News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Elko District signs decision for West Wendover legislative conveyance

News Release: ELKO, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District Office will sign a decision to support the West Wendover legislative conveyance Sept. 30, 2022 in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. This decision will convey between 4,000 and 6,000 acres of lands deemed as excess by Hill Air Force Base to the City of West Wendover, Nevada and Tooele County, Utah.


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


News Release: WASHINGTON (Sept. 28, 2022) – Today, EPA announced the results of a study that estimates the economic benefits of cleaning up facilities under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action program.


Pittsburgh Felon Indicted on Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A White Post man was sentenced yesterday to life imprisonment for his leadership role in multiple violent crimes, including a 2017 murder in Charlottesville and two 2019 attempted murders in Prince William County.


Justice Department Secures Agreement with Lakeland Bank to Address Discriminatory Redlining

News Release: Settlement Provides Over $13 Million to Ensure Equal Home Loan Opportunities.


“CONFIRMATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 18, 2015

“CONFIRMATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S8913 on Dec. 18, 2015


Monica P. Medina Named Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources

Release: Secretary Antony Blinken has designated Monica P. Medina as the United States’ Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources, signaling the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to resolving the world’s intertwined biodiversity and water crises. Monica Medina is the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs and will take on the Special Envoy designation in addition to her current duties.


Kevin Ritz Sworn in as United States Attorney

News Release: Memphis, TN - Kevin G. Ritz was sworn in Sept. 28, 2022, as United States Attorney for the.


News Release: NASHVILLE - A former Clarksville, Tennessee, school nurse pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to 25 counts of attempting to produce child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee.


News Release: Defendants Purchased and Illegally Transported Approximately 27 Handguns from Georgia to Long Island and Surrounding Areas.


News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Tucker man was sentenced to 600 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for the sexual assault of child less than 12 years of age, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


“NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE PRESIDENT“ was published in the Senate section on page S8913 on Dec. 18, 2015


Energy Department publishes notice on Sept. 28

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


Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Fiona. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and communities in need.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) to improve government effectiveness has advanced in the Senate. The legislation makes permanent and expands the Office of Executive Councils (Office) at the General Services Administration (GSA)...


Adams: 'No energy to look for a real fix' to fentanyl crisis

Cartoonist and author Scott Adams addressed the fentanyl crisis in the United States in a Sept. 26 Twitter thread, writing current approaches are not working to mitigate the problem because they are all based on illusions.


China faces widespread financial distress: 'It is not surprising'

Ongoing lockdowns and the “unwinding” of a large credit bubble have seriously harmed China's financial state, and many are now wondering if and when the government will intervene, an adjunct fellow with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said in a commentary.


How politicians on Homeland Security Committee dealt with bills on Sept. 28

There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on Sept. 28.


Nacogdoches Felon Sentenced for Federal Firearms Violation

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Nacogdoches man has been sentenced for federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.