News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that SHAMEIK CAMARA, 32, of Hartford, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Sarah A. L. Merriam in Bridgeport to offenses stemming from the theft of numerous firearms from a South Windsor warehouse last year.


USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for New Mexico Disaster Areas

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 13, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that low-income New Mexico residents in five counties (Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel and Valencia) recovering from the wildfires that started on April 6, 2022, could be eligible for support from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).


There was activity on one bill related to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on June 13.


Peregrine falcon chicks successfully fledge for the second consecutive year at Harpers Ferry after a nearly 70-year absence

Peregrine falcon chicks successfully fledge for the second consecutive year at Harpers Ferry after a nearly 70-year absence


Blue Ridge Parkway announces closure and detour information for Laurel Fork Bridge project in Ashe County, North Carolina

Blue Ridge Parkway announces closure and detour information for Laurel Fork Bridge project in Ashe County, North Carolina



Release: QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, thank you very much for joining us. Let’s start with Ukraine. We know from what the Ukrainians themselves are saying, what the reporting is, that they are now being massively outgunned by the Russians. They say their weapons are not being replaced quickly enough or adequately; they don’t have close to the amount of weapons and ammunition they need. The tide has turned in Russia’s favor?


What did U.S. Department of Agriculture publish in May?

There were 18 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in May.


Secretary Haaland designates nine new national recreation trails 

Secretary Haaland designates nine new national recreation trails 


Brady: With Inflation Accelerating, Inflationary Build Back Better Should Be Dead in Senate

News Release: Brady: With Inflation Accelerating, Inflationary Build Back Better Should Be Dead in Senate.



Public press releases: Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate publishes 45 in May

There were 45 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate in May.


Hiker Fatality near Three-Mile Resthouse along Bright Angel Trail

Hiker Fatality near Three-Mile Resthouse along Bright Angel Trail


There was activity on three bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on June 13.



Heather Boyd Selected as Superintendent of Grand Portage National Monument

Heather Boyd Selected as Superintendent of Grand Portage National Monument



EM Responding to Challenges, Positioning for New Era, Mullis Says at Conference

News Release: LAS VEGAS - EM has emerged from a challenging period with achievements under its belt and now is positioned for a new era of sustained progress in environmental cleanup, a program leader told a stakeholder and industry audience last week.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone, and to Foreign Minister Park - Jin - to you, to your entire delegation from the Republic of Korea, welcome to the State Department. And I must say, it’s also wonderful to see my friend the ambassador newly arrived in Washington here with us as well.


Mesa Verde National Park Fire Restriction Order

News Release: Pursuant to regulations of the Department of Interior, Title 54 USC section 100101 (a) and 36 Code of Federal Regulations, subsections 1.5 Closure and public use limits (a) (1), 2.13 Fires (a) (5) (c), 2.21 Smoking (a), and 2.38 Explosives (b) (c), the following acts are prohibited on the area, roads, and trails described below until rescinded by the Superintendent of Mesa Verde National Park.