News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Religious Freedom Designations

Release: Around the world, governments and non-state actors harass, threaten, jail, and even kill individuals on account of their beliefs. In some instances, they stifle individuals’ freedom of religion or belief to exploit opportunities for political gain. These actions sow division, undermine economic security, and threaten political stability and peace. The United States will not stand by in the face of these abuses.


News Release: A Comerica employee pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling more than $120,000 from the bank, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham announced today.


News Release: SANTA ANA, California - An Irvine man has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for - while on supervised release for committing a prior federal felony - engaging in pimping and shooting a firearm at women on the streets of San Bernardino, the Justice Department announced today.


Nine Florida Residents Arrested for Orchestrating $37 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

News Release: MIAMI - Nine Florida residents were arrested this morning by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after being charged by a federal grand jury in Miami with health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud. The fraud scheme allegedly involved tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent health care billing by 30 South Florida physical therapy clinics.


News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Detroit, Michigan pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Romanian Indicted on Immigration Violation

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Romania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal immigration laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: A Comerica employee pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling more than $120,000 from the bank, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham announced today.


Amendment and Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Northeast United States discussed on Dec. 7 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Vilsack: New nutrition center will 'develop and deliver science-based solutions'

The U.S Department of Agriculture recently unveiled its Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition and Diet for Better Health, which will help advance the Biden administration’s effort to battle cancer.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Italian Diplomatic Advisor Francesco Talò

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Diplomatic Advisor, Ambassador Francesco Talò, today in Rome to discuss issues of mutual concern. They underscored our shared determination to support the transatlantic ...


Lisius: ‘I am really excited to take on this new role’ as Bishop field manager

A Bureau of Land Management employee with more than 20 years of experience in public service and natural resources is the new field manager in Bishop, Calif.


News Release: Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota from December 8-9. During her visit, she will engage diverse audiences, including local officials, civil society representatives, and private sector leaders on democratic renewal ...


What did Commerce Department publish on Dec. 7?

The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021 discussed on Dec. 7 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Seven Chilton County Residents Sentenced for Felony Violations of the Animal Welfare Act, Ending One of the Largest Cockfighting Operations in the Country

News Release: MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA - A seventh and final Verbena, Alabama, resident was sentenced yesterday for violating the Animal Welfare Act’s prohibition against animal fighting ventures in connection with an expansive cockfighting operation. This marks the end of a series of sentencings in which the Court held...


Farajian: DOT funds will 'much-needed improvements sooner and cheaper' in Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Transportation is lending Nicollet County, Minn., $48.2 million that will help pay for improving the safety of Highway 14.


Three Men are First Capitol Breach Defendants Convicted at Trial of Assaulting Police Officers with Pepper Spray

News Release: Jury Found Defendants from Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia Assaulted Officers Four Times with Pepper Spray and a Chair.


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Loretta Jean Minor, of Moundsville, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 46 months of incarceration for a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


The Political Directors Small Group Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS

Release: The Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United States hosted a meeting of political directors from the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS today in The Hague. Political Director Mr. Marcel de Vink of the Netherlands, and Deputy Special Envoy to the Coalition Mr. Ian McCary of the United States, updated partners on collective efforts to counter Daesh/ISIS worldwide.