News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


Indiana Woman Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Possessing Narcotics

News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A former resident of Indiana, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to a total of 108 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release on her convictions of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Seventeen individuals were indicted federally, with most being arrested, following an intensive violent crime initiative on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. The charges filed in this investigation include arson, aggravated assault, firearms violations, domestic violence assaults, assault against an officer, child abuse, sexual assault, kidnapping, manslaughter, and murder.


U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s Statement on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

News Release: “Each year, on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we mourn those who have lost their lives in traffic crashes. But mourning is not enough. We must all dedicate ourselves to ending this crisis on our roadways and creating a safer transportation system so that more families do not have . .


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters discussed on Nov. 18 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Co-Defendants Sentenced for Distributing 10+ Kilos of Meth in Southwest Georgia

News Release: ALBANY, Ga. - Three individuals involved in an illegal drug ring responsible for distributing approximately ten kilograms of methamphetamine in Southwest Georgia were sentenced to prison today for their crimes.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: A Louisiana man was sentenced yesterday to 12 months and one day in prison for possessing dogs for the purpose of using them in an animal fighting venture.


Keynote Remarks at the U.S.-ROK Joint Public-Private Economic Forum

Release: Ambassador Stephens, thank you so much for that warm welcome. And it is such a pleasure to see Vice Foreign Minister Lee again, albeit virtually.


Silver Spring Dentist Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Federal Prison for Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Medicaid Funds by Recruiting Medicaid Beneficiaries Through the Payment of Kickbacks and Bribes

News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced Edward T. Buford III, age 70, of Silver Spring, Maryland, to 30 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and healthcare fraud. Judge Chuang also ordered Buford to pay $1,267,630 in restitution.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Residents Contact with Police was Lower in 2020 than 2018

News Release: The Bureau of Justice Statistics is announcing its report on. Of note, an estimated 21% of U.S. residents age 16 or older (about 53.8 million persons) reported experiencing contact with police during the past 12 months in 2020, down from 24% in 2018. Approximately 10% of residents had experienced contact...


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes discussed on Nov. 18 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Butte man sentenced to 13 years in prison for armed robberies in Missoula, Helena and Butte

News Release: MISSOULA - A Butte man who robbed at gunpoint three business in three cities in five days was sentenced today to 13 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


News Release: HOUSTON - Two local men have been ordered to federal prison for their roles in two Houston-area robberies, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Commerce Department discusses Standardization of the Patent Term Adjustment Statement Regarding Information Disclosure Statements on Nov. 18

The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FBI Media Alert: Armed Man Wearing Sunglasses, Beanie Robs Albuquerque Bank

News Release: FBI Media Alert: Armed Man Wearing Sunglasses, Beanie Robs Albuquerque Bank.


Transportation Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program on Nov. 18

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Announces 22 Healthy Communities Grants worth over $740,000 Awarded in New England

News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of Healthy Communities Grants across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Two of the awarded grants will provide benefits throughout New England. Today's announcement represents a $744,000 ...