News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Blinken: U.S. commited 'to countering the threat posed by terrorist groups in Afghanistan'

Four leaders of Afghanistan-based terrorist organizations have been designated Specially Designated Global Terrorists by the U.S. Department of State.


Vilsack: Hispanic-serviing initiatives are 'crucial to providing leadership and strategic direction'

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced two initiatives to increase access to USDA programs in the Hispanic community.


Raimondo: U.S. must 'defend our security and values in the near term' when dealing with China

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said, for the past decade, China’s leaders have been clear they are pursuing an alternative vision of their country’s future and have no plans to pursue political and economic reform.


Becker: New strategy 'takes a comprehensive approach to reducing lead exposure'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging Pueblo-area contractors to attend a free lead-safe work practices training and certification course Dec. 5.


Pilotin: 'Employers relying on H-2B guest workers must fulfill the terms of their contracts'

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced an Idaho stone quarry has been ordered to pay almost $1 million in back pay to 60 workers.


Crowe: 'Billing for unnecessary ambulance transports wastes taxpayer dollars'

An Illinois ambulance company settled allegations of billing Medicare for unnecessary, non-emergency ambulance transportation by agreeing to pay $302,124.37.


Lapwai Man Convicted by Jury and Sentenced to Federal Prison for Hammer Attack

News Release: COEUR D'ALENE - Qaya Mikel Gordon, 20, of Lapwai, Idaho was sentenced to six years in federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.


Pensacola Man Sentenced To Twenty-Six Years In Federal Prison For Federal Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

News Release: PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Charles E. Posey, Jr., 33, of Pensacola, Florida, was sentenced to 26.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms offenses. The sentence was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.


Transportation Department discusses Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Austin, MN on Dec. 2

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced today that Jonathan Castro, a.k.a. “Jose," 33, of Springfield, Vermont and Springfield, Massachusetts; Anibal Castro, Sr., a.k.a. “Papi," 54, of Springfield, Vermont; and Derek Arie, 34, of Springfield, ...


Release: spokesOn behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Kingdom of Thailand as it celebrates Thai National Day.


The Congressional Record published “TRIBUTE TO GREG GERRITT” in the Senate section on Nov. 29.


OSHA, Hispanic Contractors Association de Tejas renew safety alliance

Release: Participants: U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational


EPA Lauds Recycling and Zero Waste Efforts by Pacific Islands Partners

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated America Recycles Day and marked the anniversary of the agency’s national recycling strategy recently, EPA’s territorial partners in the Pacific Islands are making significant progress to improve waste reduction and recycling. ...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statements after House passage of H.R. 8876, the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022...


Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps discussed on Dec. 2 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Settlement with Republic Steel Requires Reduction of Lead Emissions at Canton, Ohio Facility

News Release: WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed Clear Air Act settlement with Republic Steel, a steel manufacturer in Canton, Ohio, which will require the company to reduce its facility’s lead emissions that have caused airborne lead levels ...


Transportation Department discusses Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Green 18 (G-18); Point Lay, AK on Dec. 2

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Gilmer County man sentenced for child pornography charge

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Thomas Reed Ratliff, of Glenville, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 66 months of incarceration for a child pornography charge, First Assistant United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.


Homeland Security Department publishes notice on Dec. 2

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.