News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


News Release: FBI El Paso Warns the Public About Potential Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Fraud Schemes.


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


Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings on Oct. 27

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


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


MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA and Congressman Clyburn to Recognize South Carolina’s Receipt of $58 Million for Clean School Buses in Orangeburg on Tuesday

News Release: ORANGEBURG, SC. – The EPA together with other federal, state and local partners will host a press event in Orangeburg next week to highlight South Carolina’s receipt of upwards of $58 million for clean school buses. Historic investment from President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law is headed to all 50 states in an effort to transform America’s school bus fleet. South Carolina is the state with the third highest total of awards this year.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell traveled to Durant, Oklahoma, inside the Choctaw Nation reservation this week, where she attended the National Advisory Council year-end meeting, toured the Choctaw Nation’s headquarters and participated in social dancing, showcasing the rich culture and history of the Choctaw people.


News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Oct. 24, 2022, Cordae Jones, age 34, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner for a firearm offense.


News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England regional office today confirmed that New Englanders experienced a slight increase in the number of unhealthy air quality days this year, compared with 2021. Based on preliminary data collected between March and September 2022, there ...


PAMS-SC offers new grant application process starting Oct. 28

Atmospheric System Research (ASR) grant opened on Oct. 28.


News Release: MISSOULA - A Helena man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine in the Bozeman community was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


Mineral County man admits to drug distribution

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Justin Edward Haines, of Keyser, West Virginia, has admitted to distributing fentanyl, heroin, crystal methamphetamine, and cocaine, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces nearly $59 million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for South Carolina Districts

News Release: COLUMBIA, SC (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 nearly $59 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure ...


News Release: United States-Bangladesh Labor Working Group Convenes to Further Shared Economic Prosperity On Oct. 27, 2022, the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Adviser for Private Industry and Investment to the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh Salman F. Rahman, member of parliament, led the U.S. and Bangladeshi delegations respectively at the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Bangladesh Labor Working Group.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - LENDELL WALLACE, age 38, a resident of LaPlace, Louisiana, pled guilty on Oct. 13, 2022, before U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier to a two-count indictment which charged him with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute tramadol and possession with intent to distribute tramadol in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(1), and 841(b)(1)(E), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


Securing and Safeguarding Arms in Ukraine

Release: The armed forces of Ukraine have inspired the world with their tremendous skill, professionalism, and profound courage defending their country from Russia’s brutal and unjustified invasion. The United States along with our Allies and partners have expedited security assistance to Ukraine at a historic ...


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


News Release: The United States is pleased to announce Honolulu, Palm Springs, Detroit, and Seattle as sites for the first clusters of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior Officials’ and Ministerial meetings during the U.S. host year in 2023. The site of the November 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting will be announced later this year. This will be the first time the United States has hosted APEC since 2011.


Merced County Doctor Indicted for Multimillion Dollar Disability Insurance Fraud Scheme, Money Laundering, and Unrelated Drug Charges

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - On Oct. 20, 2022, a federal grand jury charged Sohail Mamdani, 46, of Los Banos, with mail fraud and money laundering in connection to a disability insurance fraud scheme, and unlawful use of a DEA registration number and fraudulently obtaining possession of a controlled substance, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat Before their Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to have the opportunity to meet with Chairman Faki. We’ve had many previous meetings. This one comes at an important time as the AU is playing a leadership role in trying to bring to an end the violence and conflict in northern Ethiopia; ...


News Release: BILLINGS - An Ashland man admitted today to sexually abusing a minor girl on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.