News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Agriculture Department discusses Information Collection Request for Volunteer Program-Earth Team on Sept. 28

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


Comer, Foxx Press Cardona on Cancel Culture at Liberal Universities

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and House Committee on Education and Labor Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressing serious concerns over reports indicating colleges...


Agriculture Department discusses Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board on Sept. 28

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


Former Iowa State Patrol Trooper Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violation

News Release: CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - A former Iowa State Patrol trooper, Robert James Smith, age 58, pleaded guilty on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, to Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law.


Energy Department discusses Electricity Advisory Committee on Sept. 28

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


Kenton County Woman Sentenced to 28 Months for Wire Fraud

News Release: COVINGTON, Ky. -An Independence, Ky., woman, Hachelle Alsip, 42, was sentenced on Wednesday to 28 months in federal prison, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, for wire fraud.


Fargo window manufacturer earns ‘Star’ level designation  for exemplary workplace safety, health programs

Release: WHO: Marvin Fargo, North Dakota WHAT: Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program Star Level Designation BACKGROUND: The company earned recognition for their commitment to safety and health programs leading to designation as Star Level VPP site. Marvin employs ...


Brockton Man Sentenced in Sophisticated Drug Trafficking Conspiracy that Operated Using the Dark Web

News Release: BOSTON - A Brockton man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a highly sophisticated drug trafficking operation that manufactured and distributed a multitude of controlled substances using the Dark Web.



Neal Statement on Latest DOL Report on Forced Labor

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) released a new report on child and forced labor, List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor...


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

News 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.


Secretary of Energy Advisory Board discussed on Sept. 28 by Energy Department

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


Jury Convicts MS-13 Gang Member of Kidnapping and Murder

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - On Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, a jury found Israel Alberto Rivas Gomez, 27, a citizen of El Salvador unlawfully residing in Mendota, guilty of kidnapping and murder in aid of racketeering, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


New notice from Energy Department to be published on Sept. 30

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 30.


Former IRS Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining $62,300 In CARES Act Funds

News Release: CONCORD - Charles Clark, 64, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in federal court to making false statements, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.


US Department of Labor finds Cupertino company allowed minors to work illegally as delivery drivers, misclassified workers as independent contractors

News Release: SAN JOSE, CA - The U.S. Department of Labor has assessed $139,398, in penalties to a Silicon Valley delivery company that brings consumers specialty foods from well-known restaurants, bakeries, cafes and other California providers for hiring dozens of minor-aged workers as drivers, a prohibited occupation under federal child labor laws.


Chairman David Scott, Chair Jahana Hayes, and Congressman Jim McGovern Release Statements Following White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

News Release: WASHINGTON - Below are statements from House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott, Subcommittee Chair Jahana Hayes and Congressman Jim McGovern following the conclusion of today’s White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.


Bureau of Land Management reduces emergency fire closures for the Van Meter Fire

News Release: Klamath Falls, ORE. - The emergency closure area for the Van Meter Fire has been reduced this week to the fire perimeter. Members of the public may not enter closed areas, and all uses-including hiking, hunting, and dispersed camping-are prohibited.


Lewis: 'Child labor laws protect teens' health'

The Department of Labor fined a Fort Wayne, Ind., company more than $42,000 for child labor violations discovered at 11 of its locations in Indiana and Michigan.


FEMA Continues Supporting Hurricane Ian Response

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell urges anyone in the path of Hurricane Ian to heed the warning of local officials as this storm begins to make landfall. Ian is predicted to bring life-threatening storm surge and widespread flooding. Criswell said FEMA established a search and rescue coordination...