News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


King: 'We simply cannot afford an ad hoc China policy'

Sen. Angus King (I-ME) supports forming a China Grand Strategy Commission to address the growing threats from China, which would lay out a comprehensive approach to how to deal with those threats while avoiding a war.


Justice Department discusses Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Curia Missouri, Inc. on Oct. 11

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Under Secretary Fernandez Convenes I2U2 Counterparts from India, the UAE, and Israel on the Margins of UNGA 77

Release: Under Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez met today with his I2U2 Group counterparts Indian Minister of External Affairs Economic Relations Secretary Dammu Ravi, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Alon Ushpiz, and United Arab Emirates Minister of State Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh in New York on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly Meeting.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Dimethyl Sulfoxide; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance on Oct. 12

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justin Rivera Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Commit Sex Trafficking

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JUSTIN RIVERA, a/k/a “Denzel Rivera," a/k/a “Bangout," a/k/a “Jackie Chan," was sentenced to 21 years in prison for conspiring to sex traffic two victims. RIVERA was convicted following an eight-day jury trial in June 2021 before United States District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, who imposed today’s sentence.


FY 2022 and FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program discussed on Oct. 12 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a seven page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Protections for Thompson Divide

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today the Biden-Harris administration announced steps to protect the Thompson Divide area in central Colorado, one of the state’s most cherished landscapes.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of U.S.-Pakistan Relations

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. And it is a pleasure to be here to celebrate. It’s also important to be here in this moment for Pakistan, for our friends, not only to celebrate but to support and to work in partnership. And I want to talk a little bit about that, but Foreign Minister...


Assistant Secretary Brian A. Nichols to Visit Haiti

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian A. Nichols, will lead an interagency delegation to Port-au-Prince, Haiti October 12-13. The Assistant Secretary will be joined by Lieutenant General Andrew Croft, Military Deputy Commander of SOUTHCOM, as well as senior advisors and personnel ...


Interior Department discusses Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Lands in Maricopa County, AZ on Oct. 11

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Marine Mammals and Endangered Species discussed on Oct. 12 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Hocking County woman admits to sexually exploiting children as young as  3 years old with her boyfriend

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Logan, Ohio, woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to sexually exploiting minors and possessing child pornography.


U.S. Attorney's Office For The Western District of North Carolina Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - U.S. Attorney Dena J. King joins the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), community organizations, and law enforcement partners in observing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Technology Companies on Supporting Internet Freedom for the Iranian People

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke virtually today with more than 20 global technology companies at a roundtable event hosted by the Global Network Initiative, a non-governmental organization focused on Internet freedom issues. She reaffirmed ...


2022 Service to America Medal Winners – Hilary Ingraham, Holly Herrera, and Kiera Berdinner and the Operation Allies Welcome Resettlement Team

Release: The Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration’s Hilary Ingraham, Holly Herrera, and Kiera Berdinner will receive the prestigious 2022 Service to America Medal from the Partnership for Public Service at tonight’s 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal Awards Ceremony. Ms.


Commerce Department discusses Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021 on Oct. 12

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on Oct. 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Final Flood Hazard Determinations on Oct. 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Santa Barbara Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for $14 Million Ponzi Scheme, Tax Evasion, ID Theft, and Other Felonies

News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Santa Barbara man was sentenced today to 133 months in federal prison for stealing approximately $14 million from victims who thought their investments would be used to purchase annuities issued by Swiss insurance companies and for failing to pay over $3 million in federal income tax.


EPA Awards Three Environmental Merit Awards to New Hampshire Recipients

News Release: BOSTON (Oct. 12, 2022) – Today, the U.S. EPA recognized two individuals and one organization in New Hampshire at the virtual 2022 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony. The awardees were among 20 recipients across New England honored for contributing to improving New England's environment.