News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


DOS-MAR grant application closes on May 31

U.S. Mission in Morocco grant opened on Jan. 7.


Agencies seek public input on plan to manage Franklin and Wasson Wild and Scenic Rivers

News Release: Corvallis, OR - Officials of the Siuslaw National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management’s Coos Bay District are releasing their draft comprehensive river management plan (CRMP) and supporting draft environmental assessment (EA) for Franklin and Wasson Wild and Scenic Rivers. The draft CRMP, informed by environmental analysis, provides guidelines for the administrative and public use of the rivers. The public is invited to provide input on both draft documents.


News Release: Tampa ― U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today that the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) collected $160,946,371.39 related to criminal and civil matters in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2021 (FY 2021), during the tenure of his predecessors, Maria Chapa Lopez and Karin Hoppmann. Of that...


News Release: HOUSTON - A 36-year-old Houston resident has been ordered to federal prison for wire fraud, possession of meth and possession of a firearm by a felon, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


FAA to Hire Experienced Air Traffic Controllers

News Release: If you’re an experienced air traffic controller eager to put your talents to use, consider applying for a job with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


Commerce Department publishes notice on Jan. 5

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Lehi Couple Charged with Schemes to Defraud Victims, Including a Vulnerable Adult, out of a Combined 3.65 Million Dollars; Husband Charged with Kidnapping in Connection with Scheme

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY- Misiona Patane, 57, and Lavinia Patane, 54, of Lehi, have been charged in U.S. District Court for their alleged role in defrauding one set of victims out of 1.25 million dollars, along with a related scheme to defraud a vulnerable adult out of 2.4 million dollars. In an indictment issued...


Biden’s Failed Russia Strategy: One Year In

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Almost one year into Biden’s presidency, the Biden Administration is participating in a series of high-stakes diplomatic engagements with the Putin regime next week. Unfortunately, this administration has failed time and time again to hold Russia accountable for its continued malign behavior. House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul outlined some areas where the administration’s Russia policy has missed the mark...


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger announced a Passaic County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in an illegal money transmitting business.


News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - The disaster recovery centers in Luling and Montegut will change their Saturday hours of operation to 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Jan. 8.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister Lapid

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid today. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed a range of regional and global challenges, including the risks of further Russian aggression against Ukraine as well as the challenges posed by Iran. Secretary Blinken reiterated the Administration’s ironclad commitment to Israel’s security.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department publishes rule on Jan. 5

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: A felon who possessed a firearm was sentenced today to 57 months in federal prison.


Recent Nēnē Fatalities Serve as a Call to Slow Down and Watch Out for Wildlife on Roadways

News Release: Contact: Jin Prugsawan, e-mail us. Recent Nēnē Fatalities Serve as a Call to Slow Down and Watch Out for Wildlife on Roadways. Kula, Maui- The new year has been a tough start for nēnē at Haleakalā National Park; over the past few weeks two nēne have been fatally struck by vehicles. The latest nēnē death...


News Release: Nine MS-13 Gang Members Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy.


Firearm And Drug Trafficking Charges Follow Apparent Road Rage Incident In San Francisco’S Tenderloin District

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - Wilmer Arteaga appeared today in United States District Court to face federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and for possession of more than 40 grams of fentanyl with the intent to distribute it, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Special Agent in Charge Wade R. Shannon of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa. They reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity and discussed efforts to ...


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Law enforcement officers in Arizona shows support for victims of human trafficking, educate community during awareness campaign

News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents across the country will come together Jan. 11, to show solidarity for victims of human trafficking, while pushing to educate the community on the various signs of the various forms of the crime.