News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


Billings man charged in drug trafficking investigation admits to cocaine possession

News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man accused in a drug trafficking investigation admitted to a cocaine crime today, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.


Notice published on Jan. 19 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Homeland Security Department publish on Jan. 19?

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Announces 2022 Grain Fee Schedule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the 2022 fee schedule for official inspection and weighing services, supervision of official inspection and weighing services, and miscellaneous fees for other services performed under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA), as amended.


USDA Announces Cotton Board Appointments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members and eight alternate members to serve on the Cotton Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022, and ending Dec. 31, 2024.


University of Arkansas Professor Pleads Guilty to Lying to Federal Agents  About Patents in China

News Release: University of Arkansas Professor Pleads Guilty to Lying to Federal Agents About Patents in China.


News Release: LACEY, Wash.- Washington residents who applied for assistance from FEMA after sustaining damage from floods and mudslides in November will receive a letter from the agency in the mail or via email.


Release: More information about South Sudan is available on the South Sudan Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


News Release: Professor Deceived University Concerning Patents for His Inventions.


News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight Operations, issued the following statements after the Office of Personnel Management released a memo to federal agencies providing guidance on the implementation of President Biden’s executive order establishing a $15 minimum wage for all federal employees...


News Release: PECOS - A federal grand jury in Pecos returned an indictment last week charging a Midland man with allegedly possessing illegal drugs and a firearm.


Energy Department publishes rule on Jan. 19

The US Energy Department published a two page rule on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Table Grapes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Table Grapes for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Education Release Toolkit of Federal Resources to Help Rebuild Puerto Rico’s School Infrastructure

News Release: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico - Today, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Department of Education released a toolkit outlining federal resources available to help Puerto Rico recover and rebuild safe, healthy, and modernized school facilities. The Departments of Energy and Labor, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency, also collaborated on the toolkit.


News Release: Defendant sold or possessed with intent to sell 1.378 kilograms of fentanyl.


Tackling Food Insecurity through Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer

Release: By Cindy Long. Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact everyone, many Americans grapple with food insecurity. This past year, in fact, over 29 million adults and 12 million children struggled to afford food, while more than 1 in 5 Black and Latino adults...


Notice published on Jan. 19 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Media Contacts: Elliott Fabrizio, MCC. Public Affairs Officer. (360) 536-6771. ussc.pao@gmail.com. PRESS RELEASE. Jan. 21, 2022. First Woman Takes Command of USS Constitution. BOSTON - Cmdr. Billie Farrell relieved Cmdr. John Benda as commanding officer of USS Constitution during a change of command...