News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


Easterly: 'We all have a role to play in building a more cyber resilient nation'

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued a directive that will direct federal civilian agencies to better account for the content of their networks.


Vilsack: Berke has 'a clear and constant vision to improve the lives of rural Americans'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced President Joe Biden appointed Andy Berke to serve as the department's administrator of the Rural Utilities Service.



Justice Department Files Race Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against Bartow County, Georgia

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against Bartow County, Georgia, alleging that the County violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it subjected former employee Carlen Loyal to a racially hostile work environment, retaliated against former employee Bobby ...


There were five press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in September.


News Release: DENVER - The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded $288,791 to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods Program in Colorado. Funding will support community efforts to address the epidemic of gun crime and serious violence in the district.


Senator Murray Encourages WA Public Servants to Seek Student Debt Relief Under PSLF Waiver, Reiterates Call to Extend October Deadline

News Release: Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), co-hosted an online workshop with the Tacoma Urban League, encouraging student borrowers working in public service to seek the debt relief they are owed through...


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Reserve System discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB on Oct. 13

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Oct. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA officers seeing too many prohibited items in carry-on bags at BWI Airport

Release: LINTHICUM, Md. -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) team at Baltimore/Washington-Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) is coming across an abundance of prohibited items that travelers are bringing to the security checkpoints, which delays passengers from getting to their gates.


News Release: PLANO, Texas - A Dallas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug violations related to a 2019 overdose in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Transportation Department discusses Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments on Oct. 13

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Oct. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Trump: Fentanyl 'is ripping our country apart'

Former President Donald Trump said the United States government must stop China from willfully allowing fentanyl to be sold to Mexican cartels who smuggle it into the U.S., ultimately leading to thousands of American overdoses.


News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, House Republican Whip and Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Ranking Member Steve Scalise (R-La.), House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), and House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) are pressing Dr. Anthony...


Statement of U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery on the Line of Duty Deaths of Bristol Police Sergeant Dustin Demonte and Officer Alex Hamzy, and the wounding of Officer Alec Iurato

News Release: “This devastating news is another tragic reminder of the potential danger that law enforcement officers face every day in their service to our communities. I am praying for these officers and their families and loved ones, and every member of the Bristol Police Department and the Bristol community will remain in my thoughts. Our office and our federal agency partners will support the Bristol Police and Connecticut State Police in any way we can.".


The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Draft pathway analysis Assessing pathways of introduction for potato wart (Synchytrium endobioticum) from Canada into the United States is available for public comments

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) developed a pathway assessment to evaluate the potential introduction of potato wart (causal agent Synchytrium endobioticum) from Canada into the United States. Synchytrium endobioticum is regulated by APHIS as a ...


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Employee of Beaver County Health Care Facility Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime Charges Related to Assaults Against Disabled Residents

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to federal hate crime charges, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Oct. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.