News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


Insulation Contracting Firm and Co-Owner Sentenced for Rigging Bids and Fraud


Two Guatemalan Nationals Plead Guilty to Human Smuggling Conspiracy Resulting in 2021 Death of Migrant in Odessa, Texas


News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - As more survivors from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico apply for disaster assistance for their damaged homes, FEMA home inspections have gained momentum across the island. Survivors must know what to expect during a home inspection to ensure their application continues to move forward.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Maylik Watson, 29, of Charleston, was sentenced today to 20 years in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.


Atlantic Richfield Company Agrees to Complete Multimillion-Dollar Cleanup of the Anaconda Smelter Superfund Site


U.S. Marshals, FBI Urge Public: Report Phone Scams

News Release: Yakima, WA - The U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) announced today that Operation Invictus Civitas, Undefeatable Community, made their 100th arrest since launching the operation on June 3, 2019. According to Chief Ed Levesque of the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office, ...


Home Health Care Company Owners Sentenced for $6.7 Million Health Care Fraud


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about the Kremlin’s horrific strikes against Ukraine today, including waves of missiles that hit the streets of several Ukrainian cities during rush hour. ...


Federal Reserve System set to publish a new notice on Oct. 12

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 12.


Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar

News Release: Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf will travel to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar from October 11 to Oct. 22, to meet with a range of senior government officials, as well as non-governmental and civil society representatives.


News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Gabriel Joseph Bustamante, 43, of Tucson, Arizona, was sentenced on Sept. 28, 2022, by United States District Judge Rosemary Márquez to 17.5 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Bustamante previously pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Felon in Possession of Firearms.



U.S. Support for Ukraine in the Face of Russian Strikes

News Release: The Kremlin’s strikes against Ukraine today again place the stakes of Russia’s brutal war into stark relief. Russian bombs hit children’s playgrounds and public parks in Kyiv; wave after wave of missiles struck Kyiv’s city streets and damaged heating and targets without military purpose throughout Ukraine. I extend my deepest sympathies to the people of Ukraine who have lost loved ones today. The United States stands with you.


Industry and Security Bureau set to publish a new notice on Oct. 12

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 12.


News Release: TALLAHASSEE - The State of Florida and FEMA have opened additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Polk and Seminole counties.


DOS-BRB grant application closes on Nov. 4

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program Implementor grant opened on Oct. 11.


U.S. Marshals Looking for Missing 6-year-old

News Release: Little Rock, AR - The U.S. Marshals are offering rewards of $10,000 and $5,000 for information leading to the apprehension of two escapees from Jefferson County Jail in Arkansas.


BLM to open a 30-day public comment period on vegetation management project encompassing over 90,000 acres of public land in the Gunnison Field Office

BLM to open a 30-day public comment period on vegetation management project encompassing over 90,000 acres of public land in the Gunnison Field Office


Walsh: Training grants will 'help advance workforce equity' in the nursing profession

To better prepare for the projected demand for more than 200,000 more nursing professionals in the next decade, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering $80 million in grant funding for nurse-training programs.


Omaha Division Reaches Rural Community at State Fair and Farm Shows

News Release: OMAHA, Neb. - Agents and investigators with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division engaged with members of rural communities while attending the Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days and Minnesota State Fair in August and September.