News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


USAID Announces Eight-Year Strategy To End Tuberculosis


Counselor Chollet’s Trip to Colorado Springs on Demonstrating Effective Deterrence in the Arctic and Foreign Policy to Americans at Home

News Release: Counselor Derek Chollet traveled November 1-2 to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The purpose of his trip was to discuss the Administration’s national security priorities, the recently released National Strategy for the Arctic Region, engage with community and business leaders, and meet with members of the local refugee community. While in Colorado Springs he also visited the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).


News Release: Oxford, Mississippi- A Tupelo man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday following his conviction for bank robbery. Jasper Wagner, 57, appeared for sentencing before United States District Judge Sharion Aycock, who departed upward from a lower suggested sentencing range and sentenced Wagner to...


News Release: Denver - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces a federal judge sentenced David Houston Vargas, age 30, to 26.5 years in prison for his role in robbing two stores using a firearm, and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

News Release: A free and independent press plays a critical role in promoting democracy and shining a light on developments around the world – whether daunting or hopeful. Journalists are the bedrock of an independent press, providing the public with facts and holding governments to account, often while facing danger and adversity.  On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we reiterate our calls for justice for brave journalists across the globe.


New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Two Carjacking Offenses

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on Oct. 25, 2022, MERVIN BAILEY, age 20, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to a three-count superseding bill of information. The charges include Count 1, carjacking in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section...


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Vineland Boys Member Who Helped Run the Gang’s Drug Trafficking Operations Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for RICO, Drug Crimes

News Release: LOS ANGELES - A member of the San Fernando Valley-based Vineland Boys who helped run the street gang’s drug trafficking operations has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for federal racketeering and narcotics crimes, the Justice Department announced today.


News Release: An indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Kyler Booker with conspiring to deal in firearms and making false statements to acquire firearms. According to public filings, Booker was a straw gun buyer who purchased at least 137 firearms from dealers in Arkansas between December...


News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Ricky R. Johnson, of Masontown, West Virginia, was indicted today on a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Shannon Man Sentenced to More than a Decade in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Possession of a Firearm

News Release: Oxford, MS - A Shannon man was sentenced Tuesday to over 13 years in prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and illegal firearm possession.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $3.3 million in federal funding to reimburse the City of Bowling Green for debris removal as a result of the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornadoes.


46-Year-Old Fort Defiance Man Sentenced to 390 Months for Third Offense of Aggravated Sexual Abuse

News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Harrison Shirley, 46, of Fort Defiance, Arizona, was sentenced on Oct. 24, 2022, by United States District Judge Scott H. Rash to 390 months in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release. Shirley, a member of the Navajo tribe, was indicted on one count of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child in November 2020. One year later, Shirley pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse, with a sentencing range of 20 to 40 years in prison.


Texas Man Sentenced to 12 Months and 1 Day for His Role as Executive National Marketing Director in Operating Sham Medical Reimbursement Account Program

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JOSEPH ANTHONY BORINO, age 65, a resident of Spring Hill, Texas, was sentenced on Nov. 1, 2022 to 12 months and 1 day in prison by United States District Judge Wendy B. Vitter after previously pleading guilty to a one-count superseding bill...


Jury Convicts Independence Man Following Home Invasion

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Independence, Mo., man has been convicted by a federal trial jury of illegally possessing the firearm he used in a home invasion robbery.


Buttigieg: 'Today we are announcing transformative investments in our nation’s roads, bridges, ports and rail'

The administration of President Joe Biden announced that the Florida Department of Transportation received $15 million in federal funding on Thursday for a new truck parking location that will add additional parking for the estimated 18,000 trucks that drive on I-4 between Tampa and Orlando daily.


Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs and Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources Monica P. Medina will travel to Tel Aviv, Israel, from November 3-5 as part of U.S.-Israel collaboration and knowledge-sharing on water reuse issues. While in Israel, she will meet with government officials and nongovernmental organizations and visit U.S.-supported water projects.


Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Tops $1.79 Billion; FEMA Provides $689 Million in Individual Assistance to Jumpstart Survivor Recovery

News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $1.79 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian.