News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


News Release: Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the announcement that the Department of Homeland Security will approve a temporary and targeted Jones Act Waiver in order to address Puerto Rico’s immediate needs in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.


Two Oklahoma Men Plead Guilty to Racially-Motivated Hate Crime

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - The Department of Justice announced today that two men, Devan Nathanial Johnson, 28, and Brandon Wayne Killian, 31, pleaded guilty to committing a hate crime in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, United States Attorney Robert J. Troester for the Western District of Oklahoma, and Special Agent in Charge Edward J. Gray of the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office made the announcement.


News Release: President Biden‘s push for an “incredible transition" in energy has taken us from energy dominance to record inflation and sky-high energy prices. It’s weakening our economy and hurting our families.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


How politicians on Education and Labor Committee dealt with bills on Sept. 28

There was activity on four bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on Sept. 28.


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - After a six-day trial, a federal jury found Ramonchito Racion, 52, of Merced, guilty today of one count of attempted sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Texas Man Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Transporting 286 Pounds Of Methampthemine And 60 Pounds Of Fentanyl

News Release: DETROIT - A Texas man was sentenced today to 14 years in prison after being caught transporting 286 pounds of methamphetamine, 60 pounds of Fentanyl, and 60 pounds of cocaine hidden in a truck carrying a load of wine, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.


Cuban National Sentenced for Gas Pump Skimmer Scheme

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Cuban national residing in Groves, Texas has been sentenced for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge yesterday sentenced a Northport man for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acting Special Agent in Charge Mickey French.


News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas that may be impacted by Hurricane Ian.


There was activity on one bill related to the Armed Services Committee on Sept. 28.


Notice published by State Department on Sept. 28

The US State Department published a two page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Defendant previously convicted of child pornography in 2002.


Disaster Recovery Center in South St. Louis City to Close One Day Early, on Friday, September 30

News Release: A Disaster Recovery Center in south St. Louis City will close on Friday, September 30 at 5 p.m., one day sooner due to a scheduled event at the location.


News Release: Defendants Allegedly Stole Jewelry at Gunpoint from Clergy Members During Live-Streamed Church Service.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justice Department Will Award $57 Million to Support Justice System Reforms and Racial Equity

News Release: The Department of Justice today announced that it will award almost $57 million to support criminal justice reform and advance racial equity in the criminal justice system. The grants will advance the department’s goal to promote fairness in the nation’s courts and corrections systems and align criminal justice practices with the latest science.


The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Dynamics of Poverty Report Now Available

News Release: - Today the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report on poverty statistics from the 2018-2020 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). This report provides monthly, annual, episodic and chronic poverty rates over the 2017-2019 period to provide additional insight for measuring poverty in the...