News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Georgia Resident Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Targeting Several States

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - An Austell, Georgia resident pleaded guilty today to using stolen identities to fraudulently collect more than $4 million in unemployment benefits from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES) and attempting to defraud at least five other states, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.


Partial Closure of Bonita Canyon Drive

News Release: WILLCOX, AZ - Bonita Canyon Drive will be partially closed on the mornings of June 14, 15, & 16, 2022 to prepare the road for monsoon rains.


Murray, Pressley, Ocasio-Cortez, Bera, Hirono, Cortez Masto Unveil Bill to Expand Affordable Over-the-Counter Birth Control

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus’ Abortion Rights and Access Taskforce, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14), Congressman...


Commerce Department discusses Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting on June 7

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


National Seashore to Host Horseshoe Crab Celebration

News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass-The horseshoe crab is one of Earth’s most ancient animals, dating back more than 400 million years. In honor of the International Day of the Horseshoe Crab, on June 19 and 20 Cape Cod National Seashore will host hands-on opportunities for the public to learn about the vital roles this animal plays in the marine environment and in human health.


Certain Steel Nails From Sri Lanka: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination discussed on June 7 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Detroit Area Tax Preparer Indicted for Falsifying His Own Returns and Obstructing the IRS

News Release: A federal grand jury in Detroit, Michigan, returned an indictment today charging a professional tax return preparer with filing false tax returns for himself and his business, obstructing the IRS, and other tax crimes.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA prepared for summer travel out of Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Release: BENTONVILLE, Ar. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) as well as other airports across Arkansas as travel volume picks up this month and into the summer.


What releases are upcoming from the Justice Department on June 9

There is one release scheduled to be published on June 9.


News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced on May 20, 2022, by Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Experimental Populations discussed on June 7 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a five page proposed rule on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing Technology Review on June 7

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department discusses Space Weather Advisory Group Meeting on June 7

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


St. Francis Man Charged With Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person

News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.


Violent recidivist sentenced to 10 years in prison for using a stolen identity to buy guns

News Release: ATLANTA - Dawuan Na’jee Williams, a multi-convicted felon, has been sentenced to federal prison for using another person’s name and date of birth to purchase more than two dozen firearms, some of which were later used in a shooting and other crimes.


Joint Statement by the Governments of Canada, Chile, and the United States  Regarding the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of Canada, Chile, and the United States regarding the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse.


Worcester Man Convicted of Hobbs Act Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - A Worcester man was convicted yesterday by a federal jury for his role in an attempted robbery of a Rockland-based glassware dealer.


Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Pisgah Laboratories Inc. discussed on June 7 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.