News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program grant opened on Oct. 31.

Ocean County Felon Convicted of Drug Trafficking, Firearm Possession, and Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration Susan A. Gibson and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger announced an Ocean County, New Jersey, man was convicted on drug and weapon charges.

DOS-ISN grant application closes on Jan. 31

Supporting Partner Implementation of Russia Sanctions grant opened on Oct. 31.

Florida Woman Indicted in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Scheme

News Release: TYLER, Texas - A 37-year-old Florida woman has been indicted in a cryptocurrency money laundering scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston.

Three Fentanyl Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison

News Release: TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. District Judges Thomas Barber and Virginia Covington sentenced Marvin “MJ" Mitchell (36, St. Petersburg) to 15 years in federal prison, Christopher Hughes (44, Clearwater) to 8 years in federal prison, and Emma Leifer (26, Clearwater) to 6 years and 6 months in federal prison for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and crack cocaine.

In Florida, a Massive Recovery Effort Is Under Way

News Release: BRANDON, Fl. - One month after Hurricane Ian made landfall, one of the largest disaster recovery missions in recent history is taking place in Florida.

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pasco County

News Release: BRANDON, Fla.- The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Pasco County.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Open in Arroyo

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Arroyo. The joint DRC, a partnership between the municipality, the Government of Puerto Rico and FEMA will help Hurricane Fiona survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and answer questions in person.

DOS-ISN grant application closes on Jan. 31

Supporting Partner Capabilities to Address Russian Malign Influence grant opened on Oct. 31.

West Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A West Virginia mam pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economical Supplement Now Available by Sex for Race, Hispanic Origin and Foreign-Born Populations

By Commerce Newswire | Oct 31, 2022

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released new tables from the 2020 and 2021 Current Population Survey (CPS) Annual Social and Economic Supplement.

Eastern Washington Man Sentenced to 168 Months in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

News Release: Spokane, Wash. - Antoinne James Holmes, age 23, of Cusick, Washington, located in Northeast Washington, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison. Holmes pleaded guilty on April 7, 2022 to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl. Holmes’ sentence will run concurrently with a 151-month sentence imposed for related conduct in Idaho. Holmes was also ordered to serve 5 years of supervised release upon completion of his prison time and to pay restitution.

2022 U.S.-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue

News Release: The 26th U.S.-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue will be held November 2 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Senior Bureau Official for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Erin Barclay and Vietnamese Assistant Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet will lead their respective delegations in the dialogue. The U.S. delegation to ...

Two Men Admit to Drug Trafficking

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger announced a Philadelphia man today admitted trafficking in large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, and a New Jersey man admitted to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

New Castle Man Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Distribute Cocaine from Mexico

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A Lawrence County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and cocaine base, in form commonly known as crack cocaine, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.

Duval and Pinellas Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance