News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross and Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division announced today that Charles Jones, 49, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $2,000,000 fine. Jones also pleaded guilty to a violation of supervised release.


Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the Togolese people a happy National Day.


Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment discussed on April 26 by Energy Department

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


Chairman Ryan Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Architect of the Capitol

Release: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Chair of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the United States Forest Service Hearing.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairman Ryan Statement at the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Library of Congress

Release: Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), Chair of the Defense Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the subcommittee's CLOSED hearing on the United States Special Operations Command.


Tulsa Man Sentenced for Burglary and Assault that Resulted in Substantial Bodily Injury

News Release: A Tulsa man who battered a former dating partner and threatened to kill her was sentenced in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Gibbs Statement from Hearing on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Program Budgets

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Ranking Member Bob Gibbs (R-OH) from today’s hearing entitled, “Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs":


Alongside President Biden, Senator Murray Pushes for Bold Action to Lower Child Care and Prescription Drug Costs

News Release: Senator Murray: “Helping people and solving problems-that’s our job, and we can help working families by putting money back in their pockets and taking a little stress off their shoulders."


Winston-Salem Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: Greensboro, NC - Jose Mondujano-Hernandez, 25, was sentenced on April 27, 2022, to a total of 300 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Sandra J. Hairston, United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, made the announcement.



News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.


News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI"), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment in White Plains federal court charging ADAM...


News Release: BUFFALO, NY-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Charles Jones, 49, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $2,000,000 fine. Jones also pleaded guilty to a violation of supervised release.


News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Each year in April, the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), by taking time to honor victims of crime and those who advocate on their behalf.




APHIS Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Animal Welfare Regulations for Birds

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending the comment period on a proposal to establish animal welfare regulations for birds, to allow the public an additional 30 days to prepare and submit comments.



Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces discussed on April 26 by Energy Department

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