News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News Release: CHICAGO - Robert Bell, Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Chicago Division, and U.S. Attorney John R. Lausch, Jr., for the Northern District of Illinois, announced that an alleged drug trafficker charged with distributing heroin in the Chicago area was arraigned today in federal court in Chicago after his extradition from Mexico.

Homeland Security Department discusses Homeland Security Advisory Council New Projects on May 26

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

US Department of Labor recovers $33K for 14 shortchanged workers in Honolulu after investigation finds tour operator violated overtime rules

By DOL Newswire | May 27, 2022

News Release: HONOLULU - A federal investigation has recovered $33,399 in back wages and liquidated damages for 14 underpaid workers of an Oahu tour operator who denied crew members on a company tour boat their overtime wages.

Meeks, McGovern, Lee Lead Letter to President Biden Expressing Concern About Summit of the Americas Decision

News Release: Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Jim McGovern (D-MA), Chair of the Rules Committee, and Barbara Lee (D-CA), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, today led 12 Members in sending a letter to...

Leader Rodgers Commends Legislation to Protect Americans and Ensure U.S. Economic Leadership

By EPA Newswire | May 27, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on legislation to protect Americans and strengthen the economy.

Portman, Daines, Colleagues: Defund Biden’s Disinformation Board

News Release: Dear Chairman Murphy and Ranking Member Capito...

Bronx, New York, Man Convicted of Multi-State Kidnapping, Assault, and Arson Rampage

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A federal jury has convicted a Bronx, New York, man of engaging in a violent, multi-state crime spree during which he kidnapped and sexually assaulted his former girlfriend, assaulted a federal employee, set fire to a used car dealership, and rammed multiple police vehicles before being apprehended, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Notice of Imposition of Sanctions on Two Individuals and One Entity discussed on May 26 by State Department

The US State Department published a two page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the bills it addressed on May 26

By DOE Newswire | May 27, 2022

There was activity on one bill related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on May 26.

International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Release: The world marks International Day of UN Peacekeepers every May 29, and on this day we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of the UN’s “blue helmets."

Hartford Man Involved in Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that TAHIR BRUFF, also known as “Gangster" and “G," 46, of Hartford, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 65 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing narcotics.

Two-Time Bank Robber Sentenced to 48 Months in Custody

News Release: SAN DIEGO - Eric Tyler Oxenham was sentenced in federal court today to 48 months in prison for robbing two San Diego banks in 2021 and violating the conditions of supervised release arising out of a prior conviction for felon in possession of a firearm. Oxenham received a sentence of 41 months on the bank robberies and 18 months on the supervised release revocation, with 7 months to run consecutive to the bank robbery sentence, for a total of 48 months.

Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on May 26

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Peters, Grassley, Hassan & Ernst Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) to help identify and mitigate potential conflicts of interest between taxpayer-funded projects and government contractors’ other business opportunities...

Joint Statement on the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on Central America

News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Spain on the occasion of the Meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on Central America.

Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on May 26 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Former Doctor Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances

News Release: TRUMBULL, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DAVID CIANCIMINO, 63, of Trumbull, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to 46 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally distributing prescription medication. Judge Williams also ordered Ciancimino to pay a $25,000 fine.

Moline Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Possession of Ammunition As a Felon