News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the Senate has passed their bipartisan Repeal of Obsolete DHS Contracting Requirements Act to repeal a section of the Post-Katrina...

Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act discussed on June 9 by Justice Department

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

USDA Asks for Help Protecting Citrus in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

By USDA Newswire | Jun 10, 2022

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) needs your help safeguarding Texas citrus from invasive citrus pests and diseases currently threatening livelihoods and agricultural production in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. APHIS employees in Cameron, ...

TSA intercepts four guns in four days at Chicago airports

Release: CHICAGO Transportation Security Administration officers at Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) stopped four handguns from making their way onto flights in separate incidents this week.

Commerce Department set to publish a new notice on June 13

By Commerce Newswire | Jun 10, 2022

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

Security Zone; Parker Canyon, Pacific Palisades, CA discussed on June 9 by Homeland Security Department

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

Westlake Chemical Corporation Subsidiaries Agree to Reduce Harmful Air Pollution at Three U.S. Chemical Facilities

News Release: Five subsidiaries of Westlake Chemical Corporation - Westlake Chemical OpCo LP, Westlake Petrochemicals LLC, Westlake Polymers LLC, Westlake Styrene LLC, and Westlake Vinyls Inc. - have agreed to make upgrades and perform compliance measures estimated to cost $110 million to resolve allegations that ...

Humanitarian Assistance to Communities in Northern Ethiopia

Release: The United States welcomes the progress in securing more regular access for humanitarian assistance to communities in need in the Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions of Ethiopia. In the past seven days, more than 1,100 trucks have reached Tigray to deliver life-saving food, malnutrition treatment and health...

Federal Indictment Returned in Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

News Release: Paducah, KY - A federal grand jury in Paducah, Kentucky returned an indictment this week charging Caryon Johnson, of Paducah, and Treon McElrath, of Clinton, Kentucky and Union City, Tennessee with engaging in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.

2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Rwanda

Release: The constitution and other laws prohibit religious discrimination and provide for freedom of religion and worship. The law requires religious groups and faith-based organizations (FBOs) to obtain legal status before beginning operations. It requires new organizations to secure land and facilities adequate...

Steward Health Care System Agrees to Pay $4.7 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations

News Release: System’s hospital paid physicians and physician practices for services not performed.

What releases are upcoming from the Land Management Bureau on June 13

By Interior Newswire | Jun 10, 2022

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

New notice from Drug Enforcement Administration to be published on June 13

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

Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on June 9

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

Assistant Secretary Phee’s Travel to Sudan

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to Sudan from June 5-9. Assistant Secretary Phee’s visit is in support of the Sudanese-led process to resolve the crisis following the October 2021 military takeover. The process is facilitated by the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), African Union (AU), and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

Las Vegas Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft and Money Laundering Crimes

News Release: A Nevada man pleaded guilty yesterday to aggravated identity theft, wire fraud and money laundering. On March 28, he pleaded guilty to a separate indictment charging him with filing false tax returns with the IRS on behalf of clients, aggravated identity theft, wire fraud and impersonating an FBI agent.

Former Teacher and Coach Sentenced to 114 Months in Project Safe Childhood Case

News Release: ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 114 months in jail, 15 years of supervised release and $3,000 in restitution on his conviction of violating federal child sexual exploitation laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.

DOS-PA offers new grant application process starting June 10

Countering Threats to Freedom of Expression in Academia grant opened on June 10.

June 9: bills handled by Judiciary Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Judiciary Committee on June 9.

Former Inmate Admits Distributing Fentanyl At Santa Rita Jail That Killed Fellow Inmate