News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


More than 1 Million Fentanyl Pills Seized in Albuquerque Operation

News Release: More than 1 Million Fentanyl Pills Seized in Albuquerque Operation.


News Release: The Department of State is releasing the essential components of its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan.  Per Executive Order 14035 on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley ...


News Release: FBI Director Christopher Wray announced today in a video message the results of joint violent crime enforcement efforts throughout the summer, recognizing the essential cooperation of local and state law enforcement agencies around the country.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $6.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Tourism Sector Through Development of New Visitor Infrastructure in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $6.7 million grant to Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, to boost tourism through the development of new visitor infrastructure and amenities. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


Nixa Physician Sentenced after Taking Bribes from Drug Manufacturer

News Release: Pleaded Guilty to Making a False Statement Related to Healthcare and to Conspiring with Employees to Illegally Issue Controlled Substances to Patients.


Crapo on Persistently High Inflation

News Release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the below statement following the release of the consumer price index (CPI) for August, which came in higher than expected at 8.3 percent and remains more than double the historic long-run average of 3.3 percent.



There were 27 press releases published by the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in August.


Dearborn Doctor Who Attempted to Flee to Mexico Sentenced for Illegally Selling Powerful Opioid Pills

News Release: DETROIT - A Dearborn doctor was sentenced to four years in federal prison based on his conviction for conspiring to distribute and distributing over 12,000 powerful opioid pills, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.


Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck program with the addition of Air Europa, Flair, Volaris El Salvador, and ITA Airways.



TSA hiring security screening officers to work at Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Release: RENO, Nevada - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to work at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). There are currently more than 40 full- and part-time positions available and the starting salary is $21.13 per hour.


Bills addressed by Foreign Affairs Committee on Sept. 13

There was activity on three bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Sept. 13.


There were 28 press releases or notices published by the Department of Interior in August.


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Shaylor Goer, 46, of Indianapolis, was indicted by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


There were 93 press releases published by the U.S. Economic Development Administration in August.


There was activity on three bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on Sept. 13.


Announcement of the Finalization of the State Department’s Five-year Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan

News Release: In response to Executive Order 14035 on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce, on March 23, 2022, the Department of State submitted its five-year DEIA Strategic Plan to the Office of Personnel Management.  Secretary Blinken identified finalizing the plan as a key initial ...


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


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Damian Lovett, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced today to five years probation for a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.