News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Third Defendant in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Pleads Guilty to RICO Conspiracy

Third Defendant in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Pleads Guilty to RICO Conspiracy


News Release: SUSANVILLE, Calif. -The Bureau of Land Management is urging visitors to the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail to be alert for crews and equipment while tree felling operations are underway from May 23 through 25.


Orthotic Brace Suppliers Convicted in $6.5 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Orthotic Brace Suppliers Convicted in $6.5 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme


Save the date for the State of Johnstown Flood National Memorial

News Release: There are many exciting current and future projects planned at Johnstown Flood National Memorial. We invite you to join us at the State of Johnstown Flood National Memorial on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Visitor Center.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in support of H.R. 7688, the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act...


Fayette County Woman Pleads Guilty to Being a Straw Purchaser

News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - A Fayette County woman pleaded guilty to providing false information on a government form in order to acquire firearms.


There was activity on four bills related to the Finance Committee on May 19.


Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Davos May 21-24 to engage global leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting on private sector climate action including shipping decarbonization, ocean stewardship, energy security, and long-term sustainable growth. Secretary Kerry...


Man Sentenced to Prison for Traveling to Sexually Abuse Minors

Man Sentenced to Prison for Traveling to Sexually Abuse Minors


Woman Convicted of Laundering Over $750,000 from Health Care Fraud Scheme

Woman Convicted of Laundering Over $750,000 from Health Care Fraud Scheme


Secretary Haaland Provides Updates on Offshore Leasing Program During Senate Testimony

News Release: WASHINGTON - During testimony before the U.S Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland confirmed that, despite delays in implementation from the previous Administration, the Interior Department will release the Proposed Program - the next step in the ...


United States Signs Protocol to Strengthen International Law Enforcement Cooperation to Combat Cybercrime

United States Signs Protocol to Strengthen International Law Enforcement Cooperation to Combat Cybercrime


Corps seeks public comments on Upper Pool 4 island project modifications

Corps seeks public comments on Upper Pool 4 island project modifications


Mosquito Creek Lake seeks public input on master plan revisions

Mosquito Creek Lake seeks public input on master plan revisions


Wallisville Lake Project, Waterfowl Management Program is accepting seasonal duck blind drawing submissions

Wallisville Lake Project, Waterfowl Management Program is accepting seasonal duck blind drawing submissions


Corps’ summer recreational lock schedule to take effect May 15

Corps’ summer recreational lock schedule to take effect May 15


Review of LOSOM draft documents scheduled for summer 2022

Review of LOSOM draft documents scheduled for summer 2022


Readout of U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Meeting with Colombian Attorney General Francisco Barbosa Delgado

Readout of U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Meeting with Colombian Attorney General Francisco Barbosa Delgado


Biden admin nominates Yohannes Abraham as Ambassador Representative Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Biden admin nominates Yohannes Abraham as U.S. Ambassador Representative to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations


Eight Defendants Indicted for Human Smuggling and Drug Conspiracy Offenses

Eight Defendants Indicted for Human Smuggling and Drug Conspiracy Offenses