News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 2, 2022 - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial, backyard flock (non-poultry) in Toombs County, Georgia. Samples from the ...


News Release: LOS ANGELES - An Oklahoma man who grew up in Los Angeles was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he telephoned bomb threats to five Los Angeles schools, including two elementary schools, and also threatened to shoot the children as they exited one of the elementary schools.


Tickfaw Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Filing False IRS Returns

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - CHERYL L. KINCHEN, age 40, a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on May 31, 2022 to two counts of filing false tax returns, in her personal capacity, before U.S. District Court Judge Greg G. Guidry announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans of the Eastern District of Louisiana.



News Release: Defendant Discarded Computer and Factory Reset Smartphone in Anticipation of an Interview with Federal Law Enforcement.


EPA offers new grant application process starting June 1

FY23 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING (JT) GRANTS grant opened on June 1.


Three Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud Five People of $3.25 Million in Investment Fraud Scheme

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - Three men were charged by indictment with conspiring to defraud five victims out of approximately $3.25 million through an investment fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking help to identify and document former homesite locations in the park. Volunteer-In-Park Frank March, in conjunction with Park Archeologist Allison Harvey, is leading these research efforts which includes documenting field locations with associated historic...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA ends May with another firearm detection at Boston Logan International Airport

Release: BOSTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Tuesday. During the month of May TSA officers have detected six firearms at security checkpoints at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).


Household Pulse Survey Phase 3.5

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the beginning of data collection for phase 3.5 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). Phase 3.5 includes new questions on timing of positive COVID-19 testing, use of coronavirus treatments, the experience of long-COVID symptoms, amount of monthly rent and changes in monthly rent, children's mental health and difficulty with self-care and communicating. Questions related to food expenditures will be reinstated.


EPA grant application closes on July 18

Pesticide Inspector Residential Training (PIRT) grant opened on June 1.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Requirements for the 2012 PM2.5 on May 31

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: TUSKEGEE, AL - Congress approved a $2,844,364 rehabilitation budget for the George Washington Carver Museum. The George Washington Carver Museum will undergo rehabilitation work beginning this summer of 2022. The scope of the planned rehabilitation is as follows.


News Release: A man who defrauded an investor and two banks out of at least $8.4 million was sentenced Wednesday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Release: MISSOULA, Montana To coincide with the opening of the new airport terminal at Missoula International Airport (MSO), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has completed certification on a fully automated Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) to screen the checked luggage of departing travelers. The installation of the new system coincides with the completion of a new security checkpoint, which is scheduled to open to passengers on June 8, 2022.


Oversight and Reform Committee and the bills it addressed on May 31

There was activity on one bill related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on May 31.


News Release: MISSOULA - A former U.S. Postal Service employee who admitted to stealing gift cards from the mail was sentenced today to two years of probation and ordered to pay $440 restitution, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.


News Release: Caris circumvented Medicare’s “14-Day Rule" for Lab Tests Resulting in Added Medicare Expenses.


News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - Benjamin Ryan Teeter, 24, of Hampstead, North Carolina, was sentenced today to 48 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiring to provide material support and resources to Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization, for use against Israeli and U.S. military personnel overseas, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.