News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Senator Murray Statement on Oklahoma’s Abortion Ban

Senator Murray Statement on Oklahoma’s Abortion Ban


Physician Partners of America to Pay $24.5 Million to Settle
Allegations of Unnecessary Testing, Improper Remuneration to
Physicians and a False Statement in Connection with COVID-19
Relief Funds

Physician Partners of America to Pay $24.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Unnecessary Testing, Improper Remuneration to Physicians and a False Statement in Connection with COVID-19 Relief Funds


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on April 12 by Agriculture Department

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



Philipsburg woman admits lying to receive federal Social Security and health benefits

News Release: MISSOULA - A Philipsburg woman accused of lying about her living arrangements and assets in order to receive more Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits and other federal aid than she was entitled to receive admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.


Two arraigned in $3 million COVID Unemployment Insurance Benefits scheme

Two arraigned in $3 million COVID Unemployment Insurance Benefits scheme


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with New Zealand MFAT Secretary Seed

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


El Paso Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography

News Release: EL PASO - An El Paso man was sentenced today to 17 years in prison for production of child pornography.


Energy Department discusses ECOsponsible, LLC; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation on April 12

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


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Kathryn Campbell to discuss actions allies and partners are taking to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and his enablers to account ...


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting April 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program - Region 5 grant opened on April 13.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 31

Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Funding- NEBRASKA grant opened on April 13.


SOON: Ways and Means SECURE 2.0 Heading to the House Floor

Later today, the House will vote on bipartisan legislation from the Ways and Means Committee that will help more Americans save for secure retirements.


News Release: ATLANTA - Paul D. Weir, John R. Morgan, M.D. and the company they created, Care Plus Management, LLC (“Care Plus"), along with 18 anesthesia entities that Care Plus owned and operated, agreed to pay $7.2 million to resolve allegations that they entered into kickback arrangements with referring physicians...


News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge today sentenced a Blount County man on gun and drug charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley.


US Department of Labor recovers $176K in back wages after investigation finds employer illegally shortchanged nine Bay Area health care workers

US Department of Labor recovers $176K in back wages after investigation finds employer illegally shortchanged nine Bay Area health care workers


Bureau of Land Management offers free events, hikes this summer at Headwaters Forest Reserve

News Release: ARCATA, Calif. - Outdoor enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Headwaters Forest Reserve this spring and summer, with free guided walks and events sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management and a partner group, Friends of Headwaters. Events are as follows:.


Release: WAUSAU The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Thursday, April 14 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA).


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


US Department of Labor recovers $153K for 17 shortchanged workers after investigation uncovers half-baked overtime policies, child labor violations

US Department of Labor recovers $153K for 17 shortchanged workers after investigation uncovers half-baked overtime policies, child labor violations