News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


Equatorial Guinea National Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to Equatorial Guinea in honor of the 54th anniversary of your independence on October 12.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) launched its fifth course of the Hacking for Homeland Security (H4HS) program this Fall 2022 semester. The growing program is now available for students at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Texas...


Biden-Harris Administration Invests $110 Million to Improve Health Care for Rural People in 43 States and Guam

News Release: LEBANON, N.H., Oct. 12, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding $110 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural towns across the Nation. These grants will help 208 rural health care organizations expand critical services for nearly 5 million people in 43 states and Guam.


News Release: Scott Chappelle Concealed Income and Assets to Avoid Paying More than $1.6 Million in Taxes, While Maintaining a Lavish Lifestyle.


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


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


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Delaware; Removal of Excess Emissions Provisions on Oct. 12

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


News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A former physician with medical practices in New Jersey, New York, and Florida admitted wrongfully disclosing patients’ protected personal health information, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced today.


EPA Announces Opportunities for Public Input on Environmental Justice for the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host two virtual public meetings to discuss and solicit input on environmental justice considerations related to the development of the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). These sessions will provide opportunities for EPA to share information about the upcoming LCRI rulemaking and for individuals to offer input on environmental justice considerations related to the rule.


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


Biden: 'It’s another win for America and another win for Ohio'

Car manufacturer Honda announced an investment of more than $4 billion into three preexisting Ohio plants and the construction of a new electric vehicle plant in Fayette County.


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on Oct. 12 by Homeland Security Department

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


News Release: Bowling Green, KY - A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging Charles Hopkins with conspiracy to sell shovelnose sturgeon and their roe that were taken in violation of Kentucky law.


News Release: FBI Cautions About Threats to Election Workers Ahead of the November 2022 Midterm Elections.


Air Plan Approval; NC; Miscellaneous NSR Revisions and Updates; Updates to References to Appendix W Modeling Guideline discussed on Oct. 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

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


News Release: Natchez, Miss. - A McComb woman pled guilty today to preparing false tax returns for her clients, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge James E. Dorsey of Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation.


Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing discussed on Oct. 11 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page rule on Oct. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


News Release: As Haiti faces a deadly resurgence of cholera, malign actors continue to fund and foment violence, as well as block the supply of fuel and humanitarian access for life-saving assistance. Today, we are announcing new measures to provide the needed support to the people of Haiti and to hold those who continue to foment violence accountable.


Briefing with Senior Administration Officials on the Administration’s Response to the Situation in Haiti

News Release: MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to today’s call to discuss the United States Government’s response to the situation in Haiti. This call is on background and embargoed until it’s concluded. We are joined by two senior administration officials today. For your information and not for reporting, ...