News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


US Department of Labor recovers $624K in back wages for 92 Charleston restaurant workers after finding minimum wage, overtime pay violations

US Department of Labor recovers $624K in back wages for 92 Charleston restaurant workers after finding minimum wage, overtime pay violations


Florida pediatric special needs caregiver to pay $303K in back wages to 160 workers after US Department of Labor investigation finds overtime violations

Florida pediatric special needs caregiver to pay $303K in back wages to 160 workers after US Department of Labor investigation finds overtime violations




Biden admin nominates Calvin Smyre as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

Biden admin nominates Calvin Smyre as U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.


McCaul, Green, Meeks, Sires, Levin Condemn Threats Against Haitian Civil Society

Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory W.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department discusses Filing of Plats of Survey, Wyoming and Nebraska on May 16

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Statement from USTR Spokesperson Adam Hodge on AUSTR for Africa Constance Hamilton's Travel to Kenya

On Sunday, May 1, 2022, Assistant United States Trade Representative for African Affairs Constance Hamilton will lead a broad-based delegation to Kenya that will include subject-matter experts from USTR and the Departments of State, Labor, Commerce and Agriculture.



Hanford Builds New Office Building to Support Waste Cleanup Mission

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Two prime contractors for the EM Office of River Protection (ORP) are working together to provide a safe and modern office space for workers as the Hanford Site prepares for 24/7 waste-treatment operations and increased laboratory testing services.


EM’s Robertson Highlights Cleanup Progress, Strengthened Engagement to Advisory Board Chairs

News Release: PADUCAH, Ky. - Members of eight local advisory boards across the cleanup complex gathered on May 3-4 for the biannual Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB ) National Chairs meeting, where they discussed cleanup progress and accomplishments, Biden administration priorities, updates on EM ’s budget, the status of the board’s latest recommendations and other topics.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Woodland Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Drug Offenses Uncovered by Operation Silent Night, an Effort to Fight Coordinated Criminal Activity in Northern California

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Victor Magana, 28, of Woodland, was sentenced today to 11 years and three months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


DHS CWMD Securing the Cities Convenes a First-of-Kind Meeting for Senior State and Local Leaders

News Release: WASHINGTON—Last month, the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) hosted a first-of-its-kind meeting of senior state and local officials to share best practices for protecting their citizens from radiological and nuclear (R/N) threats. These officials represented the 14 local jurisdictions ...


News Release: BANGOR, Maine: A Brighton, Massachusetts woman was sentenced in federal court today for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced.


DOS-OES grant application closes on July 22

Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative for the South Caucasus grant opened on May 17.


Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Meeting with Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher.


USTR and the U.S. Department of Labor Meet with South Korean Officials to Discuss Labor Rights, Free Trade

The Office of the United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Labor met with their counterparts in the Republic of Korea on April 25, 2022 for a meeting of the Labor Affairs Council established as part of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, or KORUS.


The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.