News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Senate Passes Legislation Renaming Department of Transportation Headquarters for Secretaries Coleman and Mineta

Senate Passes Legislation Renaming Department of Transportation Headquarters for Secretaries Coleman and Mineta


Senate and House Committee Leaders Renew Their Call to End Federal Mask Mandates

Senate and House Committee Leaders Renew Their Call to End Federal Mask Mandates


Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement for Hearing on EPA’s FY23 Budget Proposal

Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement for Hearing on EPA’s FY23 Budget Proposal


EPW Holds Hearing on Tennessee Valley Authority Nominees

EPW Holds Hearing on Tennessee Valley Authority Nominees


Carper, Capito, Boozman Applaud EPW Passage of Recycling and Composting Legislation

Carper, Capito, Boozman Applaud EPW Passage of Recycling and Composting Legislation


Decatur Woman Sentenced to Probation for Theft of
Government Property

Decatur Woman Sentenced to Probation for Theft of Government Property


North Providence Man Admits to Wire Fraud, Theft of
Government Funds

North Providence Man Admits to Wire Fraud, Theft of Government Funds


Federal court orders Salt Lake City supermarket not to interfere with US Labor Department investigation

Federal court orders Salt Lake City supermarket not to interfere with US Labor Department investigation


Working for $2.50 per hour: US Department of Labor’s crackdown on grossly exploitive, abusive pay practices in San Diego continues

Working for $2.50 per hour: US Department of Labor’s crackdown on grossly exploitive, abusive pay practices in San Diego continues


US Department of Labor investigation found Virginia Beach franchisee violated child labor laws, failed to pay employees overtime

US Department of Labor investigation found Virginia Beach franchisee violated child labor laws, failed to pay employees overtime


US Department of Labor seeks input from Nevada highway construction employers to establish accurate prevailing wage rates

US Department of Labor seeks input from Nevada highway construction employers to establish accurate prevailing wage rates


US Department of Labor investigation finds Virginia restaurants operator denied 55 workers at 6 locations $196K in overtime back wages

US Department of Labor investigation finds Virginia restaurants operator denied 55 workers at 6 locations $196K in overtime back wages


Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins Travels to Vienna for Key Conference on the Protection of Nuclear Material

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins will lead the U.S. delegation to the first ever Review Conference of the Parties to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, where she will deliver the national statement.


US Department of Labor recovers more than $1.9M in back wages for 139 workers of Tampa employer that missed several payrolls

US Department of Labor recovers more than $1.9M in back wages for 139 workers of Tampa employer that missed several payrolls



US Department of Labor investigation recovers $112K in overtime back wages, damages for 36 Detroit law firm workers

US Department of Labor investigation recovers $112K in overtime back wages, damages for 36 Detroit law firm workers


Investigation recovers $64K in back wages, damages from West Columbia used auto dealer who denied overtime to workers

Investigation recovers $64K in back wages, damages from West Columbia used auto dealer who denied overtime to workers


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Jamaican Prime Minister Holness

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness Friday in Washington, D.C. to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations with the United States, as Jamaica marks the 60th anniversary of its independence.


New York Man Sentenced To 56 Months In Prison For Defrauding Investors Of More Than $3.5 Million Through Securities Offering Scheme

New York Man Sentenced To 56 Months In Prison For Defrauding Investors Of More Than $3.5 Million Through Securities Offering Scheme


US Department of Labor recovers $538K in back wages, damages for 129 aviation maintenance, repair workers after finding overtime violations

US Department of Labor recovers $538K in back wages, damages for 129 aviation maintenance, repair workers after finding overtime violations