News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


News Release: A federal jury convicted a Texas physician of engaging in a scheme that fraudulently billed TRICARE, the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families, for toxicology and genetic tests that were not provided as represented and/or were medically unnecessary.


Local Tales Spun From Mine-18 During Blue Heron Ghost Train

News Release: Join Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area as we celebrate the time-honored tradition of storytelling in Kentucky during the 12th annual Blue Heron Ghost Train on Sept. 10, starting at 5:00 PM (ET),.


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes discussed on Aug. 31 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Ninth U.S.-Vietnam Asia-Pacific Dialogue

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink welcomed Vietnam Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu to Washington for the ninth U.S.-Vietnam Asia-Pacific Dialogue on August 30. Reflecting upon the strength of U.S.-Vietnam relations, the Assistant Secretary and Deputy...


News Release: TA’RON PHARR, also known as “250," 22, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 216 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for gang-related activity, including his role in a murder in Bridgeport’s East End in August 2018.


News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Monroeville, PA, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Gulpha Gorge Campground at Hot Springs National Park Sites #35-44 to Undergo Construction

News Release: Hot Springs, Ark. - Starting August 29th and extending through September 30th, 20 sites at Gulpha Gorge campground will be undergoing much-needed repairs. Sites #25-44 will be closed for this time period and will all be repaved, leveled, and in some cases, lengthened to accommodate larger Recreational Vehicles (RVs).


Federal Jury Convicts Man of Committing Murder to Maintain and Increase Position in Chicago Street Gang

News Release: CHICAGO - A federal jury has convicted a man of committing murder to maintain and increase his position in a violent Chicago street gang.


News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Philadelphia, PA, was found guilty after a four-day jury trial of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, U.S. Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Transportation Department set to publish a new notice on Sept. 1

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 1.



Jackson County man sentenced to 9 years in prison for orchestrating $50 million Ponzi scheme involving over-sized tires

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Jackson, Ohio man was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 108 months in prison for orchestrating a $50 million dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 50 investors.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $677,440 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Entrepreneurship Growth Efforts in Rural Huerfano County, Colorado

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $677,440 grant to Huerfano County, Colorado, to establish a business incubator program to support local, retail-based entrepreneurs. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Four members and associates of a neighborhood street gang in Hudson County, New Jersey, admitted their respective roles in a gang-related stabbing, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Aug. 31

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Firework Event, Willamette River, Portland, OR on Aug. 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CHICAGO (Aug. 19, 2022) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a notice of violation to Renergy, Inc. alleging permit violations at its Dovetail Energy facility in Greene County and Emerald Bio


News Release: SANTA ANA, California - A New Jersey man was sentenced today to 36 months in federal prison for posing as a former player for the New England Patriots, which allowed him to purchase family versions of the team’s 2016 Super Bowl championship ring - supposedly as gifts to relatives of quarterback Tom Brady - one of which was sold at auction for more than $337,000.



Granholm calls clean hydrogen 'an incredibly versatile tool' in fight against climate change

The U.S. Department of Energy is investing nearly $61 million in efforts to develop clean-hydrogen production to provide available and affordable energy production.