News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


One Year Later: Biden-Harris Administration, FEMA Highlight Progress Made Through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for More Resilient Nation

News Release: WASHINGTON -- In the year since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was signed by President Biden, FEMA has announced significant grant money and several program initiatives and taken numerous bold actions to implement them across the agency to enhance the nation’s resiliency.


Official Release of EMFAC2021 Motor Vehicle Emission Factor Model for Use in the State of California discussed on Nov. 15 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page notice on Nov. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Imposing Sanctions on Entities and Individuals in Response to Iran’s Transfer of Military UAVs to Russia

Release: Today we are imposing sanctions in response to Iran’s support of Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine, including Tehran’s transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia, which are being used by Moscow to strike civilian infrastructure and cities.


Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies discussed on Nov. 15 by Federal Reserve System

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


Watson Associates; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application discussed on Nov. 15 by Energy Department

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


Atlantic County Felon Admits Distributing Drugs and Possessing Firearm

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in drug distribution and possession of a firearm as a felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Athens Man Who Fired at Repo Workers and Fled Arrest Sentenced to Maximum Prison Term

News Release: ATHENS, Ga. - An Athens resident with a violent criminal history who shot at two people attempting to repossess a vehicle and then led police on a high-speed chase was sentenced to the maximum prison term allowed under federal guidelines for illegally possessing a firearm.


U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit to Co-Sponsor United Against Hate Event in North Idaho

News Release: COEUR D’ALENE - U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit along with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, DOJ Community Relations Service, and the FBI are convening a United Against Hate meeting on November 17 at the Coeur d’Alene Casino in Worley, Idaho. The event is free and is open to the public. The registration link can be found here: eventbrite.com/e/united-against-hate-tickets-451742934277.


Stearns County Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years for Leading a Meth Trafficking Conspiracy While Incarcerated

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Stearns County man was sentenced to 262 months followed by five years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine while incarcerated, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Notice published on Nov. 15 by Justice Department

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


Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Today a Forestville, Maryland, man pleaded guilty to conspiring to engage in dogfighting.


Assistant Secretary Medina’s Remarks for COP 27 Session “STRONG MEDICINE:  U.S. Progress in Enhancing Health System Sustainability and Resilience at Home and Abroad,”

Release: (As prepared). Thank you, Elizabeth, and hello everyone. As we enter the third year of COVID-19’s emergence, we have seen the toll this pandemic has taken on the global economy and on people’s livelihoods. At the same time, we see with increasingly frequent a variety of life-threatening extreme weather...



Finance Democrats Call for More Consumer Protections in Medicare Advantage

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Special Committee on Aging Chair Bob Casey, D-Pa., led 11 Democratic members of the Finance Committee in a call for the Biden administration to implement additional consumer protections in Medicare Advantage (MA), following an increase in reports of deceptive marketing practices aimed at seniors in the program.


Man from Pueblo of Jemez sentenced to three years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Edward Ray Loretto was sentenced on Nov. 14 to three years and one month in prison for sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country. Loretto, 41, of Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Jemez, pleaded guilty on Aug. 12.


Agency Information Collection Activities; Measurement of Oil discussed on Nov. 15 by Interior Department

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


Assistant Secretary Medina’s Remarks for U.S. Center Panel “Fragility, Conflict, and Climate Change: A New Strategy to Build Sustained Peace” 

Release: Panel Questions. What information gaps do we face in our climate and fragility response, policy, and programming in Africa?. We face a big information gap on the African continent, and we also face a big adaptation investment gap. Too often, the vulnerable communities being most impacted by climate...


Gloster Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine

News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Gloster, Mississippi man was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge David Bramlette, III, to 70 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.



BJS Releases Law Enforcement Agencies that Employ School Resource Officers, 2019

News Release: The Bureau of Justice Statistics, a division of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, today released Law Enforcement Agencies that Employ School Resource Officers, 2019.