News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to reestablish federal water quality standards for the State of Washington. The agency’s final rule follows the science to help protect the health of Washingtonians and Tribal members who eat fish and shellfish caught in the state.


Buttigieg: '$17.3M grant will rehabilitate the bridge, strengthening supply chains' through Kentucky

The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding more than $17 million to rehabilitate the Rockport railroad bridge in the Green River Area Development District.


Blinken: U.S. 'is committed to the peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken facilitated a Nov. 7 meeting between Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov to build on discussion from their meetings during the UN General Assembly in New York.


DOS-LBN offers new grant application process starting Nov. 16

U.S. Embassy Beirut Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2023 NOFO grant opened on Nov. 16.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Crafton Felon Charged with Drug and Gun Law Offenses

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Crafton, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Assistant Secretary Medina’s Remarks at “Our Climate Future is Female: A Progress Report on Implementing U.S. Efforts to Advance Women and Girls’ Climate Action”  

Release: Opening Remarks. I’m thrilled to be back at the U.S. Center event celebrating Gender Day here at COP27. Bold action is needed to combat the climate crisis. We are already seeing its impacts, especially on vulnerable communities, but we are also seeing the growth of entrepreneurial and innovative solutions...


Korean National Sentenced to Seven Years and Nine Months in Prison for 'Bust Out' Bank Fraud Scheme in Sacramento Area and Elsewhere

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Kyung Min Kong, 55, a citizen and national of South Korea, was sentenced today to seven years and nine months in prison for bank fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Commerce Department discusses Endangered Species; File No. 22671 on Nov. 15

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Trip to Mozambique 

Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Maputo, Mozambique, November 16-18 to meet with government officials, civil society leaders, university students, members of the business community, and international organization representatives.  Mozambique is a partner...


News Release: BOSTON - A previously convicted felon was indicted by a federal grand jury in Worcester today for allegedly manufacturing and selling firearms - including ghost guns - and unlawfully possessing ammunition.


San Diego Resident Sentenced to 15 Years for His Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

News Release: Assistant U. S. Attorney Sean Van Demark (619) 546-7657.


Accelerating Adaptation Action in Africa

Release: The Governments of the United States of America and Egypt co-hosted an event in conjunction with President Biden’s visit to COP27. COP27 President Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry presided over the event, which focused on the two governments’ efforts to accelerate...


Meeks, Bera Issue Statement on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ami Bera, Chair of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, issued the following statement regarding the meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Bali, Indonesia today...


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Nov. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, held a bipartisan hearing to examine the many benefits of cannabis decriminalization at the federal level.


Adam Tindall-Schlicht Announced as New Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Administrator

News Release: WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the White House announced Adam Tindall-Schlicht as the eleventh Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS). The GLS is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the U.S. portion of the St. Lawrence Seaway between Montréal and Lake Erie.


Energy Department discusses Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee on Nov. 15

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Nov. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


West Bank Violence

Release: The United States is deeply concerned by the increased violence in the West Bank. We convey profound condolences to the families and loved ones of the Israeli and Palestinian civilians, including children, who have been killed in the past 48 hours. We strongly condemn today’s terrorist attack, which...