News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News Release: Today, the United States and the Republic of Korea convened a symposium in Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK) to discuss steps partner governments and private sector stakeholders can take to defend against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) malicious cyber operations that steal funds from cryptocurrency exchanges and other virtual asset service providers to support its unlawful weapons of mass destruction programs.

Rear Admiral Joanna Nunan Announced as14th Superintendent of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Maritime Administration today announced the historic appointment of Rear Admiral Joanna M. Nunan (U.S. Coast Guard, Ret.) as the next superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).

Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings on Nov. 17

By DOE Newswire | Nov 18, 2022

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Mission Man Indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person

News Release: PIERRE - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.

Genset Failure, Loss of Steering Led to Grounding of Towing Vessel

An electrical generator set (genset) failure and subsequent loss of steering led to the grounding of a towing vessel near Greenville, Mississippi, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.

Justice Department Launches Investigation of Oklahoma’s Mental Health Service System and Oklahoma City’s and Oklahoma Police Department’s Response to Mental Health Crises

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has opened an investigation into the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD).

EPA Awards $750,000 for Research Grants to Texas A&M University

By EPA Newswire | Nov 18, 2022

News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (November 17th, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $750,000 in research grant funding to go towards the Texas A&M university to develop and evaluate innovative methods and approaches to inform our understanding of the human health risks that may result from exposure to chemical mixtures in the environment.

President Biden Selects 2022 Presidential Rank Awards Winners

The National Transportation Safety Board’s Dolline Pryer Hatchett among the list of winners for the premier federal government awards that honor the service of career senior leaders in government.

NTSB Determines Cause of Collision between Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carrier and Tug

A state licensed pilot from the Sabine Pilots took navigational control of the Gas Ares as it was heading to a loading dock on the Neches River.

Ipswich Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offenses

News Release: BOSTON - An Ipswich man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to distributing and possessing child pornography.

U.S. Chile Joint Statement on High-Level Dialogue

Release: Chilean Minister of Foreign Relations (acting) Ximena Fuentes and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols co-chaired the High-Level Bilateral Political Consultative Mechanism on November 17 in Santiago, Chile. The High-Level Dialogue included senior U.S. representatives...

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai At a Joint Press Availability

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening. It’s a great pleasure to be back in Bangkok. I lasted visited in August, and I know that Vice President Harris is very much looking forward to arriving and representing the United States over the coming days.

McLaughlin Man Charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

News Release: PIERRE - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a McLaughlin, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

Southern Oregon Woman Indicted for Using Deceased Spouse's Identity to Obtain Federal Student Aid

News Release: MEDFORD, Ore.-A Southern Oregon woman is facing federal charges alleging she used her deceased spouse’s identity to fraudulently obtain more than $36,000 in federal student aid.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $13.1 Million in Grant Awards to Help Communities Plan for Transit-Oriented Development

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced 19 awards totaling approximately $13.1 million from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help boost local economies, fight climate change, and provide more transportation options through development near new or expanded transit project corridors.

Stockton Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Jeremy David Dosier, 26, of Stockton, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

U.S. – Ecuador Air Transport Agreement of November 16, 2022

Release: AIR TRANSPORT AGREEMENT. BETWEEN. THE GOVERNMENT OF. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. AND. THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF. ECUADOR. The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador (hereinafter, “the Parties");. Desiring to promote an international aviation...

FRA Publishes Northeast Corridor Project Inventory, Laying Out Priorities for Intercity Passenger Rail Development on the NEC