News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


News Release: Alison J. Ramsdell has taken the oath of office to become the 44th United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota. Ms. Ramsdell was sworn in by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange on April 21, 2022, and her appointment took effect on April 22, 2022.


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on April 21 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published an eight page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Timor-Leste Presidential Election

News Release: We congratulate President-elect José Ramos-Horta on his election as Timor-Leste’s next president and look forward to working with President-elect Ramos-Horta to strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States and Timor-Leste. Rooted in shared values and interests, our partnership has delivered opportunities to improve the livelihoods of the Timorese people through economic development, public health, security cooperation, and educational exchanges and training.


TSA prepared for spring travel out of Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport

Release: CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen travel volume increase this spring compared to last year and the agency is prepared to handle the increased volume.


News Release: TOPEKA, KAN. - A federal jury convicted a Kansas man of 31 counts of bank fraud, one count of making a false statement in connection with a Small Business Administration guaranteed loan, and one count of making a false statement in a loan or credit card application.


Tampa Man Who Displayed Firearm On Social Media Pleads Guilty To Possessing A Firearm As A Convicted Felon

News Release: Tampa, Florida -United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Devin Kelly (27, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Kelly faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. airports have launched an Airport Climate Challenge to help achieve the Biden-Harris Administration goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Airports can take advantage of several FAA funding programs to meet this ...


News Release: FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson of the Northern District of Indiana announced that James J. Goheen III, 39, of Fort Wayne, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Holly A. Brady, on his plea of guilty to maintaining a drug-involved premises.


President Biden to Announce Uniting for Ukraine, a New Streamlined Process to Welcome Ukrainians Fleeing Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the President will announce Uniting for Ukraine, a new streamlined process to provide Ukrainian citizens who have fled Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression opportunities to come to the United States, fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and...


Beckley Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Facilitating Drug Distribution

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Beckley woman pleaded guilty to interstate travel in aid of the distribution of methamphetamine.


News Release: Daniel Markus Inc., which operated pawn shops in New Jersey, and its owner have agreed to pay $50,000 in civil penalties to settle allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) by obtaining more than one Paycheck ...


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: BOISE - A Boise man was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for selling controlled substances and a stolen firearm.


Larry S. Everhart, M.D.; Decision and Order discussed on April 21 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a three page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced new Biden-Harris administration appointees who will join the Department’s leadership team to create jobs in the clean energy economy, steward America’s public lands and waters, and honor our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes.


Brownsville woman handed significant sentence for importing $1.4M in meth

News Release: McALLEN, Texas - A 54-year-old woman has been sent to federal prison for illegally importing approximately 76 kilograms of meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Executive Committee Meeting-May 2022 discussed on April 21 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Claims Manager for Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Pleads Guilty In COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

News Release: DETROIT - Jermaine Rose, a former lead claims examiner for the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (MUIA), pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud arising out of his participation in a pandemic-related unemployment insurance fraud scheme, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.


DOE Announces Sales From Strategic Petroleum Reserve to Combat Putin's Price Hike

Release: DOE Issues Contract Awards For 30 Million Barrels of Crude Oil, Announces Plan For Third Emergency Sale to Address Continued Market and Supply Disruptions Related to President Putin’s War on Ukraine