News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


News Release: A federally licensed firearms dealer was sentenced today to four years in federal prison for selling guns to unlicensed dealers for resale, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


DOS-UKR grant application closes on July 11

Professional Development & Exchange for Ukrainian Educators of Preservice Teachers grant opened on June 10.


News Release: Hampton, Va. - Fort Monroe National Monument will institute a 6:00 p.m. closure of North Beach on Saturdays and Sundays effective Saturday, June 11. The closure will continue until further notice. This closure is necessary due to ongoing safety concerns for visitors following recent incidents, including a shooting that injured an individual, in the parking area adjacent to the beach on June 5, 2022.


Derry Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Transfer of Obscene Material to a Minor and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

News Release: CONCORD - Jason Ellis, 45, of Derry, pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.


Release: The constitution prohibits religious discrimination, stipulates individuals are free to profess and practice their religion, and does not designate a state religion. Registration is required for religious groups to have legal status. Debate among religious groups and lawmakers about how best to regulate...


News Release: BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Martin Leonel Perez Castro, also known as “Richard," was extradited this morning to the United States from Colombia to face charges in the Eastern District of New York of leading a continuing criminal enterprise and participating in an international cocaine manufacture and distribution...


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Niger

Release: The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and provides for freedom of religion and worship consistent with public order, social peace, and national unity. It provides for the separation of state and religion and prohibits religiously affiliated political parties. Faith-based organizations are...


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


US Department of Labor cites metal buildings’ manufacturer for willfully exposing employees to amputation hazards following worker’s serious injury

News Release: IMLER, PA - After a 40-year-old worker suffered the partial amputation of one finger and an injury to a second one while cleaning a machine at a metal buildings manufacturer in January 2022, federal workplace safety inspectors found the company willfully exposed the worker to amputation hazards.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There is one release scheduled to be published on June 13.


“Solar Tariffs (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record  on June 6

“Solar Tariffs (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2779-S2780 on June 6


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin, Jr., in Manila, the Philippines. Deputy Secretary Sherman conveyed gratitude for Secretary Locsin’s commitment and contributions to the alliance and ...


News Release: Faces at Least 10 Years in Prison.


Release: Affirming its commitment to the peaceful, responsible, and sustainable exploration and use of outer space, France became the 20th nation to sign the Artemis Accords at a ceremony hosted today by French Ambassador Philippe Étienne in Washington, DC. The Accords were signed by Philippe Baptiste, President...



News Release: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) and Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to take steps to enforce Medicaid’s guarantee that Americans may see the health care providers of their choice.


Fastest-Growing Cities Are Still in the West and South

Populations of cities and towns in the South and West regions of the United States still experienced the most growth from July 2020 to July 2021, with the top 15 fastest-growing cities or towns located in these regions, according to new population estimates for cities and towns, released by the U.S. Census Bureau today.


U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, April 2022

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $87.1 billion in April, down $20.6 billion from $107.7 billion in March,


NIST Prize Challenge Seeks Innovative Incident Command Dashboards for Public Safety

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is launching a new prize competition to advance incident command dashboard technologies that would allow for real-time tracking of assets, personnel and objects of interest during emergency scenarios.