News from July 2022
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Forest man pled guilty to possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: The Justice Department announced today that Air France and KLM Airlines (AF/KLM) have agreed to pay $3.9 million to resolve their alleged liability under the False Claims Act for falsely reporting information about the transfer of U.S. mail to foreign posts or other intended recipients under contracts with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). AF/KLM are international air carriers with headquarters in Paris and Amsterdam, respectively.
By DOL Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Republican Leader Richard Burr (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s final charter school rule which will limit options for students and families...
By EPA Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “RECOGNIZING GOWANUS CANAL REMEDIAL ACTION ENFORCEMENT TEAM” on June 28.
By Fed Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by Benchmark Community Bank, Kenbridge, Virginia, to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of First Community Bank, Bluefield, Virginia, and to establish and operate a branch in Emporia, Virginia.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: A federal grand jury in New Orleans, Louisiana, returned an indictment charging a Louisiana man with seven counts of Possession of Animals in an Animal Fighting Venture.
By State Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: On behalf of the people and government of the United States, I am honored to send heartfelt congratulations to our Canadian friends and neighbors as you celebrate Canada Day on July 1.
By State Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
Release: The Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) focused on countering Hizballah’s terrorist and illicit activities convened in Europe on June 29-30 for its ninth meeting. More than 30 governments - from the Middle East, South America, Central America, Europe, Africa, Indo-Pacific, and North America - participated in this session, along with Europol.
By Bob Pepalis | Jul 2, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a Russian missile strike that hit a crowded Ukrainian shopping mall June 27 was “the latest in the string of atrocities” against the people of Ukraine.
By Karen Kidd | Jul 2, 2022
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack commented on the recent passage of the Keep Kids Fed Act.
By Karen Kidd | Jul 2, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security's announced this year's Citizenship and Integration Grant Program will have about double the funding.
By Karen Kidd | Jul 2, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced more than $1.2 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Act funding for federally recognized Tribes in Alaska.
By Bob Pepalis | Jul 2, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the launch of the U.S.-Singapore Women in Tech Partnership Program with Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOL Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh issued the following statement regarding the termination of the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Program:
By State Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and Government of Somalia on your 62nd National Day.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced the third in a series of listening sessions entitled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Perspectives from the Field." The House Agriculture Committee has conducted a number of hearings in Washington, DC focused on the 2018 Farm...
By State Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people and Government of Rwanda as you celebrate 60 years of independence on July 1 and the 28th anniversary of Liberation Day on July 4. The United States remains committed to working with you on issues of mutual interest including regional peace and security, good governance, global health and food security, and respect for human rights.
By State Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Burundi as you celebrate 60 years of independence. We look forward to working with you in the years ahead to promote the protection of human rights, regional peace and stability, and economic development.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 2, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.2 million grant to the State of Delaware, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Dover, Delaware, for infrastructure improvements at five state park campgrounds to support local tourism. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
