News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company discussed on March 21 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: Education is a human right, and the United States rejects the Taliban’s excuses for reversing their commitment to the people of Afghanistan that all Afghans would be able to return to school at all levels today. As many girls and women were returning to secondary classrooms across the country, they were...


New Jersey Husband and Wife Admit Selling Misbranded and Unapproved New Drugs

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Middlesex County husband and wife pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme to market and distribute over $3 million worth of misbranded drugs and unapproved new drugs, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


'We will not tolerate hateful acts': DHS investigates extremists

The United States Department of Homeland Security released a report on their internal review of domestic violent extremism. 


Statement from Solicitor of Labor Seema Nanda on amicus brief filed with National Labor Relations Board

News Release: WASHINGTON - Solicitor of Labor Seema Nanda today issued a statement on the Department of Labor’s filing of an amicus in a case now before the National Labor Relations Board. The brief argues the validity of a confidentiality provision in a mandatory arbitration agreement imposed on employees by Ralph’s Grocery Company.


US Department of Labor reopens rulemaking record, schedules public hearing on proposed final rule to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 exposure

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reopened the rulemaking record partially and scheduled an informal public hearing to seek comments on specific topics that relate to the development of a final standard to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from workplace exposure to the COVID-19 virus.


Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced its approval of the application by Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island, to acquire Investors Bancorp, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire Investors Bank, both of Short Hills, New Jersey.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Defendant Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Attempting to Murder United States Government Informant

News Release: Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Luis Taveras was sentenced by United States District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto to 17 years’ imprisonment for attempting to commit obstruction-of-justice murder. Taveras pleaded guilty to the charge in January 2020.


News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Kymani Minott, aka “Bizz," aka “K-Bizz," age 19, of Utica, New York, pled guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing fentanyl, and distribution of mixture and substance containing fentanyl, announced...


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in collaboration with the State of Arizona and Apple, deployed a new technology that allows airline passengers to use their state-issued mobile driver’s license or mobile identification card in Apple Wallet on iPhone or Apple Watch to verify their identity for airport security screening purposes.


DOC grant application closes on May 24

American Lobster Research Program grant opened on March 23.


News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ZHONGSAN LIU was convicted yesterday of participating in a conspiracy to defraud the United States by obstructing the lawful functions of the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security and with committing visa fraud. LIU was convicted after a one-week trial before the Honorable Valerie E. Caproni.


US Department of Labor issues $167K in penalties to address workplace safety deficiencies after 29-year-old worker’s electrocution at Clinton TVA

News Release: Employers: William Specialty Services LLC. 100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Tucker, GA 30084. G UB MK Constructors. 297 River Road, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. Tennessee Valley Authority. 1101 Market St., Chattanooga, TN 37402. Citations issued: William Specialty Services LLC. One willful, two serious violations...


Clarksville Business Owner Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion

News Release: NASHVILLE - A Clarksville, Tennessee, business owner pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to a single count of tax evasion, announced U.S. Attorney Mark Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee.


News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA - Jeremy Antonio Trujillo, age 43, of Colorado, was sentenced yesterday in federal court to 192 months in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and 120 months in prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The sentences will run concurrently. His term of imprisonment will be followed by five years of supervised release. According to court documents, Trujillo pleaded guilty to the charges on November 4, 2021.


US Department of Labor announces $71M available to support employment readiness for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians

News Release: WASHINGTON - American Indians and Alaska Natives have traditionally faced higher unemployment rates and lower workforce participation, and attained lower levels of education - subjecting them to lower wages, fewer career opportunities and a continued cycle of unemployment and poverty.


Cleveland Man Sentenced to Prison After Robbery and Evidence Tampering Conviction

News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Tandre Buchanan, 24, of Cleveland, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Donald C. Nugent to four years in prison after Buchanan was convicted at trial of robbery and tampering with evidence during the May 30, 2020, demonstrations and civil unrest in downtown Cleveland.