News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


Economic Outlook

News Release: Thank you, Adam, and thank you to the Peterson Institute for inviting me to speak today. This is my first speech as a Fed Governor, and I am delighted to deliver it here, joining friends and colleagues from across my career, from academia to policymaking.1 I would like to start with a discussion of the U.S. economy, including the implications of international developments, and then talk about my approach as a policymaker and how I view the current stance of monetary policy.


Berkeley County man admits to role in “boot” distribution operation

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Kyle Allen Finch, of Hedgesville, West Virginia has admitted to his role in a drug conspiracy, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Ohio Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - An Ohio man was arrested today on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.


Tulsa Man Pleads Guilty After Chasing a Store Clerk While Wielding a Knife

News Release: A Tulsa man who chased a store clerk with a knife pleaded guilty in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A grand jury returned indictments on October 4, 2022, against five Springfield, Illinois, residents, charging them with fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered through the Small Business Administration (SBA). They are.


News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that ROY REID, also known as “Jama," 34, of New Haven, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to a fentanyl trafficking offense.


Rodgers Statement on Biden’s Plans to Ease Sanctions on Venezuela

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement regarding reports that President Joe Biden plans to lift sanctions on Venezuela rather than encouraging more American oil and gas production.


News Release: Working to expand access for American college and university students with financial need to study abroad, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced the U.S. colleges and universities that sent the most American students overseas in 2020-2021 with support ...


Schofield Man Sentenced to 24 Months for Making False Statements During Purchase of Firearms

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Kyle Ritchie, 31, Schofield, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 24 months in federal prison for making false statements during the purchase of firearms. This prison term will be followed by 3 years of supervised release. Ritchie pleaded guilty to this charge on July 15, 2022.


News Release: WATERBURY, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ALGENYS PAULINO, also known as “Chico" and “Lying Queen," 34, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 87 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for supplying narcotics to members of a Waterbury-area drug trafficking ring.



News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s wonderful to see so many colleagues here this morning. Thank you, everyone, for attending. And Secretary General, wonderful to be with you. We have a very busy day ahead, but I’m very grateful that everyone has agreed to start with this session this morning. I have a few words to say at the outset before turning it over to the secretary general, and then starting our session.


EPA water licenses for bulk oil storage facilities will protect Chelsea Creek and local communities

EPA water licenses for bulk oil storage facilities will protect Chelsea Creek and local communities


USIBWC Awards Contract to Kick Off San Diego - Tijuana Water Infrastructure Projects

USIBWC Awards Contract to Kick Off San Diego - Tijuana Water Infrastructure Projects


EPA releases 2-year milestone evaluations on Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort; cites challenges, progress, potential

EPA releases 2-year milestone evaluations on Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort; cites challenges, progress, potential


EPA to Continue Soil and Groundwater Cleanup at the Cinnaminson Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site in NJ

EPA to Continue Soil and Groundwater Cleanup at the Cinnaminson Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site in NJ


Arizona Company to Pay $182K Penalty to Settle Clean Air Act Claims at its Phoenix Facility

Arizona Company to Pay $182K Penalty to Settle Clean Air Act Claims at its Phoenix Facility


EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan to Address Additional Contaminated Groundwater in the Olean Well Field Superfund Site in Cattaraugus County, New York

EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan to Address Additional Contaminated Groundwater in the Olean Well Field Superfund Site in Cattaraugus County, New York


Hill District Man Charged with Stealing FBI Property

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of theft of government property, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Red Springs Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty in Healthcare Fraud Scheme

News Release: NEW BERN, N.C. - James Craig Bell, 63, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to defraud Medicare, North Carolina Medicaid, and private health insurers through his pharmacy in Red Springs that operated under the name Townsend’s Pharmacy.