News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


There was activity on one bill related to the Education and Labor Committee on April 18.


News Release: After serving over 43 years as a prosecutor in South Dakota, United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced today that he intends to retire. Holmes, a Custer, South Dakota native, began his career as a prosecutor in 1978 as a clinical law intern in the Pennington County States Attorney’s Office while...


Chinese embassy spokesman: 'Repatriating corrupt fugitives' is a 'just cause' recognized internationally

Is it a “fox hunt” for suspects wanted in China or repeated violations of international laws? Are the Chinese ignoring the rights of people living in the United States by seizing them and forcing them to return to China against their will?


News Release: ALBUQERQUE, N.M. - Jayvian Chee, 19, of Mescalero, New Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court on April 15 to Cyberstalking. Chee is currently out of custody awaiting sentencing, which has not been scheduled.


News Release: Tampa - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today the first quarter results of the Middle District of Florida’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) strategy. Over the past three months, PSN prosecutors in the Middle District of Florida have prosecuted 130 defendants for federal firearms and violent crime offenses. Those prosecutions have removed more than 300 firearms from our streets. (See chart for case details).


Bears with cubs are emerging from dens in Teton County

News Release: JACKSON, WY- Grizzly bears with cubs have begun emerging from their dens in Teton County. As bears become active this spring, BearWise Jackson Hole reminds residents and visitors to secure attractants of any kind and be bear aware.


News Release: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is actively recruiting volunteers as we move forward with the creation and utilization of our volunteer Trail Crew. Trail crew members will assist park staff with the maintenance and upkeep of the 12 mile long 6 to 10 Trail, that follows the historic...


Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Over Seven Years In Prison For Armed Robberies Of Cell Phone Stores

News Release: LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas man was sentenced today to seven years and 10 months in prison for his role in two armed robberies of cell phone stores in the Las Vegas area.


News Release: Lakewood, Colo. - Following an injunction from the Western District of Louisiana, today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office issued a final Environmental Assessment and sale notice for the June 2022 Sale.



DOS: International travelers should still 'consider COVID-19 conditions and restrictions' abroad

The U.S. Department of State is reexamining how COVID-19 concerns factor into how it determines Travel Advisory (TA) levels it issues for U.S. citizens traveling abroad


Acting Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Bray’s Trip to Belgium

Release: Acting Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Leah Bray will travel to Brussels, Belgium from April 19 to 22 as part of the U.S. delegation for the third High Level Meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China on April 21. Acting Coordinator Bray will meet with NATO Allies and EU partners to discuss ...


Attorney Convicted of Tax Fraud Offenses

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden today found DERON D. FREEMAN, 47, of Glastonbury, guilty of tax fraud offenses.


How politicians on Energy and Commerce Committee dealt with bills on April 18

There was activity on one bill related to the Energy and Commerce Committee on April 18.


News Release: Colorado Substance Abuse Treatment Clinic and Owner Agree to Settle False Claims Act Allegations.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm was sentenced on April 11, 2022, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.


First Look: Proposed Chisos Mountains Lodge Replacement

News Release: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS - To celebrate National Park Week, Big Bend National Park staff invite you to participate in a special virtual presentation on Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Central Time. Please join Big Bend National Park Superintendent Bob Krumenaker, and Debbie Cooper, principal from Architectural Resources Group, for a special “first look" presentation on the current status and future of the Chisos Mountains Lodge.


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Two men have pleaded guilty to federal crimes for their roles in paying and receiving secret political contributions through a middleman. Today, a former Indianapolis-based casino executive pleaded guilty to causing the casino company to make false statements on its federal tax return...


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Zimbabwe as you celebrate the 42nd anniversary of your country’s independence.


Woodbury County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

News Release: Lang had seven convictions for illegally carrying knives and five more for possession of drugs when he was caught with a knife and 100 grams of meth for distribution.