News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Release: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jerusalem. MODERATOR: We’ll start with statements, first by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, followed by Secretary of State. FOREIGN MINISTER LAPID: Thank you. Good morning. I’m happy to welcome my good friend, Secretary of State Tony Blinken, to Jerusalem. Later today the two...


Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin’s Meeting with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Kuleba and Defense Minister Reznikov

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov in Warsaw, Poland, on the margins of President Biden’s trip to Europe. ...


The United States-Israel Relationship

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Israel on March 26th-28th, where he will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid, Defense Minister Benny Gantz, and President Isaac Herzog. The Secretary will underscore the unwavering ...


News Release: Following is a joint statement on Armed Forces Day in Myanmar issued by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Republic of Korea, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.


Release: Israel Presidency. PRESIDENT HERZOG: So shalom, welcome, Secretary of State Antony, Tony, Blinken, a good friend, a long-time friend, and a great friend of the State of Israel. Your visit means a lot to us, and we welcome you whole-heartedly here in Jerusalem. And we congratulate you for joining this ...


Blinken: $100 million for Ukrainian law enforcement who play 'key role in rescuing victims'

The United States reportedly intends to provide an additional $100 million in civilian security assistance to enhance the capacity of the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs.


Public press releases: U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes seven in November 2021

There were seven press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in November 2021.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Roundtable with Palestinian Civil Society 

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Welcome, everyone. It’s very good to be here with you at the America House, and I’m really grateful for this opportunity to get a chance to hear from you as leaders of civil society here in Jerusalem. Civil society is a critical pillar of any democracy, and as leaders, as advocates for the Palestinian community in Jerusalem, you’re playing an incredibly important role. I know it’s also one that faces unique and, indeed, painful challenges.


Castillo: Grant helps Pikeville 'as the local economy transitions from the coal industry'

A $2.36 million grant to a Kentucky medical center will fund new equipment to meet patient demand, the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration announced March 18.


Sestito: 'Tragedy highlights dangers of not ensuring lockout/tagout procedures are implemented'

A Smithfield, Rhode Island company could have prevented a worker from suffering fatal head injuries during cement truck repairs on Oct. 21, 2021, an Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation found.


President Biden, Vice President Harris, FEMA Announce Flood Mitigation Initiative to Aid Four States Impacted by Hurricane Ida

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today a new federal grant initiative that will help four states affected by Hurricane Ida, one of the most intense storms to hit the United States in recent years, become more resilient to flooding.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas After Their Meeting 

Release: PRESIDENT ABBAS: (Via interpreter) In the name of God, the merciful, it gives me great pleasure to welcome U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in his visit to Palestine. This was an opportunity for me to inform him of the recent developments here. We also extended the thanks of the - to the administration for the support it provides to the Palestinian people, especially the UNRWA.


Thomas Divide Complex Fire Efforts Continue

News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters and multiple agencies continued firefighting efforts to extinguish the Thomas Divide Complex Fire east of Bryson City, North Carolina. The complex is comprised of two wildfires including the Stone Pile Fire and the Cooper Creek Fire. Ignition of both fires...


News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Manderson, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for one count of Sexual Abuse and two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Under Secretary Zeya’s Visit to Tunisia

News Release: Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya visited Tunisia on March 23-27, where she underscored the importance of strengthening democracy in Tunisia and implementing an inclusive political and economic reform process, in coordination with political parties, unions, and civil society.


Oglala Man Indicted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that an Oglala, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.


October 2021: U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes five press releases

There were five press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in October 2021.


E&C Announces Hearing on Upgrading America’s Drinking Water Infrastructure

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced today that the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m.


Release: PRESIDENT ABBAS: (Via interpreter) In the name of God, the merciful, it gives me great pleasure to welcome U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in his visit to Palestine. This was an opportunity for me to inform him of the recent developments here. We also extended the thanks of the - to the administration for the support it provides to the Palestinian people, especially the UNRWA.