News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Bitter Travels to Georgetown, Miami, and Havana

Release: Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel to Georgetown, Guyana; Miami, Florida; and Havana, Cuba from November 6-10. In Georgetown, Assistant Secretary Bitter will engage with host government officials to express appreciation for their cooperation on consular services, including...


Philippines Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Fatally Stabbing Fellow Crewmember on Board a Container Ship at Sea

News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Filipino man who fatally stabbed a fellow crewmember on a container ship en route from Shanghai to Los Angeles was sentenced today to 240 months in federal prison.


The BLM Ukiah Field Office eases fire restrictions

News Release: UKIAH, Calif. - With cooler temperatures and measurable precipitation, effective today the Bureau of Land Management has eased fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Ukiah Field Office in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties. Fire restrictions were originally initiated on June 24 to curb the threat of wildfire. Fire orders can be found here.


Release: Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared with country emissions, the sector would rank among the top 10 largest emitters globally.


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


Stoughton Man Sentenced for $400,000 COVID Fraud Scheme

News Release: BOSTON - A Stoughton man was sentenced on Nov. 4, 2022 in federal court in Boston in connection with filing a fraudulent loan application in order to obtain over $400,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds.


Federal Newswire Conversation with Congressman Michael Cloud

Congressman Michael Cloud represents the 27th District of Texas and sits on the House Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Before entering public office he was a small business owner.


Release: ISIS continues to present a threat across the African continent. A July 2022 United Nations Security Council report highlighted how ISIS has used South Africa-based members to transfer funds from ISIS leadership to ISIS affiliates across Africa. Today, the United States is designating four members of...


Criminal Charges Unsealed Against Haitian Gang Leaders For Kidnappings of U.S. Citizens

News Release: The Department of Justice today announced the unsealing of criminal charges against seven leaders of five Haitian gangs, including gang leaders involved in the armed kidnappings of 16 U.S. citizens in the fall of 2021.


Release: Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared with country emissions, the sector would rank among the top 10 largest emitters globally.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Announces Austin-Based Lemi Shine Among 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners

News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (Nov. 7th, 2022) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing Lemi Shine as an outstanding Safer Choice Formulator Product Manufacturer. Lemi Shine has prioritized educating consumers about how products that are safer for human health and the environment can also be affordable and perform well. The EPA commends Lemi Shine’s dedication to formulating and manufacturing products with safer chemical ingredients.


SEPTA Video Surveillance Manager, Equipment Vendor Indicted for Extensive Bribery and Extortion Scheme

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that James Stevens, 69, of Somerdale, NJ, and Robert Welsh, 59, now living in Arizona, were charged by Indictment with conspiracy, bribery, extortion, and fraud charges related to a scheme to pay off Stevens in exchange for Stevens...


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Pineville, Mo., couple has been charged in federal court for their roles in the kidnapping and murder of a pregnant Arkansas woman.


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



Insulation Contracting Firm Sentenced for Rigging Bids

News Release: Axion Specialty Contracting LLC (Axion) was sentenced to pay a $1,001,989 criminal fine and $313,121 in restitution on Nov. 4 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for its participation in a bid-rigging scheme targeting public and private entities in Connecticut. This is the third sentencing arising out of a long-running investigation into the insulation contracting industry.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington, DC on Nov. 7

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: A Sioux City, Iowa man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced November 4, 2022, to more than 7 years in federal prison.


Florida Flood Insurance Policyholders Given Additional Time

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian can renew their recently expired policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage.