News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


News Release: Pea Ridge National Military Park News Release.


U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom publishes one press release or notice in May

There was one press release or notice published by the U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom in May.


Finegan: 'We also need the help of the public in ending the demand for' fentanyl in Colorado

The Colorado State Patrol says it is up to the public to end the demand for fentanyl pills currently flooding into the state.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to a total of 84 months in prison for violating federal firearms laws and his conditions of supervised release, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Release: Washington -Today, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) announced the public call for nominations to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The committee will review scientific evidence to help inform the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.


34 press releases published in May by Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

There were 34 press releases published by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in May.


Meriden Man Indicted for Trafficking Fentanyl

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven returned an indictment today charging GERARDO NUNEZ-IRIZARRY, also known as “Indio," 43, of Meriden, with possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.


Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Blowing Up an ATM During Spring 2020 Civil Unrest

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that David Elmakayes, 26, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 15 years in prison and three years of supervised release by United States District Court Judge Chad F. Kenney for using an explosive device to damage an ATM machine and for illegally possessing a firearm.


Deutsch: 'Counterfeiters take advantage of consumers who want genuine, quality NBA merchandise and tickets'

The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center recently joined Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the NBA to warn fans attending the 2022 NBA Finals to be on the alert for counterfeit items.


News Release: A federal court permanently enjoined a Colchester, Vermont, compounding pharmacy from distributing drugs unless they are manufactured in compliance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Justice Department announced.


Media Advisory: Finance Committee to Hold Hearing Examining the Impact of South Dakota v. Wayfair on Small Business

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will convene a hearing on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, on South Dakota v. Wayfair’s impact on small business and remote sales. The hearing will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.


United States Senate Committee on Finance publishes 15 press releases in May

There were 15 press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Finance in May.


DOS-ARM grant application closes on July 14

Track II Programs grant opened on June 14.


Bronaugh: Great American Outdoors Act funds impact 'how visitors experience their national forests and grasslands'

The $503 million to improve outdoor recreation and national forest conservation announced by U.S. Department of Agriculture June 6 will lead to a many great improvements.


News Release: Damage to Site Near Tightwad, Mo., Estimated Over $300,000.


Cash: EPA funding 'will jump start economic redevelopment and job creation' in Connecticut area

The more than $4 million from last year's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to revitalize a suburban Connecticut town will "jump start" the area's economic redevelopment and job creation.


Natural Resources Committee and the bills it addressed on June 13

There was activity on four bills related to the Natural Resources Committee on June 13.


Murfreesboro Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Fentanyl and Firearm Charges

News Release: NEW BERN, N.C. - Earl Lamont Vaughan, 45, of Murfreesboro, was sentenced yesterday to 70 months in prison for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Vaughan pled guilty to the charges on March 9, 2022.


Former Chairman And Managing Partner Of Energy Company Pleads Guilty To $15 Million Ponzi Scheme

News Release: SAN JOSE - Joey Stanton Dodson, who previously served as an executive at Citadel Energy Partners, pleaded guilty today to defrauding investors of more than $15 million. Dodson admitted the fraud was part of a Ponzi scheme involving limited partnerships created to provide services to oil and gas companies in North Dakota. The plea was accepted by the Hon. Beth Labson Freeman, U.S. District Judge.


News Release: REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Redding Field Office in Shasta, Siskiyou, Butte, Trinity and Tehama counties, beginning Wednesday, June 15. Seasonal fire restrictions are in addition to the BLM year-round statewide fire prevention order and will remain in effect until further notice.