News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


Uballez: 'Every citizen must be able to vote without interference or discrimination'

As next month's General Election approaches, an assistant U.S. attorney will be leading New Mexico's part in the U.S. Department of Justice's nationwide program to get ahead of any threats and fraud.


U.S. Government Accountability Office: 'Report looks at when Commerce plans to distribute the funds'

The U.S. Government Accountability Office issued a report to bring light to the allocation of federal funds for specific community projects.


Blinken: U.S. designates Syrian military officials 'to promote accountability' in chemical attacks

The U.S. Department of State designated three Syrian military officials for their involvement in the chemical attacks on Ghouta in 2013.


Jaddou: 'USCIS is listening to the public it serves' with updates to disability exceptions form

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency recently revealed updates to its disability exceptions form.


Clark: 'Improvements position SRMC and the Department of Energy to meet milestones'

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management recently announced the liquid waste program at the Savannah River Site is streamlining operations.


Sheehan: Environmental assessment to 'prevent damage to equipment and existing mine infrastructure' at Lila Canyon Mine

Emery County Coal Resources Inc. will be working on new approaches to put out the Lila Canyon Mine underground fire near Price, Utah, to help stave off prospective energy outages that the first might cause.


McCollister: 'Tackling the climate crisis presents an important opportunity to bolster our economy'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7’s newly released Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan outlines actions for implementing the 2021 EPA Climate Adaptation Action Plan that addresses climate change plus environmental justice and equity.


News Release: On October 27 and 28 Secretary Blinken will travel to Canada to reinforce our close, enduring partnership. For more than 150 years, the United States and Canada have worked together to advance shared priorities for the benefit of the American and Canadian people. Guided by our shared democratic values ...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Blairsville Felon Sentenced for Illegally Possessing a Pistol and Ammunition

News Release: PITTSBURGH- A former resident of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced in federal court to 18 months’ imprisonment and one year of supervised release on his conviction of felony possession of a firearm and ammunition, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Michael  Heath

News Release: Michael Heath, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister Counselor, is Deputy Assistant Secretary for West Africa in the Bureau of African Affairs.


International Religious Freedom Day

News Release: The United States joins the international community in marking the 24th occasion of International Religious Freedom Day. Freedom of religion or belief is a founding principle of our nation, enshrined in our Constitution. Americans cherish the right to worship, or not worship, as they see fit. The International ...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces over $26 million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for Kentucky School Districts

News Release: RANKFURT, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2022) – On Oct. 26, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, awarding over $26 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure ...


USDA Opens Registration for the 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that registration is now open for the 99th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), USDA’s largest and premier annual event. The two-day event will be held in-person at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott on February 23-24, 2023, and all sessions will be livestreamed on a virtual platform.


Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Aaron Andrew Dement, 43, of Munroe Falls, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to attempted enticement of a minor.


Statement of Support for Exploring Cooperation in Civilian Nuclear Power, October 28, 2022

News Release: Nuclear energy provides a critical and sustainable source of energy that contributes to the important goals of both energy security and the reduction of carbon emissions. A key component in furthering those twin goals is strategic and international cooperation by the private sectors on civilian nuclear...


News Release: HOUSTON - A 58-year-old woman has been sentenced to federal prison for her role in at least 40 sham marriages, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


News Release: Assistant U. S. Attorneys Peter Ko (619) 546-7359 and Mark Conover (619) 546-6763.


United States Attorney Announces District Election Officer

News Release: MOBILE, AL - United States Attorney Sean P. Costello announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Vicki Davis will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA Davis...


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Michael P. Fish, age 27, of Albany, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for obstruction of justice.