornography and two counts of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison and 20 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.


Former Correctional Officer Sentenced for Assaulting a Hawaii Inmate

News Release: A former correctional officer at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for his role in the assault of an inmate and his participation in a multi-year conspiracy to cover-up the abuse.


Nigerian National Charged with $8 Million Computer Hacking, Wire Fraud, and Money Laundering Activities

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Nigerian man has been indicted for his role in computer hacking, wire fraud, and money laundering acts that defrauded companies of nearly $8 million after compromising companies’ business e-mail accounts, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.