News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


James Williams selected as superintendent of Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

James Williams selected as superintendent of Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park


Baltimore Felon Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm

News Release: Defendant was Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm or Ammunition as a Result of Previous Drug Trafficking and Violent Crime Convictions.


News Release: “Yellowstone is a region shaped by our planet’s mighty natural forces. This is what makes it so spectacular and unmatched anywhere in the world. This week’s flooding reminds us that we humans are just one small part of this ecosystem.


U.S. Marshals Apprehend Three Barry County Escapees

News Release: Springfield, MO - Acting U.S. Marshal Scott Seeling, Western District of Missouri announces the arrest of three fugitives who escaped from the Barry County (MO) Jail on June 3, 2022, in Cassville, MO.


Oversight Subcommittee Report Reveals EPA Failed to Protect Pets, Owners From Dangerous Flea and Tick Collar

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, released a staff report entitled “Seresto Flea and Tick Collars: Examining Why a Product Linked to More than 2,500 Pet Deaths Remains on the Market," which details the findings of the Subcommittee’s...


Merrimack Man Indicted for Making a False Statement During the Acquisition of a Firearm

News Release: CONCORD -Leith Sukkar, 22, of Merrimack was indicted by a federal grand jury on Monday and charged with one count of making a false statement during the acquisition of a firearm, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Keel-laying ceremony held in Louisiana for new NOAA oceanographic ship

News Release: NOAA and Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, LLC (TMC) held a keel-laying ceremony in Houma, Louisiana, today for NOAA’s newest oceanographic research ship, Oceanographer.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Markup of Communications and Technology Bills

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup of seven bipartisan bills...


BLM Lander delays Shoshone Lake Road opening

News Release: LANDER, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office announced today that it will delay the opening of the Shoshone Lake Road until June 22 due to recent heavy precipitation and snowmelt.


News Release: Although we respect the jury’s verdict, we are disappointed. The government believes that the conduct and facts in this case warranted Mr. Khoury’s prosecution. Despite today’s verdict, this investigation, as well as the dozens of successful “Varsity Blues" prosecutions, have resulted in enormous and...


Federal Jury Finds St. Paul Felon Guilty of Methamphetamine Distribution and Firearms Violations

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A federal jury convicted a St. Paul man of methamphetamine distribution and firearms violations, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


The US Commerce Department published a six page proposed rule on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-APHIS offers new grant application process starting June 16

National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) 2022 grant opened on June 16.


News Release: U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth D. Bell sentenced defendant Thuy Tien Luong, 38, of Charlotte, North Carolina, to 15 years in prison and ordered her to pay $75,000 in restitution to the victim. A federal jury previously convicted the defendant of forced labor on Jan. 8, 2021, following a five-day trial.


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on the Burnout Epidemic and What Working Women Need for a Stronger Economy

News Release: In just a few minutes, we will hear the powerful stories of women who are doing their best to exist in our economy. I’m going to be brief because I want to let them do the talking.


News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - On Tuesday, Connie Sue Lorenzo-Molina, 30, of Slater, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John C. Hinderaker to nine years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Lorenzo-Molina previously pleaded guilty to Importation of Methamphetamine.


Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of U.S.-Colombian Relations

News Release: This year, the United States and Colombia celebrate the 200th anniversary of U.S.-Colombian relations.


Senior Advisor for Energy Security Amos Hochstein’s Travel to Lebanon

Release: Senior Advisor Amos Hochstein will travel to Lebanon June 13-14 to discuss sustainable solutions to Lebanon’s energy crisis. During his visit, Mr. Hochstein will underscore the Biden Administration’s hope that Lebanon and Israel can reach a decision on the delimitation of the maritime boundary. The Administration...