News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


The US State Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Ambassador Elizabeth Jones will be departing for New Delhi to serve as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim. She recently served as the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts. She previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Near East, and Ambassador to Kazakhstan. Ambassador Jones carries the highest Foreign Service rank of Career Ambassador.


FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Open in Aguadilla

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Aguadilla. The joint DRC, a partnership between the municipality, the Government of Puerto Rico and FEMA will help Hurricane Fiona survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and answer questions in person.


Routine maintenance requires drawdown at Black Canyon Diversion Dam

News Release: EMMETT, Idaho - The Bureau of Reclamation is lowering the reservoir behind Black Canyon Diversion Dam to allow crews to safely perform routine maintenance activities in December 2022. The drawdown began in early October and will continue until Nov. 13 when the water surface elevation reaches 2,465 feet-32.5...


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming Appoints District Election Officer

News Release: Acting United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Timothy W. Gist will lead the efforts for his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA Gist...


Delaware Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Actions Related to Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant and His Father Illegally Entered Capitol.


News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A former pharmaceutical sales representative admitted his role in two criminal conspiracies involving health care fraud and wrongful obtaining and disclosure of patients’ protected personal health information, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced today.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a six page proposed rule on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Saint Paul Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Kidnapping

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Saint Paul man was sentenced to 14 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for kidnapping a victim at gunpoint and bringing her across state lines, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Bulk Manufacturer of Marihuana: Rocky Mountain Biotech, LLC discussed on Oct. 24 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The high cost of wage theft: Southern California car wash operator pays $202K in back wages, damages to 13 workers after federal investigation

News Release: WEST COVINA, CA - A federal investigation has recovered $202,192 in back wages and liquidated damages for 13 workers at a Southern California car wash, whose employer shortchanged them, tried to conceal their wrongdoing, and committed other violations of federal law.


News Release: Almost one year ago today, the Sudanese military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, contravened Sudan’s Constitutional Declaration, and undermined the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.


News Release: ROCKFORD - Two inmates at the United States Penitentiary in Thomson, Ill., have been sentenced to additional prison terms for assaulting other inmates.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Part of Department of Justice Efforts to Protect the Right to Vote and Prosecute Ballot Fraud.


U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints Members for New Internet of Things Advisory Board

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Commerce has appointed 16 experts for the new Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB), to advise the Internet of Things Federal Working Group. The advisory board includes a wide range of stakeholders outside of the federal government with expertise relating to the Internet of Things (IoT).


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Vito Floating Production System, Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Mississippi Canyon Block 939, Gulf of Mexico on Oct. 24

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Kazakhstan’s Republic Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I share our warmest congratulations to the people of Kazakhstan on their newly designated Republic Day on October 25. The United States is committed to Kazakhstan’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and we look forward to further strengthening our relationship in the years to come.