News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Russian Legislator and Two Staff Members Charged with Conspiring to Have U.S. Citizen Act as an Illegal Agent of the Russian Government in the United States

News Release: Russian Legislator Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Babakov and Staff Members Aleksandr Nikolayevich Vorobev and Mikhail Alekseyevich Plisyuk, Allegedly Conspired to Violate U.S. Sanctions, Have a U.S. Citizen Act as an Unregistered Agent of Russia, and Fraudulently Obtain Visas to Enter the U.S. in Furtherance of a Global Foreign Influence Scheme for the Russian Government


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publishes four press releases in March

There were four press releases published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in March.


Notice published on April 18 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Six indicted for cocaine trafficking following search

News Release: McALLEN, Texas - Several men are facing up to life in prison for their alleged roles on a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


What did National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publish in October 2021?

There were eight press releases published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in October 2021.


US Department of Labor places El Paso metal fabricator in Severe Violator Program after 10th incident in 5 years

News Release: EL PASO, TX - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Texas metal fabricator for repeatedly exposing employees to fall, machine and other safety hazards. OSHA's most recent inspection of Kyoei Steel LTD - operating as Vinton Steel LLC - found 19 violations. The agency proposed penalties of $364,078.


News Release: Springbok Health Inc., a medical clinic with locations in Colorado Springs and Pueblo West, Colorado, and Mark Jankelow, Springbok’s owner and Chief Executive Officer, have agreed to pay at least $125,000, and up to as much as $335,494, to resolve allegations they violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare and Medicaid for high-complexity and prolonged medical evaluation and management services when such services were not rendered.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Dutch Foreign Minister Hoekstra

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Hoekstra condemned the atrocities committed by Russia in Bucha and elsewhere in Ukraine, and underscored ...


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes on April 18

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Farmers Market Reopens for 25th Market Season

News Release: WASHINGTON, Apr. 18, 2022 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the reopening of the USDA Farmers Market for its 25th market season. The annual Friday market will reopen on Friday, May 6, 2022, and run through Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. The market will be open from 9 a.m. EDT to 2 p.m. EDT on Fridays.


News Release: MOOSE, WY- The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Snake Field Office, is temporarily closing the Teton Park Road across the Jackson Lake Dam in Grand Teton National Park on Thursday, April 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. to perform crane work on the dam.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on April 18

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Today, the White House released the U.S. Department of State’s Equity Action Plan to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. On Jan. 20, 2021, President Biden issued E.O. 13985 directing the federal government ...



State Department discusses Determination Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 To Provide Military Assistance to Ukraine on April 18

The US State Department published a one page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ANCHORAGE - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland kicked off a week-long trip to Alaska today, where she will meet with local, state, elected and Alaska Native leaders; Interior Department employees; and stakeholders to highlight ongoing efforts to support sustainable economies across the state.


Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Savings and Loan Holding Companies discussed on April 18 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Medical Sales Representative Found Guilty of Role in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud, Anti-Kickback Statute and Travel Act Conspiracies

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A medical sales representative from Gloucester County, New Jersey, was convicted today on 18 counts related to defrauding public health insurance plans out of more than $4.6 million, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Moldovan Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Nicu Popescu today in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Popescu commended the relaunch of the U.S.-Moldova Strategic Dialogue ...


Courts orders Lancaster healthcare agency to pay more than $1.15M in back wages, damages after US Department of Labor investigation

News Release: LANCASTER, PA - A federal court entered a consent judgment against a Pennsylvania home healthcare agency and its owner after investigators found they denied 193 direct care workers overtime pay.