News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Guthrie Opening Statement on Combatting China’s Influence in American Research

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing on public health bills to support patients and research integrity.


News Release: Tuesday, June 19, 2022. 1 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) invites stakeholders to participate in a webinar highlighting the CIS Ombudsman’s 2022 Annual Report to Congress on Tuesday, July...



USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP grant application closes on Aug. 15

OJJDP FY 2022 Supporting Vulnerable At-Risk Youth and Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care grant opened on June 30.


News Release: Old Fall River Road will open to vehicles on Friday, July 1. Old Fall River Road normally opens by fourth of July weekend. Old Fall River Road was built between 1913 and 1920. It is an unpaved road which travels from Endovalley Picnic Area to above treeline at Fall River Pass, following the steep slope...


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters discussed on June 29 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the 62nd anniversary of your independence.


Fayette County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for  Federal Drug Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Fayette County man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.



Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Ukraine

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Ukraine


News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Effective July 1, 2022, at 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management will terminate all fire restrictions on BLM administered public lands within Doña Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant and Hidalgo counties.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Melissa Waller, 45, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty today to theft of Social Security benefits.


Bojangles’ franchisee starts safety program for working minors at 93 locations after US Department of Labor finds violations in Spartanburg

News Release: SPARTANBURG, SC - A federal investigation into child labor violations at a Spartanburg Bojangles has led the franchisee to partner with the U.S. Department of Labor to make sweeping changes to enhance working conditions for minor-aged workers and compliance with labor laws at the operator’s 93 locations in six states.


News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge William Jung has sentenced Gerardo Gomez-Lubo, a/k/a Francisco Niño, (42, Colombia) to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine knowing and intending it to be imported into the United States. Gerardo Gomez-Lubo had pleaded guilty on Jan. 11, 2022.


News Release: All areas in Chaos Canyon to the west of Lake Haiyaha are closed in Rocky Mountain National Park to all users due to significant rockfall activity and continuing potential impacts from forecasted precipitation.


Wheeling man sentenced to 10 years for firearms charge

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Shawn Brookins, of Wheeling, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 120 months of incarceration for a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Chairwoman Maloney Seeks Information from Portable Generator Manufacturers on Failure to Adopt Safety Standards

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent letters to portable generator manufacturers Firman Power Equipment, Generac Power Systems, Champion Power Equipment, and DuroMax Power Equipment requesting information regarding the dangers posed by portable generators and whether the manufacturers are taking sufficient steps to mitigate potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from their products.


Guthrie Opening Statement on Combatting China’s Influence in American Research

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing on public health bills to support patients and research integrity.


Anchorage Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Trafficking Meth

News Release: ANCHORAGE - An Anchorage man was sentenced in federal court to a mandatory 10 years in prison by U.S. Chief District Judge Sharon L. Gleason for distributing methamphetamine in the Anchorage area.


Justice Department Announces Investigation of New York City Police Department's Special Victims Division

News Release: Comprehensive Review of Policies, Procedures, and Training, Including SVD’s Investigations of Sexual Assault Crimes and Treatment of Survivors.