News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

Four Individuals Charged with Conspiring to Launder Money Obtained from Romance Scams

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Four individuals were charged with conspiring to launder money taken from victims across the United States, many of whom were elderly, as a part of a series of romance scams, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Transportation Department discusses Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Coeur D'Alene-Pappy Boyington Field, ID on April 12

By US DOT Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

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

Foxx on the Return of Card Check

By Press release submission | Apr 13, 2022

Foxx on the Return of Card Check

Brockton Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearms

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

News Release: BOSTON - A Brockton man was sentenced on Monday, April 11, 2022, in connection with attempting to purchase six firearms from an undercover agent.

Biden’s DOL Owes Independent Contractors Clarity and Certainty

By Press release submission | Apr 13, 2022

Biden’s DOL Owes Independent Contractors Clarity and Certainty

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.1 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance for Biotechnology Expansion to Develop Treatments for COVID-19 in Brooklyn, New York

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to BioBAT, Inc., Brooklyn, New York, for the renovation of workspace designated for two biotechnology companies.

Baton Rouge Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Receipt of Child Pornography

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Jason L. Istre, age 45, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick to receipt of child pornography. As a result of his conviction, Istre faces a significant term of imprisonment, a fine, and a period of supervised release, which includes sex offender registration requirements.

Barnstable Man Sentenced for Selling "Ghost Guns"

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

News Release: Convicted felon sold ghost guns to undercover agent on multiple occasions.

Former Bank Employee Admits Role in Fraud Scheme

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DAYQUAN FITZGERALD-WILLIAMS, 26, formerly of Connecticut and currently residing in North Carolina, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today via videoconference before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden to conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes discussed on April 12 by Transportation Department

By US DOT Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Lee County Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

News Release: Fort Myers - U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber today sentenced Jarvis Bernard Bowens (35, Lehigh Acres) to 25 years in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Bowens had pleaded guilty on January 6, 2022.

Senator Murray Joins Planned Parenthood Leaders to Celebrate New Title X Funding for Washington State, Vows to Defend Reproductive Rights Amid Republican Attacks

By Press release submission | Apr 13, 2022

Senator Murray Joins Planned Parenthood Leaders to Celebrate New Title X Funding for Washington State, Vows to Defend Reproductive Rights Amid Republican Attacks

Agriculture Department discusses National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection; Committee and Charter Reestablish on April 12

By USDA Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

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

Senator Murray Calls on FDA to Strengthen Lagging Food and Nutrition Regulation Efforts

By Press release submission | Apr 13, 2022

Senator Murray Calls on FDA to Strengthen Lagging Food and Nutrition Regulation Efforts

DOI-FWS grant application closes on Oct. 31

By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program - Base Funding grant opened on April 13.

Senator Murray Calls on FDA to Quickly Address Unacceptable, Longstanding Food Safety Failures

By Press release submission | Apr 13, 2022

Senator Murray Calls on FDA to Quickly Address Unacceptable, Longstanding Food Safety Failures

Filing of Plats of Survey: Alaska discussed on April 12 by Interior Department

By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

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

Former U.S. Department of Homeland Security Official Agrees to Pay $10,000 to Resolve Conflict-of-Interest and False Claims Act Allegations

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2022

News Release: Kenneth J. Buck, Ph.D., the former Executive Director of the Office of Management Integration at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has agreed to pay $10,000 to resolve allegations that he violated conflict-of-interest rules in connection with a DHS contract following his departure from the agency ...