News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Traildogs take a bite out of thistle weed at USACE Vicksburg District’s Lake Ouachita

Traildogs take a bite out of thistle weed at USACE Vicksburg District’s Lake Ouachita


Rodgers to Secretary Becerra: HHS Must Abandon its Political Agenda and Rebuild Trust with the American People

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on HHS’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget.


Three Men Charged With Federal Firearm Violations After Exchange of Gunfire in Suburban Chicago Parking Lot

Three Men Charged With Federal Firearm Violations After Exchange of Gunfire in Suburban Chicago Parking Lot


Illinois Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Armed Robbery of Lake Delton Store

Illinois Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Armed Robbery of Lake Delton Store


Rodgers & Upton Call on DOE Secretary Granholm to Secure America’s Nuclear Energy

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm calling on her to ensure American leadership by securing America’s nuclear energy sector.


Wise County Man Sentenced for Possession of Fentanyl, Guns Following Single-Vehicle Crash

Wise County Man Sentenced for Possession of Fentanyl, Guns Following Single-Vehicle Crash


22-025 Lower Monumental Dam closes public dam crossing until May 30 to perform spillway maintenance

22-025 Lower Monumental Dam closes public dam crossing until May 30 to perform spillway maintenance


Corps of Engineers builds temporary levees in Valley City, North Dakota

Corps of Engineers builds temporary levees in Valley City, North Dakota


Finance Committee and the bills it addressed on April 27

There was activity on two bills related to the Finance Committee on April 27.



U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Leasing Tugboat to Serve Great Lakes for Next Five Years

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Leasing Tugboat to Serve Great Lakes for Next Five Years


Wild Horse facility quarantined due to disease outbreak

Wild Horse facility quarantined due to disease outbreak



The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Central Illinois Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Traffic Cocaine in Chicago

Central Illinois Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Traffic Cocaine in Chicago


News Release: ST. LOUIS-The National Park Service will not illuminate the Gateway Arch at night from May 1-14, 2022, due to the spring bird migration season.


Bogalusa Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Violating the Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Acts

Bogalusa Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Violating the Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Acts


Capitol Heights, Maryland Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Possession With Intent To Distribute Controlled Substances and Federal Firearm Charges

Capitol Heights, Maryland Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Possession With Intent To Distribute Controlled Substances and Federal Firearm Charges


Orleans Parish Man Pleads Guilty to Carjackings and Weapons Charges

Orleans Parish Man Pleads Guilty to Carjackings and Weapons Charges


Upper Marlboro Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

Upper Marlboro Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy