News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Mexican national admits to smuggling bundles of cocaine in car battery


Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm


Former Member of the National Guard Sentenced for Possessing a Firearm While Engaging in Violent Extremist Online Discussions


BioReference Laboratories, parent company agree to pay $9.85 million to resolve 'False Claims Act violations'

In a lawsuit settled July 14, BioReference Laboratories and their parent company have agreed to pay $9.85 million in damages to victims of their alleged violations regarding false claims and failing to make the best medical decisions for their patients.


US Department of Labor cites Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. after ammonia leak, hospitalized workers, led to evacuation of Canton poultry processing plant

News Release: CANTON, GA - A federal workplace safety investigation into a Jan. 19, 2022, ammonia leak that hospitalized two workers and led to the evacuation of about 50 workers at a Canton poultry processing plant found their employer might have prevented the incident by ensuring required safety standards were followed.


Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals discussed on July 29 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Aug. 1 sees Congressional Record publish “SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

The Congressional Record published “SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on Aug. 1.


Bolwerk: NOAA group working to determine 'abalone recovery and sustainability strategies'

An Alaska abalone working group has been established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries and Alaska Sea Grant, bringing together stakeholders from the federal, state and Tribal governments.


What did Interior Department publish on July 29?

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


15 press releases published in July by Occupational Safety and Health Administration

There were 15 press releases published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in July.


There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 4.


Transportation Secretary Buttigieg: Program will 'help communities protect their transportation infrastructure from extreme weather'

Transportation Secretary, Peter Buttigieg, will announce a new program designed to help communities better prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather.



Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Attacks on Media and Law Enforcement Officers During Capitol Breach


“Text of Senate Amendment 5189“ was published in the Senate section on pages S3811-S3814 on Aug. 1


Former Nurse Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Fentanyl


Former California Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violations for Assaults on Inmates and Cover Up Inside CSP-Sacramento


Former Long Beach Police Officer Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Child Pornography While on Duty


August 2022 Calendar

News Release: NICHOLASVILLE, KY - The National Park Service (NPS) is excited to announce the August Calendar at Camp Nelson National Monument. The calendar features National Night Out and the History at Sunset Series.