News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News Release: WATERBURY, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LENWOOD GATLING, 39, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 108 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for narcotics distribution and firearm possession offenses.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on the Passage of the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act

News Release: The Justice Department released the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland

Risch: China Remains a Priority, Much More to Do

News Release: BOISE, Idaho - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today highlighted significant steps taken over the last year to counter the challenges the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses to the United States and its allies and partners.

“UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 20

By DOL Newswire | Dec 26, 2022

“UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR” was published on pages S7817-S7818 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 20.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Raising Efficiency Standard for Light Bulbs

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today proposed stronger efficiency standards for light bulbs, also known as general service lamps, to conserve energy and cut energy bills for American families and consumers. With this announcement, the...

United States Launches $1 Million UXO Project in Solomon Islands

Release: On Dec. 21, 2022, the Department of State provided $1 million to The HALO Trust (HALO) to launch a comprehensive unexploded ordnance (UXO) project in Solomon Islands beginning Jan. 1, 2023. This project will address UXO priorities and enhance explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capacity with the...

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Panamanian Foreign Minister Janaina Tewaney Before Their Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have Foreign Minister Tewaney here in Washington. Panama is a highly valued partner of the United States. We’ve been doing a lot of work together these past couple of years, really working to advance the common goals that we have ...

Idaho Site Prepares Waste Treatment Facility for Radiological Operations

News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - EM ’s radioactive liquid waste treatment facility at the Idaho National Laboratory Site will begin its final heat-up this month before initiating radiological operations early next year.

Two Colombian Nationals Plead Guilty to International Cocaine Distribution

News Release: Defendants Had Ties to Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Support Resilient and Efficient Building Energy Codes

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced $45 million in competitive grants to help states and partnering organizations implement updated building energy codes and lower energy bills for American families and businesses. This funding...

Nashua Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

News Release: CONCORD, N.H., - Philip Wetmore, 32, of Nashua, pleaded guilty in federal court to drug trafficking and possessing firearms in furtherance of his drug trafficking, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.

The 2022 U.S.-EU Cyber Dialogue

News Release: The 2022 U.S.-European Union Cyber Dialogue was held in Washington, DC, on December 15 and 16. The United States and EU discussed their shared commitment to a resilient cybersecurity partnership; an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet; and stability in cyberspace.

Pallone Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup of One Republican Resolution of Inquiry

By EPA Newswire | Dec 26, 2022

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared for delivery today at a full Committee markup of a Republican resolution of inquiry...

Fayette County Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Crimes

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - William Lawrence Bryant, 32, of Fayetteville, pleaded guilty today to sexual exploitation of a minor and distribution of child pornography.

Chairman David Scott Statement on Election as Ranking Member of House Agriculture Committee

By USDA Newswire | Dec 26, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement after being elected to serve as Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee for the 118th Conrgess...

Providence Man Admits to Trafficking Cocaine and Fentanyl

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I., - A Providence man charged in federal court with trafficking cocaine and fentanyl pleaded guilty today to federal drug distribution charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

$1.85 Billion in Additional U.S. Military Assistance, Including the First Transfer of Patriot Air Defense System

News Release: As Russia continues its brutal attacks against critical infrastructure in Ukraine, the United States welcomes President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington, D.C. today to underscore our enduring commitment to the people of Ukraine. Over the past three hundred days, the Kremlin has tried and failed to wipe ...

Remembering the Leadership of Dick Church