News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on President Biden’s directive to the Department of Education to move forward with student loan forgiveness proposals...


Bakersfield Man Indicted for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Bakersfield Man Indicted for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm


U.s. department of commerce invests $2 million in american rescue plan funds to provide critical infrastructure to support business growth in carlsbad, new mexico

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the city of Carlsbad, New Mexico, to replace critical water infrastructure on the Double Eagle Waterline.


There was activity on two bills related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on April 28.


News Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and Iceland following their strategic dialogue in Reykjavik, Iceland on April 26.


Boise Man Sentenced to over 8 years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: BOISE - A Boise man was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.



DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths

News Release: DEA is making communities safer and healthier by helping the public safely dispose of unneeded controlled substances to reduce opioid addiction.



News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Robert Calkins, Jr., 37, of Salamanca, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production, receipt, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, lifetime supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.


Commemorating the Day of Holocaust Remembrance

News Release: Under the theme “Courage Facing Evil,” today we mark the Day of Holocaust Remembrance and honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust.


News Release: LITTLE ROCK-A Beebe man was sentenced for collecting more than $20,000 in Social Security Disability payments when he was not actually disabled. Ryan Kinsey, 35, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison yesterday by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky. A federal jury convicted Kinsey of Social Security fraud and making materially false statements following trial in July 2021.


News Release: Authorities Allege Their Co-Conspirator Shot At Federal Agents.


Convicted Felon Sentenced to Almost Four Years for Firearms Offenses Following Dangerous Car Chase in Fairmount Section of Philadelphia

Convicted Felon Sentenced to Almost Four Years for Firearms Offenses Following Dangerous Car Chase in Fairmount Section of Philadelphia



Moss Point Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Moss Point Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon


Wethersfield Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that FABIO VARGAS-GONZALEZ, 46, of Wethersfield, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to a fentanyl trafficking offense.


There was activity on three bills related to the Finance Committee on April 28.


Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to South Africa, Angola, Gabon, and France from May 2 to 7. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and National Security Council Senior Director for Africa Dana Banks will join the Deputy Secretary’s delegation.


Maryland Man Found Guilty Of Murder For Hire, Robbery And Drug Trafficking

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Kevin Coles, age 36, of New York, NY and Hagerstown, Maryland, was found guilty yesterday of multiple crimes, including murder for hire, robbery, and drug trafficking after a three-week trial before United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner. The jurors deliberated for approximately three hours before rendering a guilty verdict on all counts.