News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Release: On this day three years ago, hundreds of thousands of Sudanese people embarked on a peaceful sit-in, demanding the opportunity to shape their country’s destiny. The sit-in included Sudanese from all walks of life and all parts of the country: doctors and farmers, women and youth, people hailing from...


“ISSUES OF THE DAY“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H4119-H4124 on April 1


USDA-FAS-GP-10961 grant application closes on June 6

FY 2022 Scientific Cooperation Research Program grant opened on April 5.


USDOJ-OJP-BJA grant application closes on June 1

BJA FY 22 Collaborative Crisis Response and Intervention Training Program grant opened on April 5.


News Release: LOS ANGELES - A former UCLA decathlete who also competed with the Philippines national team was arrested this morning on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he fraudulently raised more than $37 million from investors who were told their funds would be used to finance companies marketing cannabis vape pens.



Opening of Trial of Former Janjaweed Commander for Atrocities in Darfur

Release: The United States welcomes the opening of trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague in the case against Ali Mohammed Ali Abd-al Rahman, a former Janjaweed commander also known as Ali Kushayb. This marks the beginning of the first trial against any senior leader for crimes committed by the Omar al-Bashir regime and government-supported forces following the genocide and other atrocities in Darfur.


INL Site Tested Retrieval Technologies Prior to Joining National Priorities List

News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Following several buried waste exhumation projects in the 1970s, the DOE Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site tested technologies to allow for a larger waste retrieval effort and attempt to minimize the spread of contaminated soil.


Pea Ridge National Military Park hosts Solar program and Star Party Saturday, April 9, 2022.

News Release: Pea Ridge National Military Park hosts Solar Program and Star Party presented by the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society Saturday, April 9, 2022.


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes and congratulations to the people and government of Senegal on the 62nd anniversary of your independence.


April 2022 Notice of Flight Operations

News Release: Hawaii National Park, HAWAIʻI - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2021.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Dorothy Natividad, of Vallejo, has paid $116,900 in damages and civil penalties to resolve allegations that she knowingly made false statements to obtain benefits from both the Food Stamp/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the “Keep Your Home California" Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Program, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


$100 Million in Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

Release: The world has been shocked and appalled by the atrocities committed by Russia’s forces in Bucha and across Ukraine. Ukraine’s forces bravely continue to defend their country and their freedom, and the United States, along with our Allies and partners, stand steadfast in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.


Chair Pingree Statement at National Tribal Organizations Public Witness Hearing for FY23

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 Government Accountability Office.


News Release: SAVANNAH, GA - Due to a project that will restrict access to the fort, visitor center, and restrooms, the park will be CLOSED for public safety on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Park anticipates re-opening Thursday, April 7, 2022. We are sorry for the inconvenience.


Morganton, N.C. Man Is Sentenced To 13+ Years For Transportation Of Child Pornography

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Martin Lee McGee, 32, of Morganton, N.C., was sentenced to 160 months in federal prison today for transporting child pornography, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. In addition to the prison term, McGee was ordered to serve a lifetime of...


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released the following joint statement after the House of Representatives passed two health bills today...


News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Mounds View man has been charged with tax evasion for failing to pay several years’ worth of payroll taxes, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


News Release: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS - On April 6th and 7th, Big Bend National Park staff plan to initiate a 43-acre prescribed burn along the Rio Grande. Fire managers will be using prescribed fire as a natural resource habitat treatment to control exotic giant cane. The project area is located along the River...