News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022



News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Defendant Millisen M. Martínez-Medina pleaded guilty before United States Magistrate Judge Camille Vélez-Rivé to 13 counts of theft of government funds from the Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program, announced W. Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico. She was charged in 12 separate cases regarding PUA fraud in April and October of 2021.


Special Advisor for the Summit of the Americas Christopher Dodd Travel to Barbados

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.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Multinational healthcare services company agrees to pay $550K to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at northern New Jersey location

News Release: MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - IQVIA Inc., a multinational healthcare services company, will pay $550,000 in back wages and interest to 984 qualified female and Black applicants as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs to resolve alleged hiring discrimination at its Parsippany, New Jersey, facility.


New fish bypass channel open at intake; Yellowstone River, Montana

New fish bypass channel open at intake; Yellowstone River, Montana


News Release: For almost four years, the Department of Justice has responsibly used the authority Congress granted it in the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 to protect critical department missions and the public, such as high-profile sporting events like the Super Bowl and the World Series, from the threat ...



Corps recreation sites host Earth Day celebration events

Corps recreation sites host Earth Day celebration events


National Park Service Director Sams visits parks in southeast Ohio for National Park Week

National Park Service Director Sams visits parks in southeast Ohio for National Park Week



DHS CWMD Convenes BioWatch Advisory Committee Senior Leadership Meeting with State and Local Leaders

DHS CWMD Convenes BioWatch Advisory Committee Senior Leadership Meeting with State and Local Leaders




Maywood Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

News Release: BENTON, Ill. - Antonio Ferto-Castorena, 31, of Maywood, Illinois, was sentenced on Thursday, April.


Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on April 25

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“Hack DHS” Program Successfully Concludes First Bug Bounty Program

“Hack DHS” Program Successfully Concludes First Bug Bounty Program


DHS Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Non-U.S. Travelers Entering the United States via Land Ports of Entry and Ferry Terminals

DHS Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Non-U.S. Travelers Entering the United States via Land Ports of Entry and Ferry Terminals


President Biden to Announce Uniting for Ukraine, a New Streamlined Process to Welcome Ukrainians Fleeing Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

President Biden to Announce Uniting for Ukraine, a New Streamlined Process to Welcome Ukrainians Fleeing Russia's Invasion of Ukraine