News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


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


Customs and Border Patrol commissioner on recruiting more women: 'There is an incredible amount of  work still to be done'

A coalition of law enforcement leaders, researchers, and professional organizations has formed the 30x30 Initiative to "advance the representation and experiences of women in all ranks of policing across the United States."


News Release: RALEIGH, NC (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 $12 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ...


News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Gabriel Milford Kavoka, 39, of Scottsdale, Arizona, was sentenced Tuesday, by United States District Judge Susan M. Brnovich to two concurrent life sentences. Kavoka, an enrolled member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, previously pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder and Carjacking Resulting in Death.


Lawrence Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for Firearms Offenses

News Release: BOSTON - A Lawrence man was sentenced yesterday for the unlawful possession of firearms stemming from his illegal dealing of rifles and handguns.


DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday

News Release: Rhode Islanders are urged to dispose of unwanted prescriptions at collection sites across the state.


Tuscaloosa Man Sentenced to Seven Years on COVID-19 Program Fraud Charges

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge today sentenced a Tuscaloosa man for defrauding the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting Special Agent in Charge Felix A. Rivera-Esparra.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah. The Secretary congratulated the Foreign Minister on his position in the newly formed government and expressed appreciation for the Foreign Minister’s ...


Court orders Mesa Air Group to change company policy to make sure flight attendants, pilots can exercise rights to family, medical leave

News Release: PHOENIX - A federal court has ordered Arizona-based Mesa Air Group - operating regional flights for American and United airlines as Mesa Airlines - to follow federal law and correct the company’s pay policy that prevented flight attendants and pilots from exercising their rights to take time off from work for qualifying reasons under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


News Release: DETROIT - United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Steven Cares will lead the efforts of her office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA Cares has been...


News Release: HAMMOND- Hailey Gist-Holden, age 26, of Gary, Indiana, was found guilty following a 9-day jury trial presided over by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The former Director of Public Works of the Municipality of Guayama, Puerto Rico, and the former Director of Public Works of Cataño, also in Puerto Rico, were sentenced this week to two years and two years and 6 months in prison, respectively, for their involvement in separate bribery schemes in which they received cash payments in exchange for approving invoice payments for an asphalt and paving company.


EPA Awards Nearly $2M in Research and Issues Action Plan to Help Small Communities Protect Public Health and Increase Access to Clean Water

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Action Plan and announced nearly $2 million in research grant funding to accelerate innovative and alternative wastewater treatment technologies in lagoon and pond systems serving small communities. ...


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Census Bureau publishes five press releases in September

There were five press releases published by the U.S. Census Bureau in September.


News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in San Sebastián. 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.


Omar: 'I am glad the Biden Administration designated Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia today'

After the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Ethiopia had been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released a statement of support for the decision.


Joint Statement on the Third Strategic Dialogue between Slovakia and the United States   The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and Slovakia.

Release: Begin text: The Governments of Slovakia and the United States held the third U.S.-Slovak Strategic Dialogue yesterday in Washington, D.C. The strategic dialogue series was launched in 2020 and demonstrates the strength and importance of the bilateral relationship and our cooperation on a broad range ...


Neal Statement on Latest Development in Tax Returns Case

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA-Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the latest decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit related to former President Trump’s tax returns and return information...


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.