News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal jury returned guilty verdicts today against Defendant Thomas G. O’Lear, 57, of North Canton, following a five-day trial before Judge Dan Polster in Cleveland. O’Lear was convicted of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid out of approximately...


News Release: CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - The Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (“OVC") and the Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa will join communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services. This year’s observance takes place April 24-30 and features the theme, “Rights, access, equity, for all victims.".


Release: FOR INFORMATION AND ACTION. DA-2022-16. April 26, 2022 To: State and Territory Agricultural Regulatory OfficialsOn April 8, 2022, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) established a Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens or Mexfly) quarantine ...


Energy Department discusses Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment on April 26

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: BOSTON - A Boston Police Officer pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to failing to report gambling winnings on his tax returns.



News Release: Harrison, Ark.- The National Park Service (NPS) has purchased a 64 acre tract of land within the legislated boundaries of Buffalo National River, making it possible for all people to access this tract of land within the park. This formerly private inholding was an important key to completing a segment...


Davis Statement from Hearing on Construction Workforce Development and Job Creation

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-IL) from today’s hearing entitled, “Examining Workforce Development and Job Creation in Surface Transportation Construction":


Next 2020 Census Data Products to be Released in 2023

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today announced revised release dates for the next set of 2020 Census data products, starting with the release of the Demographic Profile and the Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC) in May 2023.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 27

Conservation Innovation Grants State Program grant opened on April 27.


There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on April 26.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that $95 million in funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission , which will provide the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners the ability to help conserve or restore more than 300,000 acres of wetland and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, songbirds and other birds across North America – including Canada and Mexico.


Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and government of South Africa as you celebrate 28 years of democracy.


Labor Department discusses Petition for Modification of Application of an Existing Mandatory Safety Standard on April 26

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Murray, Smith, Baldwin Reintroduce INFORM Act to Ensure People Aren’t Denied Key Info When Considering Lump-Sum Buyouts of Pension Benefits

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) reintroduced the Information Needed for Financial Options Risk Mitigation (INFORM) Act of 2022, which would require pension...


On the Occasion of Koningsdag in the Netherlands

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, it is my pleasure to congratulate the people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on your Koningsdag.


News Release: Special Advisor for the Summit of the Americas Christopher Dodd traveled to Bridgetown, Barbados, April 19-20 to meet with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to discuss regional priorities in advance of the Ninth Summit of the Americas this June in Los Angeles, California.


News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Gabriel Quinn Enos, 27, of Phoenix, Arizona, an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Susan M. Brnovich to 15 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Enos previously pleaded guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter.


In the Matter of: Arnoldo Vidaurri, 113 Coronado Ave., Laredo, TX 78043; Order Denying Export Privileges discussed on April 26 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Route 209 Commercial Vehicle Permits Available for Sale April 27, 2022

News Release: BUSHKILL, PA- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area announced today that 2022 commercial vehicle permits for US Route 209 will be available for purchase by qualifying commercial vehicle operators beginning today.