News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Before Their Meeting

State Secretary, colleagues, we’re very grateful to you for this proposal to hold talks in Geneva in the context of the work that was started on the security guarantees.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with German Chancellor Scholz

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Berlin today. Chancellor Scholz and Secretary Blinken reaffirmed our shared commitment to further strengthen the U.S. – Germany partnership and emphasized the importance of the transatlantic bond to global security and prosperity.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Jan. 25

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Launches 2022 Fellowship Program

Today, 280 business and social entrepreneurs from 37 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada began the 2022 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program.


Convicted Felon Who Fired BB Guns at Planned Parenthood Facility Arrested on Federal Charge Alleging Illegal Possession of Firearm

News Release: LOS ANGELES - An Altadena man who allegedly fired BB guns at the Planned Parenthood facility in Pasadena on multiple occasions was arrested today on federal charges of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm for carrying a loaded handgun during one of the attacks on the women’s reproductive health clinic.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Deputy Secretary of State Sherman Attends High-Level Ministerial on Haiti Hosted by Canada

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman represented the United States during a high-level ministerial meeting hosted by Canada on January 21 that included senior Haitian government officials, 15 partner countries, and multiple international organizations to discuss sustainable, inclusive solutions to the challenges faced by Haiti and Haitians.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed that the U.S.-ROK Alliance is the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and ...


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chicago Man Found Guilty of Heroin and Fentanyl Crime Near a Playground

News Release: A man who set up a heroin and fentanyl distribution deal was convicted by a jury on Jan. 27, 2022, after a four-day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids.


Illinois Man Pleads Guilty To Marijuana Trafficking

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Syed Ahmad, 47, of Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40, and a $5,000,000 fine.


Golden Gate National Recreation Area receives National Park Foundation  Open OutDoors for Kids Grant

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO -Golden Gate National Recreation Area received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant will enable the Interpretation and Education Division to engage fourth graders through the Rock! Pattern! Systems! educational program.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Jan. 25?

The US Commerce Department published a four page rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.


Notice published by State Department on Jan. 25

The US State Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor cites Watertown, Connecticut, manufacturer for 48 safety, health violations following employee’s death

News Release: HARTFORD, CT- An employee of a Watertown metal fabrication company was electrocuted on July 14, 2021, while repairing a portable water heater. An inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that his employer, PM Engineered Solutions Inc., lacked safeguards to protect employees against electrocution, as well as mechanical, chemical, fall and other electrical hazards.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine.


Federal Reserve Board announces Reserve Bank income and expense data and transfers to the Treasury for 2021

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced preliminary financial information indicating that the Reserve Banks had estimated net income of $107.8 billion during 2021, of which $107.4 billion was remitted to the U.S. Treasury as required under the Federal Reserve Act. The Federal Reserve Act requires ...