News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022



Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes on June 9

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - Kameron Patricia Reid pleaded guilty today in federal court to two counts of distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a Santa Rita Jail inmate, announced United States Attorney Stephane M. Hinds, FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean Ragan, and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Wade R. Shannon.


Marcia S.  Bernicat

News Release: Marcia Bernicat, a career member of the Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, is currently the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Global Talent.


News Release: United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that ELVIN WAYNE MCCLAIN, 30, of Arapahoe, Wyoming, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm at a change of plea hearing on June 1, 2022, before Federal District Court Judge Nancy D. Freuedenthal. Sentencing has been set for Aug. 22, 2022.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDOJ-OJP-BJS grant application closes on June 17

FY 2022 National Pretrial Reporting Program grant opened on June 10.


Honduran National and MS-13 Member Sentenced To Federal Prison

News Release: NASHVILLE - Franklin Pineda-Caceras, aka “Bomba," 22, of Honduras, was sentenced yesterday to 90 months in federal prison for drug distribution and firearms crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee.


Feature Article: Unmanned Vehicles Could Lead in Dangerous Rescue Situations

News Release: First responders frequently encounter situations where an incident scene could be either potentially toxic, like an industrial accident, or physically dangerous, like a collapsed building or crumbling hillside. In these instances, the job still needs to get done, despite any personal risk-because lives...


There was activity on 10 bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on June 9.


News Release: Fredericksburg, VA - Discover the stories of soldiers, civilians and enslaved freedom seekers who experienced four major battles and helped determine the fate of the nation during the Civil War. Explore Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park this summer and connect with the people and places that shaped some of the most contested and iconic battlefield landscapes in our history.


Healthy Summer Vacation Tips

News Release: Summer is the perfect time to go on a relaxing vacation or hit the road for an adventure. As the weather heats up, and you embark on a trip, you want to feel prepared, healthy, and well. Whether you are hopping on a flight or car camping, here are some travel tips to help you manage your health to feel your best while away from home.


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Uganda

Release: The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and stipulates there shall be no state religion. It provides for freedom of belief, the right to practice and promote any religion, and the right to belong to and participate in the practices of any religious organization in a manner consistent with...


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - From star-spangled banners to five-star generals, Philadelphia’s historic district celebrates the shared birthday of two of our country’s greatest institutions-the American flag and the U.S. Army on June 14, 2022. Events across Old City Philadelphia include a moving naturalization ceremony...


US Department of Labor finds Miami electrical subcontractor underpaid eight workers $37K in pay, benefits

News Release: MIAMI - A Miami electrical and engineer contractor shortchanged eight workers by denying them a portion of their wages and benefits while they worked on a federally funded project at the Everglades National Park Flamingo Visitor Center in Homestead, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found.


Four Former Prison Officials Sentenced for Smuggling Contraband to Federal Inmates

News Release: Four former prison officials have been sentenced to prison for smuggling drugs and other contraband into Leavenworth Detention Center (Leavenworth), a privately run, maximum-security federal prison in Kansas.


McDonald: OSHA 'partnership with the Associated General Contractors of Missouri helps prevent worker injuries and fatalities'

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Associated General Contractors of Missouri renewed their 25-year partnership.


News Release: United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that HAROLD MORGAN JR., age 27, of Fort Washakie, Wyoming, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and resulting in serious bodily injury. Morgan appeared for an arraignment hearing on May 31, 2022, before Chief Federal District Court Magistrate...


Tales of the Great Flood

News Release: Tales of the Great Flood ranger talks will take place in the Visitor Center Theater or outside at the Lake View House, following showings of the park film, “Black Friday." These talks will be approximately 15-minutes in length.


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Seychelles

Release: The constitution prohibits discrimination on any grounds and forbids any laws establishing any religion or imposing any religious observance. It provides for freedom of religion, including the right of individuals to change, manifest, and propagate their religion. Because of COVID-19 restrictions that...