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Criminal Division Announces First Arrest and Charges by the New England Prescription Opioid Strike Force
Criminal Division Announces First Arrest and Charges by the New England Prescription Opioid Strike Force
Transportation
Transportation Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for New Information Collection on Oct. 28
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection
E&C Republicans Release New Cyber Bills to Enhance Expert Agencies’ Ability to Combat Attacks
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leaders introduced new solutions this week to empower federal agencies with specialized expertise, like the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to combat cyber and ransomware attacks, as well as to protect our critical infrastructure, like pipelines, electrical infrastructure, telecommunications, and hospital systems.
Transportation
Operating Limitations at New York Laguardia Airport discussed on Oct. 28 by Transportation Department
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Justice
Federal Court Shuts Down New York Area Tax Return Preparation Business
Federal Court Shuts Down New York Area Tax Return Preparation Business
Justice
New Jersey Construction Company Operator Indicted for Tax Crimes and Bankruptcy Fraud
New Jersey Construction Company Operator Indicted for Tax Crimes and Bankruptcy Fraud
Justice
New Orleans Man Convicted of Federal Tax Crime
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JOEY J. STEVENSON, age 40, from New Orleans, pled guilty on Oct. 25, 2022 for failing to pay the IRS employment taxes for his business, Community Care Solutions, Inc.
Justice
New Laguna woman arraigned for assault on a federal officer
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Lynnette Chavez was arraigned on Oct. 25 on an indictment charging her with assault on a federal officer. Chavez, 26, of New Laguna, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna, will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled.
Justice
Blaine Man Indicted for His Role in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - Mohamed Muse Noor, aka “Deeq Darajo," has been indicted for his role in the $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Environmental Protection
Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods; Designation of One New Equivalent Method discussed on Oct. 28 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Commerce
Crapo on Inflation: No Signs of Slowing
News Release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the statement below following the release of data on the personal consumption expenditures price index (PCE), which showed that year-over-year PCE inflation was 6.2 percent in September, the same as in August.
Interior
New Winter Hours at the Preserve
Beginning November 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023 the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve visitor center contact station (historic house) will be staffed Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and unstaffed on Mondays and Tuesdays. T
Transportation
Homendy: ‘Our recommendation on personal locator beacons’ has seen five years of waiting
The National Transportation Safety Board is renewing a recommendation that personal locator beacons be given employees on vessels.
Justice
Two GOP congressmen trial balloon possible bill: 'Our legislation will ensure the federal government is not subsidizing and enabling the Democrats' radical, lawless agenda'
Two Republicans in Congress are trial ballooning a bill they want to sponsor to increase transparency in crime reporting and get states and local governments to roll back cashless bail and other soft-on-crime policies.
Labor
Federal appeals court finds Pennsylvania poultry processing facility in contempt for failing to pay $162K in penalties, address safety violations
News Release: WASHINGTON - A federal court has found Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corp. in contempt for failing to pay $162,359 in penalties after an inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found numerous safety hazards, including willful, serious and repeat violations.
Justice
Wormleysburg Man Re-Indicted For Stealing Construction Materials From New U.S. Courthouse In Harrisburg
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Christopher Gontaryk, age 47, of Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury on one count of theft of government property.
State
DOS-MWI offers new grant application process starting Oct. 28
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2023 grant opened on Oct. 28.
Transportation
Shepherd: 'I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as the next executive director of FHWA'
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Gloria Shepherd as the newly appointed executive director of the Federal Highway Administration.
Justice
Uballez: 'Every citizen must be able to vote without interference or discrimination'
As next month's General Election approaches, an assistant U.S. attorney will be leading New Mexico's part in the U.S. Department of Justice's nationwide program to get ahead of any threats and fraud.
Environmental Protection
McCollister: 'Tackling the climate crisis presents an important opportunity to bolster our economy'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7’s newly released Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan outlines actions for implementing the 2021 EPA Climate Adaptation Action Plan that addresses climate change plus environmental justice and equity.
Homeland
Jaddou: 'USCIS is listening to the public it serves' with updates to disability exceptions form
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency recently revealed updates to its disability exceptions form.
Agriculture
Ducheneaux: 'FSA can provide producers the economic support and security they need'
Agricultural producers have until March 15, 2023, to enroll in two "key safety net" U.S. Department of Agriculture programs for the 2023 crop year.
Energy
Clark: 'Improvements position SRMC and the Department of Energy to meet milestones'
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management recently announced the liquid waste program at the Savannah River Site is streamlining operations.
State
Blinken: U.S. designates Syrian military officials 'to promote accountability' in chemical attacks
The U.S. Department of State designated three Syrian military officials for their involvement in the chemical attacks on Ghouta in 2013.
Interior
Sheehan: Environmental assessment to 'prevent damage to equipment and existing mine infrastructure' at Lila Canyon Mine
Emery County Coal Resources Inc. will be working on new approaches to put out the Lila Canyon Mine underground fire near Price, Utah, to help stave off prospective energy outages that the first might cause.