News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Chair Pingree Statement at Full Committee Markup of Fiscal Year 2023 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

News Release: This is a difficult bill, and I’d like to recognize Chairman Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro, and the staff for their commitment. In addition, I thank Chairman Rogers for holding this markup.


Transportation Department discusses Commercial Driver's License (CDL): New Prime, Inc. (Prime); Application for Exemption Renewal on June 28

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former IRS Employee in Fresno Indicted for Selling Morphine

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Margarita Aispuro-Camacho, 46, of Fresno, was arrested today after a federal grand jury indicted her for illegally selling morphine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


House Approves Supreme Court Security Bill, Sending It to Biden

House Approves Supreme Court Security Bill, Sending It to Biden


News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Yesenia Rodriguez, 25, of Charlotte, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer today and pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining over $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


Welcome Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at Day Two of the SelectUSA Investment Summit

Release: Good morning and welcome to day two of the 2022 SelectUSA Investment Summit. I’m Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves.


Fire Restrictions Lifted at Petrified Forest National Park  

News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ-National Park Service Superintendent Jeannine McElveen has announced the recension of Stage II Fire Restrictions in Petrified Forest National Park effective immediately. Recent monsoonal rains have reduced the fire danger within the park.


Jim Jordan: Joe Biden ‘Excited’ About ‘Going After Parents’ with ‘Domestic Terrorism’ Letter, ‘All About Intimidation’

Jim Jordan: Joe Biden ‘Excited’ About ‘Going After Parents’ with ‘Domestic Terrorism’ Letter, ‘All About Intimidation’


Durbin Urges Colleagues to Support Nominee to Lead AT

Durbin Urges Colleagues to Support Nominee to Lead AT


Release: (left to right) Thunder Valley Executive Director Tatewin Means, FNS Mountain Plains Regional Administrator Cheryl Kennedy, FNS Administrator Cindy Long and Thunder Valley Deputy Director Lynn Cuny display fresh eggs from the Thunder Valley chicken coop.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Hickory Man Is Sentenced To Nearly 20 Years In Prison On Drug And Gun Charges

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Today, U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell sentenced Koby Dale Tevepaugh, 32, of Hickory, N.C., to 235 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for drug trafficking and firearm offenses, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


Justice Department’s Criminal Division Creates New England Prescription Opioid Strike Force to Focus on Illegal Opioid Prescriptions

News Release: WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division today announced the formation of the New England Prescription Opioid (NEPO) Strike Force, a joint law enforcement effort that brings together the resources and expertise of the Health...


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JONATHAN JOHNSON, age 32, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk to one-hundred fifty (150) months’ imprisonment, eight (8) years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee after pleading guilty to a one-count...


Assistant Secretary Robinson’s Travel to Pakistan

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson will travel to Pakistan from June 29 – July 2 to discuss international law enforcement and counternarcotics initiatives.


Condolences for Port of Aqaba Gas Leak in Jordan

News Release: The United States extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims impacted by yesterday’s chlorine gas leak at the Port of Aqaba. We stand with the Jordanian people in this moment of loss, and stand ready to assist our Jordanian partners as they respond to this tragedy.


Kerry: Strong step for Romania to deploy 'innovative, safe and zero-emissions nuclear energy'

President Joe Biden laid out his administration’s efforts to execute the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment aimed at narrowing infrastructure gaps around the world at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Schloss Elmau.


Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Child Pornography

News Release: United States Attorney Alison Ramsdell announced that a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of Child Pornography was sentenced on June 27, 2022, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.


WVU students focus on dangers of Fentanyl

News Release: MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA - A group of West Virginia University students has created a plan to educate their peers about fentanyl and protect them from the dangers of the deadly synthetic drug.


“LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022” published by the Congressional Record  on June 24

“LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H5891-H5892 on June 24