News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Stepan Company; Correction discussed on Dec. 15 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020 discussed on Dec. 15 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Connecticut Man Sentenced to 7 ½ years for Firearm Charge

News Release: PORTLAND, Maine: A Connecticut man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Portland today for possessing a stolen firearm.


FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Transit Worker and Rider Safety (TWRS) Best Practices Research Project discussed on Dec. 15 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a six page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Updates New Chemical Review Program Webpage, Metrics, Affirming Commitment to Increased Transparency

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a redesign and updates to the statistics webpage for the New Chemicals Review Program. The update includes additional information and metrics on the Agency’s review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), ...


Two Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Illegal Narcotics and Firearms

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that two defendants who were found guilty of trafficking narcotics in the Shreveport/Bossier City area have been sentenced by United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr.



Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty For his Role in a Robbery Spree Targeting Latino Businesses in North Philadelphia One Year Ago

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Omar White-Davis, 28, of Philadelphia, PA, pleaded guilty today to two counts of attempted Hobbs Act robbery, one count of Hobbs Act robbery, and one count of carrying and using a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.


Kansas Veteran Sentenced for Defrauding the VA

News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN.- A Kansas man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $537,000 in restitution for defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of disability benefits.


Federal Inmate Receives 9-Month Consecutive Prison Term for Possession of Contraband

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Matthew S. Kirst, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution at Oxford, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 9 months in federal prison for possessing contraband in prison. Kirst pleaded guilty to the charge on Sept. 12, 2022.


Peter D. Leary Sworn in as 17th Presidentially Appointed U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia

News Release: MACON, Ga. - Peter D. Leary was officially sworn in today as the 17th presidentially appointed U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia.


Senate Passes Peters and Grassley Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments, including adversaries like the Chinese...


Notice published by State Department on Dec. 15

The US State Department published a two page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Atlantic County Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Targeting State Health Benefits Programs

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - An Atlantic County man was sentenced today to 37 months for his role in defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, Attorney for the United State Vikas Khanna announced.


Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (22-1.5e); Correction discussed on Dec. 15 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairwoman Maloney Applauds House Passage of Bill to Prevent Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisitions

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement after the House voted favorably 219 to 205 last night to pass S. 3905, the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act...


NEWS UPDATE #5: TC Energy Pipeline Rupture and Oil Discharge Near Washington, Kansas

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 15, 2022) – On-scene coordinators (OSCs) and a public information officer (PIO) from EPA Region 7 continue to remain on-scene at the pipeline rupture and oil discharge near Washington, Kansas.


Ohio man admits to soliciting child pornography from 9-year-old Wetzel County victim

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Steven Wolford, of Cadiz, Ohio, has admitted to a child pornography charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board BenMAP and Benefits Methods Panel on Dec. 15

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Turkey’s Conviction and Sentencing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

News Release: The United States is deeply troubled and disappointed by a Turkish court’s verdict against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, sentencing him to two years and seven months in prison and banning him from political activity. His conviction is inconsistent with respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, ...