News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Nauru Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Jeremiah

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Nauru Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Chitra Jeremiah yesterday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary conveyed her best wishes for Nauru’s upcoming elections. The Deputy Secretary and Secretary ...


IDF Releases Shireen Abu Akleh Report 

Release: Today, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that it had concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s death, and stated there is a high possibility that Ms. Abu Akleh was accidentally hit by IDF gunfire. We welcome Israel’s review...


Leader Rodgers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Markup

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup on five bills.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting applications for the next cohort of its Operational Technology (OT) Defender Fellowship, which is aimed at expanding the cybersecurity knowledge and capabilities of U.S. energy sector cyber defenders. The fellowship is a unique...


Savit: U.S. strength will make China's policies 'irrelevant to our future'

A senior policy analyst with America First Policy Institute said the Commitment to America discussed by U.S. Reps. Kevin McCarthy and Michael McCaul proposes bold solutions that can counter Chinese Communist Party policies.


Eighth and Final Defendant Sentenced in New Buffalo Cocaine Ring

News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced that on Sept. 12, 2022, the Honorable Paul L. Maloney, United States District Judge for the Western District of Michigan sentenced Adrian Romero Antunez (35), a Mexican national in the United States on a tourist visa, to 46 months in prison...


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.


Public press releases: U.S. Department of Labor publishes 95 in August

There were 95 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Labor in August.


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


Plover Tax Preparer Sentenced to 8 Months

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that James Canfield, 74, Plover, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 8 months in federal prison for aiding in the preparation of false tax returns filed...


Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of Commerce publishes 22 in August

There were 22 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Commerce in August.


Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan

Release: Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan from August 29 to September 4.


News Release: FBI Columbia to Offer College and University Mentoring Program.


Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control Revisions discussed on Sept. 14 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: APHIS is cooperating with Native American agriculture and natural resources organizations to host regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Training. These workshops open a critical dialogue between APHIS and Tribal personnel about the Tribe’s emergency response concerns and ability to respond to ...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister Sovaleni

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni yesterday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed continued progress on the way ahead for establishing a new U.S. Embassy in Tonga. They also talked about deepening U.S.-Tonga cooperation in areas such as law enforcement and reaffirmed the strong U.S.-Tonga partnership.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: INSTITUTE, W.Va. (Sept. 14, 2022) – West Virginia State University (WVSU) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region signed a memorandum of understanding today, the first of its type between the two organizations, to promote partnership and opportunities.


What did Transportation Department publish on Sept. 14?

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


There was activity on one bill related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Sept. 14.