News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Bipartisan Oversight Committee Leaders Applaud Award of Funds to Modernize Access to Veterans’ Records

Bipartisan Oversight Committee Leaders Applaud Award of Funds to Modernize Access to Veterans’ Records



Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper

With us now is U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Thanks so much for being with us.


Joint Statement on Safer Oil Tanker Threats in the Red Sea

Representatives of the Governments of the United States and the Netherlands have partnered to support the UN efforts to address and avert the economic, environmental, and humanitarian threats posed by the Safer oil tanker in the Red Sea region.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to follow up on their May 15 meeting in Berlin.


Guyana National Day

On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Guyana on your 56th anniversary of independence.


Biden Administration Measures to Support the Cuban People

Today, the United States is taking a series of measures to increase support for the Cuban people in line with our national security interests.


Chair’s Statement: Roadmap for Global Food Security–Call to Action

Chair’s Statement: Roadmap for Global Food Security–Call to Action


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Zambian Foreign Minister Kakubo

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman met today in Washington with a Zambian government delegation that included Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo, Secretary of the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa, and interim National Security Advisor Lawrence Mwananyanda.


U.S. Relations With Taiwan

U.S.-Taiwan RelationshipAs a leading democracy and a technological powerhouse, Taiwan is a key U.S.


Secretary Blinken’s Calls with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held separate calls yesterday with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa following the DPRK’s ballistic missile launches.


McMorris Rodgers, Wicker Raise Concern Over Secretary Raimondo’s Statement on BEAD Program

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and U.S.


Leader Rodgers Calls for Hydropower to Be Properly Utilized

Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing on hydropower.


Bipartisan E&C Leaders Write to President Biden in Support of Doreen Bogdan-Martin’s Nomination to the ITU

Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Bob Latta (R-OH), and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) wrote to President Biden today in support of Doreen Bogdan-Martin’s nomination to be Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) of the United Nations (UN).


Chair Abigail Spanberger Opening Statement at Hearing "Supporting Careers in Conservation: Workforce Training, Education, and Job Opportunities"

Good afternoon, I would like to welcome you to today’s hearing focused on how this Committee and USDA can work with partners to better build and support a pipeline for careers in the conservation space, including at NRCS. I’m looking forward to hearing from our witnesses about the work they are doing, the needs they see, and the opportunities we have to encourage careers in the conservation workforce.


Wicker Raises Concern Over Chair Khan’s Leadership After Recent FTC Staff Survey

Wicker Raises Concern Over Chair Khan’s Leadership After Recent FTC Staff Survey


Families Had a Double Dose of Bad Inflation News Last Week

American families got a double dose of bad inflation news last week, with inflation averaging near 10 percent over the last three months and small businesses increasing prices for the fifth month in a row


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Pakistani Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, everyone.PARTICIPANT:  Good morning, sir.SECRETARY BLINKEN:  It’s good to see you all.


20th Anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Restoration of Independence

On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to extend congratulations on the 20th anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Restoration of Independence.


Senate Confirms Cliff to Lead Highway Safety Traffic Administration as Traffic Fatalities Hit 16-Year High

Senate Confirms Cliff to Lead Highway Safety Traffic Administration as Traffic Fatalities Hit 16-Year High