News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


Biden-Harris Administration Awards $2.8 Billion to Supercharge U.S. Manufacturing of Batteries for Electric Vehicles and Electric Grid

News Release: Workforce and Community Engagement. DOE evaluated applications on technical merits and contributions to increasing American production of advanced battery components, as well as on applicants’ commitments to deliver benefits for communities and workers. The companies submitted plans for engagement with...


USDA-FS grant application closes on Dec. 16

R9 BIL State Capacity Program for Invasive Species (Non-Federal Lands) grant opened on Oct. 24.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) and DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) are working with international and domestic partners to investigate the resource potential of gas hydrates within the Prudhoe Bay Unit (PBU)...


DOS-SVK offers new grant application process starting Oct. 24

U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS Annual Program Statement grant opened on Oct. 24.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to reaffirm the United States’ steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Secretary Blinken expressed to Foreign ...


Biden-Harris Administration Launches $250 Million Program To Strengthen Energy Security For Rural Communities

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on a new $250 million program to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of rural, municipal, and small investor-owned electric utilities. Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kenyan President William Ruto regarding Kenya’s critical role in regional peace and security in Ethiopia and across East Africa. The Secretary also previewed plans for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December.


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Keller eager to support Census Bureau through 'its next phase of modernization'

A noted professor, data expert and leader in data science is now the associate director of Research and Methodology and chief scientist for the U.S. Census Bureau.


Federal Court Shuts Down New York Area Tax Return Preparation Business


Antitrust Division Policy Director David Lawrence Delivers Keynote at Brigham Young University Law Conference “Tech Platforms in a New Age of Competition Law”


Former Kerry Inc. Manager Pleads Guilty in Connection with Insanitary Plant Conditions Linked to 2018 Salmonella Poisoning Outbreak


Justice Department Updates Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance


Former Dallas County, Alabama, Deputy Sheriff Indicted for Sexual Assault, Kidnapping and Lying to Investigators



Justice Department Files Multiple Lawsuits to Stop the Illegal Sale of Unauthorized Vaping Products


Carter Healthcare Affiliates and Two Senior Managers to Pay $7.175 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations for False Florida Home Health Billings


Justice Department Announces New Charges, Convictions, and Sentencings in Ongoing Initiative Targeting Pandemic Relief Fraud


Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Remarks on Lafarge Guilty Plea


Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco Delivers Remarks Announcing a Guilty Plea by Lafarge on Terrorism Charges