News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Russia’s Suspension from the UN Human Rights Council

Release: By suspending Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, countries around the world chose to hold Moscow to account today for gross and systematic violations of human rights in its premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war of choice against Ukraine. We have seen growing evidence of Russia’s brutal...


Agriculture Department discusses Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2022; Correction on April 6

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.




Transportation Department discusses Proposed Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Amber 2 (A-2); Northway, AK on April 6

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Postal Worker Sentenced for Issuing Money Orders Without Receiving Full Payment

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States District Judge Lance M. Africk sentenced SHANNEL SMITH, age 41, of Orleans Parish, Louisiana, to three (3) years of probation for issuing money orders without receiving full payment, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. The sentencing occurred on April 6, 2022.


News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a full committee hearing on HHS’ budget and priorities...


There was activity on seven bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on April 7.


News Release: BLUEFIELD, W.Va. - After two days of trial, a federal jury convicted Kenneth Owens, 58, of Surveyor, today of attempted enticement of a West Virginia minor to engage in sexual activity.


DOI grant application closes on June 7

Heritage (Tourism) Oportunities in Hawai'i (HŌ'IHI) NATIVE Act Grant Program for Native Hawaian Organizations grant opened on April 7.


Convicted health care fraudsters charged under False Claims Act

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The owner and administrator of Texas-based Merida hospice and home health entities have been named in a multi-million-dollar whistleblower lawsuit, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Release: House Appropriations Committee Chair and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on Social and Emotional Learning and Whole Child Approaches in K-12 Education.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: It is my honor to be here with you this afternoon on the solemn occasion of Kwibuka 28. Thank you to Ambassador Mukantabana for inviting me. It is a privilege to be here as we come together to “Remember, Unite, and Renew.".


Labor Department discusses MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition on April 5

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


McAllen woman pleads guilty to exporting pistols to Mexico

News Release: McALLEN, Texas - A 33-year-old McAllen resident has admitted to illegally exporting firearms and ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Illinois Man Admits Stealing Unemployment Insurance Benefits while Incarcerated

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Illinois man today admitted that he used other individuals’ personal identification information to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits while he was incarcerated, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on April 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Robert Eugene Wilson, of Wheeling, West Virginia, has admitted to a child pornography charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.