News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands on your 43rd Constitution Day. We are grateful the Marshall Islands and the United States continues to enjoy such a unique and historic friendship, epitomized by our Compact of Free Association.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Fiscal Year 2023 DOE Budget:"


Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument to help bolster population of sensitive species

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument to help bolster population of sensitive species



News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that MARIO MATEO TOMAS JOSE, a native of Mexico, was charged today in a one-count bill of information with illegally using a social security number to qualify for employment, in violation of Title 42, United States Code, Section 408(a)(7)(B).


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm for the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget.


DHS CWMD Assists to Keep the Boston Marathon Safe

News Release: WASHINGTON — On Apr 18, 2022, the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) assisted state and local law enforcement with protecting Boston Marathon participants and observers. A CWMD Mobile Detection Deployment Unit (MDDU) assisted the Boston Police Department and other first responder ...


Seasonal Allergies

News Release: Springtime is here-it’s warmer outside, the days are longer, and flowers are in full bloom. While many of us people pack away winter clothes and enjoy the change in weather, more than 50 million Americans are dealing with the return of seasonal allergy symptoms.



Newly Discovered Protein in Fungus Bypasses Plant Defenses

A protein that allows the fungus that causes white mold stem rot in more than 600 plant species to overcome plant defenses has been identified by a team of U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service and Washington State University scientists.


Justice Department discusses Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Purisys, LLC on April 28

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Department of Justice Recognizes Bronx Organization with Innovation in Victim Services Award

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Office for Victims of Crime, a component of the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs, presented staff of Barrier Free Living from Bronx, New York, with the Professional Innovation in Victim Services Award. This award category recognizes a program, organization, or individual who has helped to expand the reach of victims’ rights and services.


Leader Rodgers Urges Sec. Granholm to Say ‘Yes’ to American Energy and Lower Costs

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm for the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget.


USDA Designates Two Idaho Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


St. Louis steel manufacturer lowers injury rates by investing in safety training, equipment to protect workers on the job

News Release: ST. LOUIS ‒ Seeking to challenge an unfortunate fact in the cold steel manufacturing industry - where nearly 4 percent of all cold steel workers suffer recordable injuries each year - one Missouri company took action in 2016, setting a goal to change its safety culture to develop a better safety awareness and risk assessment of the potential for employee’s getting injured on the job.


Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Brandishing A Firearm During A Drug Deal

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Charlie Yancey, 29, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 7 years and a maximum of life in prison.



Timpanogos Cave National Monument begins Centennial Countdown

News Release: Timpanogos Cave National Monument begins Centennial Countdown.


Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by First Internet Bancorp

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by First Internet Bancorp, Fishers, Indiana, to acquire First Century Bancorp., Roswell, Georgia, and thereby indirectly acquire First Century Bank, National Association, Commerce, Georgia.


Marshalltown Man Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for His Role in Importing Methamphetamine Iowa from Mexico

News Release: A Marshalltown man, who was involved in the importation and distribution of thousands of kilograms of methamphetamine, was sentenced today, April 29, 2022, to over 20 years in federal prison.