News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input from 12 health care organizations regarding their work to combat the climate crisis. This initial request seeks feedback from a number of organizations that have positioned themselves as “early adopters" of efforts to address climate-related issues.

Ozark National Scenic Riverways announces changes to recreation fees

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2022

New rates for camping and cave tours will go into effect at Ozark National Scenic Riverways on April 15, 2022.Rate adjustments will be implemented in the developed front-country campgrounds at Alley Spring, Big Spring, Two Rivers, Round Spring, and Pulltite.

After 2 ½ Years on the Lam, U.S. Marshals Arrest North Carolina Fugitive

News Release: Concord, NH - The United States Marshals Service is very happy to announce the arrest of Alamance County, North Carolina fugitive, Steven Brian Caudle.

Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Clean Water Act discussed on March 22 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

E&C Announces Health Legislative Hearing on MDUFA Reauthorization

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced today that the Health Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on Wednesday, March 30, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building on reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Act (MDUFA). The hearing is entitled, “FDA User Fee Reauthorization: Ensuring Safe and Effective Medical Devices."

Grand Jury - March 2022

News Release: United States Attorney Jan W. Sharp announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned 14 unsealed Indictments charging 17 defendants. Indictments are charging documents that contain one or more individual counts that are merely accusations, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Caribbean Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting discussed on March 24 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Russian FSB Officers Conducting Malicious Activity Against U.S. Critical Infrastructure Between 2012-2017

News Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is now offering a reward for information on Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officers Pavel Aleksandrovich Akulov, Mikhail Mikhailovich Gavrilov, and Marat Valeryevich Tyukov for their alleged involvement in computer intrusions, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and damage to the property of an energy facility offenses.

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Pepper from New Zealand

By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2022

Release: The Government of New Zealand has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of fresh pepper (Capsicum spp.) for consumption into the United States and Territories. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with ...

Bridgeport Gang Member Involved In Courthouse Shootings Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison

News Release: BRIDGEPORT, Conn - DIOMIE BLACKWELL, also known as “Yamo," 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 180 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for participating in gang-related shootings, including a shooting in front of a state courthouse in Bridgeport in January 2020.

Senate Republicans: Tax Gimmicks Won’t Solve High Energy Costs

News Release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), the top Republican of the Senate Finance Committee, led a news conference with Republican Senators to discuss high gas prices and some of the Democrats’ misguided policy proposals to lower them.

ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline discussed on March 22 by Energy Department

By DOE Newswire | Mar 24, 2022

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Former Charter School Board President Found Guilty of Embezzlement and Wire Fraud

News Release: Miami, Florida - On March 23, 2022, following a week and half-long trial, a federal jury in Fort Lauderdale, Florida found Jimika I. Williams, a/k/a Jimika Mason, guilty of two counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and 18 counts of wire fraud.

New Sanctions Under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA)

Release: The United States today announced sanctions on five entities and individuals located in Russia and the DPRK and one entity in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for proliferation activities under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA). As part of this action, we imposed sanctions ...

Federal Assistance for Flooding Survivors Tops $11 Million

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2022

News Release: Lacey, Wash. - Nov. 5 through Dec. 2, 2021, severe storms threatened Clallam, Skagit, Whatcom counties and Lummi Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Quileute Tribe by bringing the largest and, for some areas, most severe, disaster to occur in history. As a result, over 1000 individuals were forced to evacuate.

Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in Courthouse Shootings Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: DIOMIE BLACKWELL, also known as “Yamo," 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 180 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for participating in gang-related shootings, including a shooting in front of a state courthouse in Bridgeport in January 2020.

Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on March 24 by Energy Department

By DOE Newswire | Mar 24, 2022

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

War Crimes by Russia’s Forces in Ukraine

News Release: Since launching his unprovoked and unjust war of choice, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unleashed unrelenting violence that has caused death and destruction across Ukraine. We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indiscriminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other ...

Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud

News Release: CONCORD - Robesteur St. Felix, 47, of Manchester, pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to bank fraud, United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.

Extension of Temporary Measure Allowing Return Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passport