News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


Katko Opening Statement in Worldwide Threats Hearing

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. John Katko (R-NY), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, delivered the following statement in a full committee hearing entitled, “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland."


EPA New England Provides Tips for a Healthier Heating Season

News Release: BOSTON (Nov. 16, 2022) – During the winter, many people seek to avoid high heating costs by turning to wood as a fuel. However, many wood heaters are inefficient and emit more pollutants into the air than heaters that burn oil or natural gas or those that run on electricity such as heat pumps. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sharing tips for a healthier heating season.


EPA Announces Supplemental Proposed Rule to Modify Toxic Substances Control Act Fees Rule

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a supplemental proposed rule modifying and adjusting certain aspects of the fees rule established under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA is publishing these changes to ensure that collected fees provide the Agency with ...


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron announced that twenty-two employees of the United States Attorney’s Office and the Department of Justice, four law enforcement officers, and two civilians were honored today with the Office’s most prestigious awards.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler today delivered the following remarks, as prepared, on the House floor in support of the Speak Out Act (S. 4524)...


Waterford Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Bradley Boisen, age 26, of Waterford, New York, pled guilty today to the attempted sex trafficking of a child.



San Felipe man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a minor

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Kyle Aguilar pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact of a minor in Indian Country. Aguilar, 40, of San Felipe, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the San Felipe Pueblo, will remain on conditions of release pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.


Evansville Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Illegal Firearm Possession

News Release: EVANSVILLE - Justin Owens, 63, of Evansville, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and distribution of child sexual abuse material.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Kissimmee Felon Found Guilty After Stockpiling Firearms And Ammunition In His Residence

News Release: Orlando, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Daniel Stephen King (28, Kissimmee) guilty of possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon. King faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Jan. 23, 2023.


The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justice Department Launches Disability Rights Investigation into Missouri’s Use of Skilled Nursing Facilities

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has opened an investigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into whether the State of Missouri unnecessarily institutionalizes adults with serious mental illness in skilled nursing facilities. The department will investigate whether these ...


Pharmacist Charged with Illegally Distributing Prescription  Cough Syrup and Earning Millions in Profits

News Release: Detroit, MI - A licensed pharmacist was charged with wire fraud, money laundering, and illegally dispensing prescription cough syrup worth millions of dollars in an indictment unsealed today, U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Stefanie Marie Wells, 37, of of Jasonville, Indiana, was sentenced today to two years and six months in prison, to be followed by two years of supervised release, for bank fraud and aggravated identify theft. Wells was also ordered to pay $10,100 in restitution.


Dallas Attorney and Members of Accounting Firm Charged with Promoting Illegal Tax Shelter

News Release: A superseding indictment was returned by a federal grand jury in Dallas today charging a Texas lawyer and three co-conspirators with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, helping their clients file false tax returns, and conspiracy to defraud the United States, all based on an illegal tax shelter ...


DOS-CHN grant application closes on Sept. 10

U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau, PAS Annual Program Statement grant opened on Nov. 17.


News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that defendants LOUIS GRASSO, RICHARD BANCA, and RENE ALLARD were sentenced to 50 months in prison, 30 months in prison, and 27 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in distributing adulterated and...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $74 Million To Advance Domestic Battery Recycling And Reuse, Strengthen Nation’s Battery Supply Chain

Release: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Supports Reintegration of Used Batteries into the Supply Chain to Meet Increased Battery Demand and Reduce Foreign Reliance for Critical Materials