News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Jaylon Dorsey, 25, of Indianapolis was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm while subject to a protective order.


Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Disclosure of Medical Evidence on June 29

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Adrian Esteras, 38, of Syracuse, NY was sentenced yesterday to serve 48 months in prison following his conviction for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division.


McKees Rocks Woman Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Large Amounts of Mexican-Sourced Cocaine in Western PA

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former McKees Rocks, PA resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a violation of the federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.



News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing on public health bills to support patients and research integrity.


OSHA extends National Emphasis Program, to protect high-risk workers from coronavirus

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending its Revised National Emphasis Program for COVID-19 until further notice. The program focuses enforcement efforts on companies that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting the...


Mississippi Pharmacist Returns $7.1 Million Unlawfully Taken From Medicare

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The federal government has received $7.1 million in forfeited funds that were unlawfully obtained from Medicare by a Mississippi man who was convicted in 2021 of health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Tamala E. Miles, Special Agent in Charge with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General.


The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico oil and gas lease sale nets $632,385

News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - Following an injunction from the Western District of Louisiana, today the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office conducted a lease sale offering six parcels totaling 535.72 acres in Chaves County, NM, Lea County, NM, and Dewey County, OK on public lands managed by the Roswell Field Office, Carlsbad Field Office and Oklahoma Field. Six parcels were sold for a total of $632,385.


Homeland Security Department publishes notice on June 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Fresno Man Charged with Passport Fraud for Using a Deceased Child’s Identity to Renew a Passport

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - On May 26, 2022, a federal grand jury indicted Kenneth Laitman, aka John Rodman, 78, of Fresno, for passport fraud, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Doc Antle, Owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, and Others Indicted for Federal Wildlife Trafficking and Money Laundering Crimes

News Release: FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA - A federal grand jury in Florence returned a 10-count indictment alleging charges related to wildlife trafficking and money laundering against five individuals.


Portman, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Americans from Weapons of Mass Destruction and Improve Health Security at DHS

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, have introduced the bipartisan Offices of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Health Security Act to significantly enhance the...


Prairie du Chien Resident Sentenced to 10 Years for Possessing Methamphetamine for Distribution

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Christopher Fernette, 45, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 120 months in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Fernette pleaded guilty to this charge on April 6, 2022. Judge Conley also ordered Fernette to forfeit $17,200.



USDA Designates Logan County, Kansas, as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


Justice Department Sues to Block Booz Allen Hamilton’s Proposed Acquisition of EverWatch

News Release: The Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today to block Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation’s (Booz Allen) proposed acquisition of EverWatch Corp. (EverWatch), a subsidiary of EC Defense Holdings LLC. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, alleges ...


Operation Dry Water: Stay safe while boating over holiday weekend

News Release: MOOSE, WY- Grand Teton National Park will participate in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide awareness effort to promote boating safety, this weekend, July 2-4. All visitors are reminded to operate boats safely and with regard to others.


News Release: Cincinnati - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded two non-competitive financial assistance renewal awards totaling approximately $12 million to the New Mexico Environment Department, and the New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department. The details for each renewal are.