News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance at the Launch of the 2022 Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis in Bangladesh

This announcement demonstrates our solidarity with Rohingya and the generous communities hosting them as well as our ongoing commitment to strengthening the international response to the Rohingya crisis and the escalating violence in Burma.


News Release: Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that DAVID HU, former managing partner and chief investment officer of the Manhattan-based investment advisory firm International Investment Group (“IIG"), was sentenced today to 12 years in prison for his role in...



Ozark National Scenic Riverways issues two concession prospectuses

Ozark National Scenic Riverways issues two concession prospectuses


Carper Statement on SCOTUS Clean Water Act Determination

Carper Statement on SCOTUS Clean Water Act Determination


Public Designation of Former Officials of the Republic of North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption

Release: The U.S. Department of State has publicly designated former Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Nikola Gruevski and former Director of the Department for Security and Counterintelligence (UBK) Sasho Mijalkov as well as Gordana Tadić of Bosnia and Herzegovina from the chief prosecutor’s...


Capito, Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Clarify Biden Cannot Unilaterally Declare “Climate Emergency”

Capito, Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Clarify Biden Cannot Unilaterally Declare “Climate Emergency”


Manteno Man Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison for Child Pornography Crimes

News Release: URBANA, Ill. - A Manteno, Illinois, man, Mark C. Devries, 43, of the 200 block of Raven Dr., was sentenced today to 87 months’ (seven years, three months) imprisonment for distribution and possession of child pornography.


Two Scientists Named to ARS Science Hall of Fame

Two scientists have earned a place in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Science Hall of Fame for their pioneering and impactful research in human nutritional health and biobased product development.Lindsay H.


Lowery appointed U.S. Attorney

News Release: HOUSTON - Jennifer B. Lowery has taken the oath of office to remain as chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX).


Opening Statement of Ranking Member Capito for Hearing on EPA’s Proposed Budget

Opening Statement of Ranking Member Capito for Hearing on EPA’s Proposed Budget


Celebrate International Dark Sky Week at Cape Lookout National Seashore Discover the Night on April 22 and 23 at the Harkers Island Visitor Center

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week at Cape Lookout National Seashore Discover the Night on April 22 and 23 at the Harkers Island Visitor Center


Vilsack: Opening up cropland creates 'detrimental impact' on climate change mitigation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reportedly rejected a request by multiple agricultural groups to ease Conservation Reserve Program obligations to mitigate food shortages anticipated from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.


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

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


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


Prescribed Burns Restoring National Forests in Arkansas and Oklahoma to Health

Throughout the early wet springs months this year fires could be seen across the landscape in Arkansas and Oklahoma National Forests.


Wildland Fire Crews Conducting Prescribed Burns at Kings Mountain National Military Park

News Release: Blacksburg, SC - Kings Mountain National Military Park announced today, a series of prescribed burns will be conducted within the park boundaries through the end of May.Locations to be burned are as follows.


Three California Women Indicted For Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud And Related Offenses

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on March 23, 2022, Davida Algie Fortenberry, Laje Elise Ford, and Chartanae Ajanee Lovely, all from Oakland, California, were indicted by a federal grand jury on wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges.


Rangers rescue stranded backcountry skier in Grand Teton National Park

Rangers rescue stranded backcountry skier in Grand Teton National Park


News Release: Health & Wellness Well Within Reach: National Park Service Wellness Challenge Kicks Off at Missouri’s Seven National Park Service Sites.