News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022



Release: MR RORAFF: Thank you for your patience. It’s been a busy but wonderful morning welcoming Secretary Blinken to Tallinn.


USDOJ-OJP-NIJ offers new grant application process starting March 8

NIJ FY22 Research and Evaluation on Hate Crimes grant opened on March 8.


News Release: After years of dedicated service to the federal government, DOE Office of Legacy Management (LM) Supervisor Gwen Hooten is retiring.


Chair Grijalva Applauds Biden Administration for Banning Russian Oil & Gas

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today issued a statement applauding President Biden’s action to ban imports of Russian oil and gas.


News Release: WISDOM, MT. On March 15th-18th, 2022, the Big Hole National Battlefield Visitor Center will be closed for staff to participate in professional and employee development. The interpretive park rangers will join staff from Nez Perce National Historical Park and Whitman Mission National Historic Site to share expertise and resources to prepare for the upcoming summer season.


Hartford Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Gun Possession and Drug Distribution Offenses

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that GLADSTONE BENJAMIN, JR., 30, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 42 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for drug distribution and firearm possession offenses.


USDOJ-OJP-OVW grant application closes on April 21

OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program Solicitation grant opened on March 8.


Labor Department discusses Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance on March 7

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


Owner of Rust Rare Coin Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Running Fraudulent Silver Trading Program

Gaylen Dean Rust, 62, of Layton, was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison by a U.S. District Court Judge on Tuesday, after being convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and securities fraud.


Consumer Protection Subcommittee Leader Bilirakis: “We Share Similar Concerns About Big Tech, but the Democrat’s Bills Miss the Target and Hurt the Economy”

Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for Consumer Protection and Commerce Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on holding Big Tech accountable.


Rodgers and Westerman Introduce the American Energy Independence from Russia Act

House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement after introducing the American Energy Independence from Russia Act.


News Release: Defendants Allegedly Stole Over $40 Million in Investor Funds and Obstructed Justice.


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes on March 7

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


New Orleans Man Indicted for Violations of the Federal Gun Control Act, the Controlled Substances Act, and Possession of Body Armor

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SIDNEY SIMON, age 37, a resident of New Orleans, was charged on March 4, 2022 in a five-count indictment by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possessing a firearm after being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, possessing body...


USDOJ-OJP-OVW grant application closes on April 27

OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program Solicitation grant opened on March 8.


Former Member of Boston Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy

A member of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering charges.


Marstons Mills Man Sentenced for Child Pornography

A Marstons Mills man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston on charges of distributing, receiving and possessing child pornography.


U.S. District Court Orders Suburban Chicago Company To Stop Distribution of Adulterated and Misbranded Nutritional Supplements

News Release: WASHINGTON - In a consent decree entered Monday, a federal court ordered a Waukegan, Ill. company to stop distributing nutritional supplements that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced today.