News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Approval of Expansion of Subzone 61Z; Oldach Associates, LLC; Cataño, Puerto Rico discussed on Sept. 29 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes on Sept. 29

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Peters and Grassley Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy Heads to Senate Floor

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments, including adversaries like the Chinese and Russian governments, from attempting to influence U.S. policy without making appropriate...


Murray Presses for Answers From Providence Hospitals Following Reporting It Aggressively Pursued Payment From Struggling Patients Entitled to Free and Discounted Care

News Release: Dear Mr. Hochman: I am deeply concerned by a recent report from the New York Times indicating that Providence St. Joseph Health (“Providence") engaged in a series of practices which resulted in patients who should have received free or discounted medical care to instead pay for that care through aggressive...


Federal Way, Washington man indicted for gun and drug crimes

News Release: Seattle - A 31-year-old Federal Way, Washington resident was arrested this morning in Fife, Washington, following his indictment for possessing a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Donald “DJ"...


Interior Department discusses Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council Notice of Public Meeting on Sept. 29

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that their bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act to increase federal support for local fire departments across the nation...


U.S. Department of Justice announces surge of resources to fight violent crime in Houston

News Release: HOUSTON - ­­The U.S. Department of Justice, together with numerous law enforcement partners, met today at Jack Yates High School in Houston to announce a new initiative that will surge law enforcement tools and resources to target gangs who are terrorizing communities in Houston.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Lafayette Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping a Gay Man as Part of Scheme to Kidnap and Murder Grindr Users

News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. - Chance Seneca, 21, of Lafayette, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Robert Summerhays, to one count of kidnapping.


Benzovindiflupyr; Pesticide Tolerances discussed on Sept. 29 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Mark Spengler, 57, Janesville, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release for receipt of child pornography. Judge Conley also ordered Spengler to pay $47,000 in restitution. Spengler pleaded guilty to this charge on June 7, 2022.


Drug Supplier and Distributor for Two Boston-Area Cocaine Trafficking Rings Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

News Release: BOSTON - The main supplier and drug distributor of two Boston-area drug trafficking organizations (DTO) was sentenced yesterday for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.



“EB-5 PROGRAM” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 17, 2015

The Congressional Record published “EB-5 PROGRAM” in the Senate section on Dec. 17, 2015.



News Release: SAN FRANCISCO -Juan Carlos Hernandez-Ordonez pleaded guilty today in United States District Court to a federal charge of distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting...



Department of Homeland Security: 'Sites that provide emergency response and relief are considered protected areas'

The Department of Homeland Security released a statement regarding the impact of Hurricane Fiona on Puerto Rico.