News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Metric Lab Services, Metric Management Services LLC, Spectrum Diagnostic Labs LLC, and Owners Agree to Pay $5.7 Million to Settle Allegations of False Claims for Unnecessary Genetic Testing


USBR's Touton presents individual, organizational 'distinguished safety awards' to California-Great Basin Region

In a recent news release, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation confirmed new awards for the California-Great Basin Region offices.


Laplace Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from Church


Federal Jury Convicts Antlers Resident Of Aggravated Sexual Abuse In Indian Country


Donaldsonville Woman Indicted for Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud


Public notices: State Department publishes 6 in July

There were six notices published by the State Department in July, according to the Federal Register.


Florida Man Charged with $1.6 Million Cares Act Loan Fraud Scheme


Cardiac Device Manufacturer Biotronik Inc. Agrees to Pay Nearly $13 Million To Settle Allegations of Improper Payments to Doctors


St. Paul Felon Indicted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm


Robbinsdale Felon Indicted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm


Peters & Portman Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Americans from Weapons of Mass Destruction and Improve Health Security at DHS Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) to significantly enhance the federal government’s ability to detect, recognize, and evaluate threats from weapons of mass destruction has advanced in the Senate. The bill would reauthorize the...


Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm


Illinois Man Sentenced to Nearly a Decade in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms


Stephen K. Bannon Found Guilty by Jury of Two Counts of Contempt of Congress


G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Preserving Peace and Stability Across the Taiwan Strait

News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.


Release: The August 9 election will be an opportunity for Kenya to showcase its democracy to the world. I urge all Kenyans to support free and fair elections that are conducted peacefully both in word and in deed. A peaceful and transparent democratic process that reflects the will of the Kenyan people will further strengthen Kenya’s role as a regional and global leader and help deliver a more prosperous and secure future for all Kenyans.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced grant awards to 32 industry-led workforce training partnerships across the country as part of the $500 million Good Jobs Challenge funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The Good Jobs Challenge is administered by the Commerce...


US Department of Labor, Esri agree to resolve alleged pay discrimination at California headquarters; company to pay $2.3M to 176 female workers

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a conciliation agreement with Esri-based in Redlands, California, to resolve preliminary findings of a federal compliance evaluation that allege the company paid 176 female employees less than their male counterparts in 2017.


News Release: TULELAKE, California- Pavement preservation work on roads and areas within Lava Beds National Monument is set to begin Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Work will begin near the entrance station at the north end of the park and continue south through the rest of the summer and early fall. In addition to the main...


There was activity on three bills related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Aug. 3.