News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Ohio man indicted on drug and firearms charges

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Deonte Raymond James, of Euclid, Ohio, was indicted today on drug and firearms charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


There were 35 press releases published by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in January.


Portland Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Bank Fraud Scheme

News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-A Portland woman was sentenced to federal prison today for her role in a fraud scheme whereby she and a co-conspirator stole mail from residential mailboxes and used stolen personal identification information to defraud local banks.


Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on future management  of Gold Butte National Monument

News Release: LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District will hold two virtual information forums to involve the public in the early stages of a proposed management plan for the Gold Butte National Monument. The Las Vegas Field Office is in the initial stages of identifying issues for the plan and invites the public to submit input.


Great Falls woman admits meth, fentanyl distribution that led to death

News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Great Falls woman admitted on Jan. 31 to distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl that led to the death of another individual, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said today.


Release: Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, allow me to begin by thanking the committee for your longstanding interest in and support for a successful transition from authoritarian to civilian rule in Sudan. We share your alarm about the increasingly volatile situation and the risk of regression. Since the fall of...


Beatrice Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Michael Hawkins, 58, of Beatrice, Nebraska, was sentenced on Jan. 31, 2022, in federal court in Omaha for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Senior United States District Judge Joseph...


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Shirl Norman Baker, III, of Paden City, West Virginia, was indicted today on drug charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Las Vegas Woman Sentenced To Prison For Stealing Social Security Benefits

News Release: LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas woman was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison for using her late husband’s identity to steal over $40,000 in Social Security benefits while on supervised release for a prior crime.


Saltier groundwater does long lasting damage to almonds, but less than previously feared

The utilization of salty groundwater in almond orchards can damage trees and production for years, according to research by Agriculture Research Service (ARS).


DOS-DRL grant application closes on March 28

DRL: Promoting Government Accountability in Thailand through Citizen Journalism grant opened on Feb. 1.


January: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs publishes six press releases or notices

There were six press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs in January.


News Release: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - Justin De Neko Cunningham, 27, of Rock Hill, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute a quantity of fentanyl.


News Release: MADISON, WIS. - U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland yesterday released the Justice Department’s new National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking pursuant to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act.


News Release: The American Southwest is a region that blends a harsh landscape, temperature extremes and various other non-environmental threats that can create dangerous obstacles for those who patrol the border. The territory is vast and monitoring it is critical to our nation’s security. That’s why the Science...


Tulsa Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Receiving and Possessing Child Pornography

News Release: A Tulsa man was sentenced in federal court Monday for receiving and possessing sexually explicit images and videos of minors, including children under the age of 12, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


January: U.S. Economic Development Administration publishes seven press releases

There were seven press releases published by the U.S. Economic Development Administration in January.


FACT CHECK: Unpacking Biden’s Beef with Meatpackers

News Release: FACT CHECK: Unpacking Biden’s Beef with Meatpackers.


Release: Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, allow me to begin by thanking the committee for your longstanding interest in and support for a successful transition from authoritarian to civilian rule in Sudan. We share your alarm about the increasingly volatile situation and the risk of regression. Since the fall of...