News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


News Release: DETROIT - The former President of the Madison District Public Schools Board of Education has been charged in an indictment with tax evasion and failure to file tax returns in connection with the President’s failure to report over $500,000 in income from a school district contractor, U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.


DOS-SAU grant application closes on June 1

Empowering Saudi Women through the Creation and Launch of an Entrepreneurs Networking and Mentorship Initiative grant opened on April 6.



Chairwoman Roybal-Allard Statement at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services FY23 Budget Request Hearing

Release: Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH), Chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on the fiscal year 2023 budget request for the Congressional Budget Office.


Wilkison: Congressman sentenced for hiding illegal campaign contributions that 'threatened the integrity of the American electoral system'

A federal jury concluded U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) is guilty of "concealing information and making false statements" to authorities who were investing illegal contributions into his 2016 re-election campaign.


Mayorkas: DHS will scrutinize 'employers who have a record of violating obligations'

Another 35,000 workers will be allowed in the United States through a rule for more H-2B temporary, nonagricultural worker visas for employers seeking to hire from April 1 through Sept. 30.


Hall: 'Public identified a need' for a new boat ramp at Belle Fourche Reservoir

Boaters visiting Belle Fourche Reservoir this year will be able to utilize a new boat ramp designed to allow more individuals to use the Gadens Point Recreation Area.


Raimondo: Investments 'will help to create jobs, build a more resilient workforce'

President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2023 budget supports the U.S. Department of Commerce’s investments supporting economic growth and making communities more climate resilient.


Eskin: Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program expanded to Montana to 'increase competition in agricultural markets across America'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced March 21 it will be expanding the Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for meat processors located in Montana.


Razdan Duggal: Nominee as ambassador to The Netherlands is 'genuinely committed to political advocacy'

Californian resident Shefali Duggal, the nominee as U.S. Ambassador to The Netherlands, said she remains committed to political advocacy.


Trottenberg: 'I am truly excited to see the incredible ideas' submitted by Women in Aviation Advisory Board

The Women in Aviation Advisory Board attended its final meeting March 21 and voted unanimously to submit its report to the Federal Aviation Administration.


Regan: Bradford Island added to the National Priorities List to help with 'long overdue cleanup'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated Bradford Island a Superfund site on the National Priorities List, meaning the site will now have special priority for cleanup among locations across the country, according to a March 17 EPA news release.


Longshore: ICE focus on individuals with 'foreign criminal warrants' resulted in arrest of Polish fugitive

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have reportedly expelled a foreign fugitive for money laundering, forgery and fraud.


Florida’s BayCare Health System and Hospital Affiliates Agree to Pay $20 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Impermissible Medicaid Donations

News Release: Florida’s BayCare Health System and Hospital Affiliates Agree to Pay $20 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Impermissible Medicaid Donations.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CONCORD - Michael Dukette, 31, of Nashua, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in federal court to possession of child sexual abuse material, United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.


U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Who Fled in 2016 to Avoid Trial for Child Pornography

News Release: Des Moines, IA - After nearly six years on the run, a Des Moines man who faked his own death and fled the state to avoid a trial on child pornography charges is back in custody.



Biden admin nominates Timmy Davis, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Qatar

President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Timmy Davis as U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar.