News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


News Release: United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling announced that on March 29, 2022, an information was filed charging Richard Pignotti (age 63), Richard Milkie (age 62), and Jeffrey Milkie (age 56), each of Kenosha, Wisconsin, with conspiring to under-report income derived from their business in order to pay...


News Release: BOSTON - Dr. Hooshang Poor, a Newton geriatric medicine physician, has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve allegations that he prescribed controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice, a violation of the Controlled Substances Act. Dr. Poor previously resolved allegations in February 2019 that he violated the False Claims Act by submitting inflated claims to Medicare and the Massachusetts Medicaid program.


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: China (Includes Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Macau)

Release: The constitution of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), which cites the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), states that citizens “enjoy freedom of religious belief" but limits protections for religious practice to “normal religious activities," without defining “normal." The government...


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Tuvalu

Release: The constitution provides for the freedom to change religion or belief and the freedom to show and spread religious belief through worship, teaching, observance, or practice. The law designates the Ekalesia A Kelisiano Tuvalu (Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu, or EKT) as the state church and...


Release: The constitution grants freedom to practice, worship, and assemble for religious services. The constitution requires the Sabbath, which the government defines as Sunday, be “kept holy" and prohibits most commercial transactions and many recreational activities on Sunday, except as permitted by law. The...


News Release: The United States welcomes today’s announcement by the UN on the extension of the truce in Yemen. This 60-day extension is another important step toward peace and will bring further relief to millions of Yemenis. We are grateful for the efforts of UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg as well as those of our ...


Peregrine falcon chicks successfully fledge for the second consecutive year at Harpers Ferry after a nearly 70-year absence

News Release: HARPERS FERRY, W.Va.- For the second consecutive year, peregrine falcon chicks have successfully fledged and are learning to fly at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NHP). Out of four hatchlings, three chicks survived the vulnerable nestling phase and have entered the fledging phase after they...


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: China—Macau

Release: The Basic Law of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) grants residents freedom of religious belief, freedom to preach and participate in religious activities in public, and freedom to pursue religious education. These rights may be limited in extraordinary situations for national security reasons.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Michael Goldner, 51, of Malvern, PA, was convicted today at trial of tax evasion and failing to file tax returns, charges arising from his scheme to use his cash and his employer’s business bank accounts to hide his actual income and therefore avoid paying his legitimate tax obligations.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Remarks at GMU Symposium Honoring Dr. Lovejoy

Thank you, Leah, for that kind introduction. And thank you, Dr. Washington, for holding this symposium and bringing together such a distinguished group of scientists, who, like Tom, are pioneers and leaders in their fields.


Chairwoman Maloney Launches Probe of Saudi Government’s $2 Billion Investment In Jared Kushner’s Investment Firm

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former President Trump and former senior White House advisor, requesting documents on a major investment in his firm, A Fin Management, LLC (Affinity) by...


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A Springfield, Illinois, resident, Brock A. Purdy, 34, of the 2000 block of Converse Avenue was sentenced on May 31, 2022, to eleven years in federal prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of Ice methamphetamine.


Peter Strauss Ranch to reopen June 6, 2022

News Release: Peter Strauss Ranch to reopen June 6, 2022.


Transportation Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection on June 2

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair McCollum Statement at Defense Environmental Restoration Hearing

Chair McCollum Statement at Defense Environmental Restoration Hearing


Notice published on June 2 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Take Charge of Your Family’s Safety This Hurricane Season

Take Charge of Your Family’s Safety This Hurricane Season


FCA US LLC Enters Guilty Plea to Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: FCA US LLC Enters Guilty Plea to Fraud Conspiracy.


Neal, Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Conclude Visit to European Commission & NATO Headquarters

Neal, Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Conclude Visit to European Commission & NATO Headquarters