News from January 2022
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
News Release: United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on Jan. 3, 2022, Kenneth A. Wright, (age: 35) of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison by Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach for possessing a firearm following a conviction for a felony.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
News Release: Today, United States Attorney Breon Peace announced his selection of Carolyn Pokorny to serve as First Assistant United States Attorney (FAUSA) for the Eastern District of New York. As FAUSA, Ms. Pokorny oversees the Criminal, Civil, Appeals and Administrative Divisions of the United States Attorney’s Office.
By State Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
Release: More information about Haiti is available on the Haiti Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.
By DOL Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement as the ban on surprise billing she worked to pass went into effect at the start of the year.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
News Release: CONCORD - Andre McBreairty, 45, previously of Keene, pleaded guilty in federal court to making false statements to obtain CARES Act funds, United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
Release: Washington - Low-income Kentucky residents recovering from the tornadoes, flooding and winds that began Dec.10, 2021, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced.
By Press Release | Jan 3, 2022
The brief argues that Congress did not give OSHA the authority to impose a vaccine mandate and urges SCOTUS to stay the mandate.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
News Release: TUCSON, AZ - Saguaro National Park’s west district (Tucson Mountain District) is scheduled to restart their Moonlight Programs. Join a National Park Service ranger and take a moonlight hike that start off with beautiful sunsets among the Saguaros. Make sure your bring a warm jacket, fuzzy hat, gloves and water!.
By State Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my support for the people of Burma as they celebrate their Independence Day on January 4.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey homeowners, renters and businesses who had property damage or loss caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida from Sept. 1-3, 2021, have until Wednesday to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for assistance from FEMA and for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is Jan. 5, 2022.
By State Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement after the resignation of Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and the continued state-sponsored violence against protesters in Sudan:
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Lucy Xi, 44, formerly a resident of Malvern, PA, pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to benefit a Chinese pharmaceutical company named Renopharma.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 3, 2022
News Release: NORMAN, Okla. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Seguin, Texas, Feb. 4-5, at the Seguin Events Center. The two-day event, featuring 120 wild horses and burros, will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4. Adoptions will be held from noon-6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, and from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Feb 5. Animals are eligible for adoption. Inquire with BLM staff onsite for more information.
By Press release submission | Jan 3, 2022
“I congratulate Representatives Craig, Fletcher, Rice, Schrier, and Trahan on their appointments to the Energy and Commerce Committee.
By Art Benavidez | Jan 2, 2022
Laura Lochman, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, is now a deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of Energy Resources, the U.S. State Department announced last month.
By Trina Thomas | Jan 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy is funding over $6 million for a collaboration between two of its offices and researchers for a workforce-development project in high energy density science.
By Trina Thomas | Jan 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy is investing tens of millions of dollars to determine the basic functions of specific plants' genes as part of its pursuit to develop sustainable sources of energy, fuel and products.
By State Newswire | Jan 2, 2022
News Release: The following joint statement was issued by the United States of America, Australia, Canada, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
By State Newswire | Jan 2, 2022
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary Blinken spoke today with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg about upcoming engagement with Russia in the NATO – Russia Council and the U.S. – Russia Strategic Stability Dialogue. The Alliance stands ready for meaningful dialogue with Russia, while standing united to deter further aggression against Ukraine.
