News from November 2022
Genalo: 'Emotional damage inflicted by sexual perpetrators on their victims can last a lifetime'
By Homeland Newswire Report | Nov 30, 2022
Deportation officers working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations New York Field Office apprehended 12 unlawfully present noncitizens convicted of sex offenses Oct. 22-Nov. 4 during a nationwide enforcement campaign.
Mayorkas: 'Our homeland continues to face a heightened threat environment'
By Homeland Newswire Report | Nov 30, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment in the country.
EPA aims to reduce lead exposure with free Lead-Safe Renovation Training for Pueblo, Colorado-area contractors on December 5
By EPA Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: Pueblo, Colo. – As part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness about childhood lead exposure and protect communities in Pueblo, Colorado, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Pueblo-area contractors to attend a free lead-safe work practices training and certification course ...
Commerce Department discusses Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 219-Yuma, Arizona, Notification of Proposed Production Activity Barco Stamping Co. Inc. (Stamped Metal Products), Yuma, Arizona on Nov. 29
By Commerce Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting
By State Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
Release: SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG: So Secretary Blinken, Antony, welcome to the NATO foreign minister meeting here in Bucharest. It’s always a pleasure to meet with you. And thank you so much for your personal commitment - support for NATO, to our transatlantic bond.
New De-icing Pads Will Keep Packages Moving at Key Cargo Airport This Holiday Season
By US DOT Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: FAA strengthens supply chain by providing $174M to $330M project that can de-ice 12 wide-body aircraft simultaneously
Aguilar Pleads Guilty in Guillen Case
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: WACO, Texas - A Killeen woman pleaded guilty today to charges in connection with the disappearance of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen.
On the Elections in Equatorial Guinea
By State Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: The United States commends the people of Equatorial Guinea who exercised their right to vote on November 20. We note, however, that international election observers, civil society groups, and opposition parties have made credible allegations of significant election-related irregularities, including documented ...
North Pacific Seafoods penalized $345,000 for Clean Air Act violations
By EPA Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: (Seattle – Nov. 29, 2022) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that North Pacific Seafoods, Inc. of Seattle, Wash., paid a $345,000 penalty for Clean Air Act violations at two of its facilities in Naknek, Alaska. As a result of an investigation, EPA discovered North Pacific Seafoods ...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves West Virginia Disaster Declaration
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of West Virginia to supplement local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Aug. 14-15, 2022.
Kensington Drug Boss Sentenced to Almost Twenty Years in Prison for Supplying Narcotics Advertised with the Label ‘Funeral’
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Ricardo Carrion, a.k.a. “PR," 42, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 19 years and four months (or 232 months) in federal prison after being convicted at trial of multiple drug trafficking charges, including conspiracy to distribute...
Cambodia’s Arrest of Union Leader Chhim Sithar
By State Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: The United States is deeply concerned by the recent arrest of Chhim Sithar, president of a labor union in a year-long dispute with NagaWorld, after her return to Cambodia from a labor conference in Australia. Cambodian authorities have previously interfered with the exercise of workers’ rights by detaining union leaders and workers protesting the wrongful termination of NagaWorld employees.
Rodgers Statement on Passing of Congressman Donald McEachin
By EPA Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Donald McEachin (D-VA):
Newport News Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Purchase of a Firearm Used in Three Local Shootings
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A Newport News man pleaded guilty yesterday to the unlawful purchase and possession of a firearm that was used in three community shootings.
Co-conspirator Sentenced to 33 Months for Hate Crime Against a Transgender Woman
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: U.S. District Court Judge Aida Delgado Colón sentenced Anthony Steven Lobos-Ruiz to 33 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for a hate crime committed on Feb. 24, 2020, with a dangerous weapon against a transgender woman identified as A.N.L., because of her gender identity.
Holland Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Producing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney Mark Totten today announced that Jonathon Thomas Burgett, 37, of Holland, Michigan was sentenced to 30 years in the Bureau of Prisons for the sexual exploitation of a child. In imposing sentence, U.S. District Judge Jane M. Beckering noted that Burgett “engaged in conduct that will, for a lifetime, severely impact" the victim. Burgett will be on supervised release for 5 years when he gets out of prison.
Default Provisions for Hearing Proceedings Relating to the Revocation, Suspension, or Denial of a Registration; Correction discussed on Nov. 29 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
The US Justice Department published a one page rule on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Legislation to block rail strike passes House
By David Beasley | Nov 30, 2022
The bill passed 290-137 with broad bipartisan support, and now goes to the Senate, where lawmakers must act quickly to beat the Dec. 9 strike deadline.
Madison County Resident Indicted for Violating U.S. Sanctions Against Iran
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - An indictment was unsealed today charging Ray Hunt, 69, of Madison County, with federal offenses related to an illegal scheme to export U.S.-origin goods to Iran.
Cambodia’s Arrest of Union Leader Chhim Sithar
By State Newswire | Nov 30, 2022
Release: The United States is deeply concerned by the recent arrest of Chhim Sithar, president of a labor union in a year-long dispute with NagaWorld, after her return to Cambodia from a labor conference in Australia. Cambodian authorities have previously interfered with the exercise of workers’ rights by detaining union leaders and workers protesting the wrongful termination of NagaWorld employees.
