News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (SEPT. 13, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will offer free residential lead testing, as part of a new sitewide assessment at the Cherokee County National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund Site in southeastern Kansas. EPA will investigate contamination within the site boundary (see map at right, click to enlarge).


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke overnight with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to convey our deep concern over the military actions along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, including reports of shelling in Armenia. The Secretary stressed ...


There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 15.


Release: Registration is now open for in-person attendance at the December 6-7 Stakeholder Session in Brussels, Belgium, for the US-EU Collaboration Platform on Agriculture (CPA). Participation is limited to 35 U.S. stakeholders, so we encourage you to register right away.


News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-An indictment has been unsealed in federal court charging two Nigerian nationals for attempting to steal $25 million from nearly two dozen public and private entities around the United States, including at least one in Oregon.


USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP grant application closes on Sept. 21

OJJDP FY 2022 Invited to Apply - The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children grant opened on Sept. 14.


Energy Department discusses EONY Generation Limited; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application on Sept. 13

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Three Men Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendants Joined in Assaults on Officers at Lower West Terrace.


News Release: Falsely Claimed Mexican Citizenship to Avoid Removal to Honduras.


Federal Energy Regulatory Commission set to publish a new notice on Sept. 15

There are 23 releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 15.


How politicians on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee dealt with bills on Sept. 13

There was activity on one bill related to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Sept. 13.


26 press releases published in August by U.S. Department of Agriculture

There were 26 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in August.


Southwest Georgia Resident Pleads Guilty in Meth-Soaked Rug Case

News Release: ALBANY, Ga. - A Southwest Georgia man arrested after federal agents discovered nearly two kilograms of methamphetamine soaked in a rug and crystal meth in packages at the Atlanta airport addressed to him from Mexico pleaded guilty for drug distribution recently.



News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $900,000 grant to the Louisiana Museum Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, to support campus improvements at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


National Public Lands Day 2022 at Big Thicket

News Release: KOUNTZE, Texas - On Sept. 24, 2022, Big Thicket National Preserve will be taking part in National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event on public lands, held every year on the fourth Saturday of September. Volunteers at national parks give more than just hours on a time sheet-with their dedication and giving spirit, they play a vital role in preservation and protection, and greatly enhance the work of park staff.


News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-A former Oregon dentist pleaded guilty today in federal court for fraudulently converting to his personal use nearly $11.5 million in loans intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.


53 press releases published in August by Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force

There were 53 press releases published by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in August.


News Release: BOSTON - A former nurse has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty in connection with the diversion of opioids from two Boston-area hospitals.


Justice Department discusses Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Open Grid Alliance, Inc. on Sept. 13

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Sept. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.