News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison For Assault and Firearm Charges

News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man convicted of Assault With a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced on February 4, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.


DAMIANVILLE MAN SENTENCED FOR ATTEMPTING TO ENTICE AND ENTICING A MINOR

News Release: East St. Louis, Ill. - Paul L. Jansen, 26, of Damiansville, Illinois, was sentenced on Wednesday,.


What did Energy Department publish on Feb. 15?

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


News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Bridger, South Dakota, man convicted of three counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child, Sexual Abuse of a Minor, and Abusive Sexual Contact of a Child involving two different victims, was sentenced on Feb. 14, 2022, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Feb. 14

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Claremore Woman Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse and Child Neglect in Indian Country

News Release: A Claremore woman who injured one child and put a second at risk when she drove while under the influence of illegal substances pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - In a GOP Leadership press conference today, E&C Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) delivered remarks about stopping the scourge of fentanyl and the HALT Fentanyl Act.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Crapo Statement at Hearing on IRS Customer Service Challenges

News Release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled, “Spotlighting IRS Customer Service Challenges.".


News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Discharge and Brandishing a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, First Degree Burglary, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ways and Means Committee Republican Leader Kevin Brady (R-TX), Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Vern Buchanan...


Wolf Point man who assaulted man in head with bat sentenced to 32 months in prison

News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Wolf Point man who admitted to attacking a man in the head with a bat on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation was sentenced today to 32 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.


DRL Strengthen Independent Media and/or Credible Transitional Justice Efforts in Yemen

Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Strengthen Independent Media and/or Credible Transitional Justice Efforts in Yemen. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0008633. Catalog of Federal Domestic...


News Release: The Defendants Allegedly Obtained $4.3 Million by Submitting Fraudulent Claims for Unemployment Insurance Using Hundreds of Stolen Identities.


What did Justice Department publish on Feb. 15?

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


News Release: BEAUMONT, TX - A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a four page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Glenwood Woman Sentenced to Prison for Methamphetamine Offense

News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA - Sarah Diane Adams, age 36, of Glenwood, was sentenced Feb. 14, 2022, to 78 months in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine. Her term of imprisonment will be followed by five years of supervised release. According to court documents, Adams pleaded guilty to the methamphetamine offense in January of 2021. Her co-defendant, Joshua Matthew St. John was sentenced to 132 months in prison on Dec. 17, 2021.