News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Seeking COVID’s Kryptonite

News Release: To disinfect a surface, you can illuminate it with a blast of ultraviolet (UV) light, which is bluer than the human eye can see. But to specifically inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, which wavelengths are best? And how much radiation is enough?


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Thongphane Savanphet, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, in Vientiane. The Deputy Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ strong support for Lao sovereignty ...


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chef José Andrés, Humanitarian Aid Organizations Urge Continued Support for Ukrainian Civilians at Subcommittee Hearing

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, held a hearing to examine the humanitarian crisis resulting from Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine and the efforts of international aid organizations to deliver urgently needed assistance to support civilians affected by the conflict.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. It has been nearly three decades since the United States hosted the first Summit of Americas. As it happens, I actually worked on that inaugural summit, in a slightly different role – I was a speechwriter for President Clinton at the time.


Release: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will visit Djibouti, Mozambique, and Nigeria, June 11-17, 2022.


US Department of Labor awards more than $18M in grants to address disparities in delivery of unemployment benefits, services in 7 states

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $18 million in competitive grant funding to help workers in Maine, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin understand the application process for claiming and receiving unemployment benefits and related services.


Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis travels to France, Belgium, and Latvia June 11-19, 2022, to meet with U.S. Allies and partners on military assistance for Ukraine as well as to expand security cooperation and defense trade that enhances Transatlantic and global security.


Over a 48 Hour Period, San Diego U.S. Border Patrol Agents Seized Over $1.5 Million Worth of Narcotics

Over a 48 Hour Period, San Diego U.S. Border Patrol Agents Seized Over $1.5 Million Worth of Narcotics


In 243 days CBP Officers at O’Hare Apprehend 124 Criminals with Outstanding Warrants

In 243 days CBP Officers at O’Hare Apprehend 124 Criminals with Outstanding Warrants




Oficiales de CBP Incautan más de $550K de Cocaína en el Puente Internacional de Hidalgo

Oficiales de CBP Incautan más de $550K de Cocaína en el Puente Internacional de Hidalgo


BLM seeks nominations to the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin and Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Councils (RACs)

BLM seeks nominations to the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin and Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Councils (RACs)


White Mountains National Recreation Area rescinds temporary trail closure

White Mountains National Recreation Area rescinds temporary trail closure



Bureau of Land Management Acquires Fowl River Access Site in Alabama

Bureau of Land Management Acquires Fowl River Access Site in Alabama



EPA's Fox on Englewood WIFIA loan: 'These are the exact types of projects that EPA will be funding...across the country'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed a $38 million WIFIA loan to modernize water infrastructure in Englewood, Colo.


USDA Deputy Undersecretary is 'committed to providing our WIC families with nutritious foods'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a nationwide waiver for infant formula, according to the USDA's website