News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022



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.


Release: The constitution establishes the separation of religion and state and the responsibility of the state to respect and protect legally recognized religious groups. It states that all citizens are equal under the law, with the same rights and obligations irrespective of their religion, and it recognizes...


Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Program; Request for Information discussed on June 9 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justice Department Announces Investigation of the Louisiana State Police

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that is has opened a pattern or practice investigation into the Louisiana State Police (LSP). This civil investigation will assess whether LSP uses excessive force and whether it engages in racially discriminatory policing. The investigation will include a comprehensive ...


“Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D613-D614 on June 6


Bureau of Land Management Proposes Additional Land Withdrawal at Zortman-Landusky Mine Reclamation Site

Bureau of Land Management Proposes Additional Land Withdrawal at Zortman-Landusky Mine Reclamation Site


BLM Wyoming volunteer receives national Lifetime Achievement Award

BLM Wyoming volunteer receives national Lifetime Achievement Award


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: The constitution establishes the country as a secular state. It also provides for freedom of religion and equal protection under the law regardless of religion and prohibits religious intolerance and “fundamentalism," which is not defined in law. Religious groups are required to register officially...


Fire Restrictions set to increase in the Eastern Sierra

Fire Restrictions set to increase in the Eastern Sierra



Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Checotah, Okla.

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Checotah, Okla.


US Department of Labor recovers $161K in back wages, damages for 19 Georgia auto shop workers after finding minimum wage, overtime violations

News Release: CANTON, GA - A Canton tire retailer and auto shop shortchanged 19 workers by withholding first paychecks and paying overtime at rates lower than required, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation has determined.


Agriculture Department discusses Assessing Fees for Excess and Unauthorized Grazing on June 9

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page rule on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM to host public tour of Sutherland wild horse corrals

BLM to host public tour of Sutherland wild horse corrals


Oversight Committee Invites Roger Goodell, Daniel Snyder to Testify at Hearing on Washington Commanders’ Hostile Workplace Culture

Oversight Committee Invites Roger Goodell, Daniel Snyder to Testify at Hearing on Washington Commanders’ Hostile Workplace Culture


Biden admin nominates Nathaniel Fick as Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Nathaniel Fick as Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy.


Multi agency effort shuts down stash house in Laredo

Multi agency effort shuts down stash house in Laredo


Laredo Field Office Encourages Online Travel Permits, Consulting Border Wait Times as Summer Travel Begins

Laredo Field Office Encourages Online Travel Permits, Consulting Border Wait Times as Summer Travel Begins