News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai Before Their Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much. Thank you, thank you. Yeah, our colleagues have probably heard enough from me over the last few days – (laughter) – already, but thank you. Thank you, my friend.


News Release: McALLEN, Texas - An Edinburg man has been ordered to federal prison for receipt of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Leary: Georgia men convicted for 'trafficking large quantities of the deadliest narcotics'

A Georgia man was been convicted for his role in a drug trafficking network responsible for bringing more than 150 kg of methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin and other illegal substances into southwest Georgia in 2019.


Becker: Valley Roots Food Hub project 'will be innovative for the San Luis Valley'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a $200,000 grant for the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition.


Polite: Justice Department has 'deep commitment to prosecuting individuals involved in cryptocurrency fraud'

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced several indictments against six individuals from four separate investigations involving alleged cryptocurrency-related fraud.


Lefton: 'We're very excited to add Ms. Baker to our team at such a pivotal time in offshore wind development’

Karen Baker has been named chief for the Office of Renewable Energy Programs for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.


Muthiah: Feds Feed Families program raises donations needed to 'unlock human potential'

The 13th annual Feds Feed Families program kicked off at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C. with a theme of "Fighting Hunger – Giving Hope."


News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Cumberland County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 151 months for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Helena Pawn Shop Employee Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Firearm Crime

News Release: GREAT FALLS - An employee of a Helena pawn shop was sentenced today to three years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a firearm and lying during a firearm purchase at the business, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It is wonderful to be back in Thailand. We had a trip that was planned a few months ago that was delayed because of COVID, so I’m finally glad to make it here. And I was reflecting, in conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don that the first time I was here was actually in 1980, so 42 years ago.


State Department set to publish a new notice on July 12

There is one release scheduled to be published on July 12.


Man Sentenced to 115 Months for Violating the Federal Gun Control Act

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On July 7, 2022, United States District Judge Susie Morgan sentenced ALTON COOKS to 115 months in the Bureau of Prisons for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of the Federal Gun Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


DOE-NNSA grant application closes on Oct. 19

STEWARDSHIP SCIENCE ACADEMIC ALLIANCES PROGRAM CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE grant opened on July 11.


Former Battle Ground, Washington, bank branch manager charged with stealing over $1 million from elderly customers

News Release: Allegedly used authority and access to conduct unauthorized transactions.



Indio Agents Seize Close to $400K of Narcotics in Vehicle Stop


“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” published by the Congressional Record  on July 11

“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” was published on pages E708-E709 of the Congressional Record on July 11.


CBP to nominate Ian Saunders for Secretary General of the World Customs Organization



US Department of Labor reminds Pennsylvania employers  to protect workers from the dangers of heat illness

News Release: PHILADELPHIA, PA- As temperatures and humidity rise in Western Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in hot weather - indoors and out - and remember, “Water. Rest. Shade." can be the difference between ending the workday safely or suffering serious conditions or worse.