News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Group Home Owners Sentenced in $1 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

News Release: A Texas married couple was sentenced today for a $1 million Medicare fraud scheme, including violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute.


Transportation Department discusses Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting on Nov. 30

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Nov. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management Redding Field Office will conduct prescribed burning projects in the Swasey Recreation Area through Dec. 9. Smoke may be visible in west Redding as fire crews complete fuels projects to remove piles of brush and other vegetation.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Colorado Springs Woman Pleads Guilty in Teenager’s Fentanyl Death

News Release: DENVER - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Alexis Nicole Wilkins, age 27, of Colorado Springs pleaded guilty today to distribution of fentanyl, resulting in death.


Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 30

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Nov. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Receive $600 on Venmo? Your IRS Forms Are Coming in January.


Justice Department discusses Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Bulk Manufacturer of Marihuana: Kerry Farms LLC on Dec. 1

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Pennsylvania man was arrested for sexually exploiting and attempting to entice a minor victim, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


Wyden, Crapo and Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Raise Concerns about Process to Approve and Implement Indo-Pacific Trade Pact and Other Trade Agreements

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Ranking Member Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and 19 bipartisan members raised Constitutional concerns about the process to approve and implement the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), as well as the need for the administration to increase consultation and transparency.


News Release: A meth trafficker was sentenced this week to 20 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


Biden-Harris Administration Makes $135 Million Commitment to Support Relocation of Tribal Communities Affected by Climate Change

News Release: WASHINGTON -- The Biden-Harris administration today announced the launch of a new Voluntary Community-Driven Relocation program, led by the Department of the Interior, to assist Tribal communities severely impacted by climate-related environmental threats. Through investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan...


Eight Individuals Charged in Alleged $30 Million Unemployment Benefits Scheme

News Release: Charges were unsealed today against eight individuals for conspiring to defraud the Georgia Department of Labor of tens of millions of dollars in federal funds intended for unemployment benefits.


News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SPYROS PANOS was sentenced to 111 months in prison for health care fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. PANOS pled guilty to the charges on Oct. 30, 2020. United States District Judge Kenneth M. Karas imposed the sentence today in White Plains federal court.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken  With Christiane Amanpour of CNN

Release: QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, welcome to the program. I just wanted to ask you, because you’ve just been meeting with your Ukrainian counterpart -.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Andrea Mitchell of NBC

Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you so much for being with us today.


News Release: The Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector, aka Team Telecom or the Committee, today recommended that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) deny an application by ARCOS-1 USA Inc. and A.SurNet Inc. subsea cable system (ARCOS-1 Cable System) to modify the system by adding an additional segment directly connected to the United States through a new landing station in Cojimar, Cuba.


Group Home Owners Sentenced in $1 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

News Release: A Texas married couple was sentenced today for a $1 million Medicare fraud scheme, including violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to get a chance to meet with Foreign Minister Lahbib, really for the first time. We’ve spoken, and of course we’ve been at the various NATO meetings, but this is our first opportunity to really get together in person, and for me to say ...