News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


New York City Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Possessing Ammunition as a Felon

News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Stephon Williams, age 38, of Brooklyn, New York, pled guilty today to possessing ammunition as a previously convicted felon. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman, Matthew Scarpino, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Buffalo Field Office, and Timothy Walker, Port Director-Alexandria Bay Port of Entry, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).


DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting April 13

Science Needs for Bird Habitat Conservation in the Upper Mississippi / Great Lakes Joint Venture Region 3 grant opened on April 13.


Leader Rodgers: For Energy Security & Lower Prices, We Must Flip the Switch

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the Biden administration issuing a national waiver for E15 gasoline to be used this summer.


Wilson Man Sentenced to More Than 9 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery and Shooting During One-Day Crime Spree

News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - A Wilson man was sentenced today to 110 months in prison after stealing a firearm, robbing a man at gunpoint, and shooting at another man all on one day. On Sept. 2, 2021, Gregory Antawn Joyner pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm as a Convicted Felon.


Commerce Department discusses Expanded Collaborative Search Pilot Program-New Combined Petition Option For Participation; Withdrawal on April 12

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Asbestos Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos; Regulation of Certain Conditions of Use Under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) discussed on April 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Khmer New Year 2022

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the Cambodian people on the occasion of the Khmer New Year.


Two Sentenced for Conspiring with State Contractor in Multi-million Dollar Unemployment Fraud Scheme

News Release: DETROIT - A couple from Detroit was sentenced today for their role in a multi-million dollar unemployment insurance fraud scheme aimed at defrauding the State of Michigan and the U.S. Government of funds earmarked for unemployment assistance during the COVID19 pandemic, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.


Agreement Reached with City of Springfield Reforming its Police Department’s Unconstitutional Practices

News Release: Settlement will resolve claims that the Springfield officers engaged in a pattern or practice of excessive force that deprived individuals of their rights.



Environmental Protection Agency discusses Revision of Approved State Primacy Program for the State of Nevada on April 12

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact in the State of Minnesota discussed on April 12 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Registered Sex Offender from Mandan, ND, Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Crimes Related to International Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Acts with a Minor

News Release: BISMARCK - Interim United States Attorney Nicholas W. Chase announced that on April 12, 2022, U.S. District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor sentenced Maurice Robert Thill, Age 60 from Mandan, ND, to 40 years in federal prison for the charges of Count 1 - Failure of Registered Sex Offender to Report International...


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and High Commissioner Grandi reaffirmed the strong collaboration between the United States ...



Ulster County Dentist Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Acquiring and Obtaining Oxycodone

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Vivian Letizia, age 63, of Stone Ridge, New York, pled guilty today to acquiring and obtaining a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, deception, or subterfuge. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Timothy Foley, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division.


Parsons: 'We encourage all data users to attend' the National Agriculture Statistics Service biannual meeting

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service will hold its biannual data users' meeting to share statistical program changes and to seek input on agriculture programs.


Granholm: 'We must sharply decrease our carbon pollution now' in response to report

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm released a statement April 4 in response to an AR6 Working Group III report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.


Department of Commerce: Former North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina officials designated for 'significant corruption'

The U.S. Department of State has publicly designated the former prime minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, its former director of the Department for Security and Counterintelligence and former chief prosecutor in Bosnia and Herzegovina for their involvement in significant corruption.