News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Former Sri Lankan Ambassador Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Sri Lankan Government

Former Sri Lankan Ambassador Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Sri Lankan Government


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Momen

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, to celebrate and reflect on the 50th anniversary of U.S.-Bangladesh relations.


US Department of Labor announces extension of comment period for proposed amendments to its exemption procedures

US Department of Labor announces extension of comment period for proposed amendments to its exemption procedures


Ms-13 Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy and Conspiring to Commit Multiple Murders

Ms-13 Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy and Conspiring to Commit Multiple Murders


PBGC Approves Special Financial Assistance Application

PBGC Approves Special Financial Assistance Application


Mclean Man Sentenced for Sexually Exploiting Multiple Minors

Mclean Man Sentenced for Sexually Exploiting Multiple Minors


ICYMI: Wicker Opposes Alvaro M. Bedoya for Federal Trade Commission

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, yesterday delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor ahead of a Senate vote on a motion to discharge the nomination of Alvaro M. Bedoya for Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC).


PBGC Approves Special Financial Assistance Application

PBGC Approves Special Financial Assistance Application


Federal Inmate Sentenced For Possessing A Weapon At FCI Schuylkill

Federal Inmate Sentenced For Possessing A Weapon At FCI Schuylkill


US Department of Labor awards more than $189M to support workforce agencies’ efforts to help unemployed workers find good jobs

US Department of Labor awards more than $189M to support workforce agencies’ efforts to help unemployed workers find good jobs


Rochester Man Sentenced To 10 Years’ Imprisonment In Multi-Million Dollar Nationwide Ponzi Scheme

Rochester Man Sentenced To 10 Years’ Imprisonment In Multi-Million Dollar Nationwide Ponzi Scheme


US Department of Labor cites Wisconsin manufacturer
after machine seriously injures worker

US Department of Labor cites Wisconsin manufacturer after machine seriously injures worker


Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Crime

Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Crime


Oversight Committee Hearing Highlights Democratic Efforts to Move Toward Universal Health Care Coverage

Yesterday, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Cori Bush, convened a hearing to examine legislative solutions to expand access to affordable health care and move towards universal coverage—including proposals like the Medicare for All Act, which would establish a national, single-payer health insurance program.


Secretary Walsh joins Vice President Kamala Harris to announce first ever national
emphasis program to protect workers from indoor and outdoor heat hazards

Secretary Walsh joins Vice President Kamala Harris to announce first ever national emphasis program to protect workers from indoor and outdoor heat hazards


Alabama Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Firearms Offenses in District of Columbia and Alabama

Alabama Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Firearms Offenses in District of Columbia and Alabama


Two Individuals Indicted and Arrested for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

Two Individuals Indicted and Arrested for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft


Ahead of the 2022 NCAA March Madness Finals, Maloney, Speier, and Sherrill Introduce Legislation to Address Gender Disparities in College Sports

Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Jackie Speier, Committee Member and Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, and Rep. Mikie Sherrill, introduced the Gender Equity in College Sports Commission Act to ensure gender equity across all National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) athletic programs.


Stoughton Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Bank Robberies in Wisconsin & Tennessee

Stoughton Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Bank Robberies in Wisconsin & Tennessee


Comer & Spartz Call for Oversight Hearing on Ukraine Aid

House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Representative Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), and Committee Republicans today called on Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) to hold a hearing to oversee and evaluate the federal government’s performance and effectiveness in the distribution of U.S. taxpayer dollars in Ukraine.