News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Keeping WIC Participants with Special Nutritional Needs Safe during the Infant Formula Shortage


Adults 65 and Older: An At-Risk Population, but Why?


Four Ways to Nourish More Children through School Meals


White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health – It is almost here!


Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on 2022 Public Charge Final Rule



Spinrad: DOC, DOD partner to promote 'our vision of a sustainable space environment for all'

The U.S. Departments of Commerce and Defense are joining forces to keep an eye on the skies and more specifically, the tens of thousands of objects circling the planet overhead.



Vilsack: Regional Food Business Centers to benefit 'areas where the need is greatest'

Smaller food producers and distributors in under-served communities can now apply to participate in a federal program to strengthen local food businesses that has $400 million in available funding.


Release: The United States is sanctioning ten individuals and two entities, all affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, for their roles in conducting malicious cyber acts, including ransomware activity. These designations are part of a joint action with the Department of Justice, the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, USCYBERCOM, the National Security Agency, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.


Release: The United States is designating a person involved in the shipment of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia for its war against Ukraine, as well as four other persons involved in Iranian UAV activities, including the production of Shahed-series UAVs and related components for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.


Operation Hard Pressed Results in Charges Against Seven Defendants for Selling Fentanyl, Cocaine and Fake Xanax Pills

News Release: Seven suspects were arrested Tuesday in Tulsa for allegedly taking part in a drug trafficking organization operating in the Tulsa metro area that distributed counterfeit Xanax pills, cocaine, and fentanyl.


Jury Convicts Lancaster Man for International Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Dwayne Sherman, age 48, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was convicted yesterday by a federal jury on money laundering and drug trafficking conspiracy charges after a six-day trial before U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson.


Sept. 14: bills handled by Education and Labor Committee

There was activity on four bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on Sept. 14.


Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman starting September 8 to urge the parties to intensify UN-led negotiations in the coming three weeks, to act with urgency and flexibility, and to take the necessary steps to extend and expand the...


News Release: Fired gun as Violent Offender Task Force moved in for arrest; taken down as he ran from police and headed towards busy grocery store.


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations; Correction discussed on Sept. 14 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Three Iranian Nationals Charged with Engaging in Computer Intrusions and Ransomware-Style Extortion Against U.S. Critical Infrastructure Providers.


First Assistant United States Attorney John C. Kocoras To Depart U.S. Attorney’s Office

News Release: CHICAGO - John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today announced the resignation of First Assistant U.S. Attorney John C. Kocoras, effective next month. Mr. Kocoras served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney since May 2018, supervising the Office’s Criminal and Civil Divisions.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Head of the Pacific Ewen McDonald yesterday at the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders in Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and Mr. McDonald spoke about our shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific, the Australian Government’s efforts in the Pacific, and cooperation and partnership across the Pacific.


Lowell Nurse Pleads Guilty in $100 Million Home Health Care Fraud and Kickback Scheme

News Release: BOSTON - A Lowell woman has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in connection with a $100 million home health care fraud scheme.


Guthrie Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup on five bills.