News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022



Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, and Iraq  

Release: Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, and Iraq from August 29 to September 9.


News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from FEMA will host a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Le Sueur County, Minn., on Sept. 21, 2022, from 5 - 7 p.m. CT. The open house will give residents a chance to review preliminary versions of the recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).


There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 16.


Luchese Crime Family Soldier and Five Others Charged in Connection with Operating Long-Running Illegal Gambling Business

News Release: Charges Against Luchese Crime Family Solider Anthony Villani Include Racketeering and Money Laundering for Operation That Brought Millions in Profits.


Fairfield County man sentenced to prison for illegally possessing firearms after being convicted of multiple crimes, including impersonating an officer

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Lancaster, Ohio, man was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 18 months in prison for illegally possessing firearms after being convicted of a felony offense.


News Release: HOUSTON - A man who evaded payment of his income taxes has been ordered to federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.



News Release: HAMMOND- Ronald Ortega, 48 years old, of Dyer, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio on his plea of guilty to possession and production of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


There was activity on three bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on Sept. 14.


Couple charged with using fictitious employer accounts and stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $1.5 million in Unemployment Insurance benefits

News Release: ATLANTA - Shenita Daniel and Wayne A. Lowe, Jr., have been indicted for allegedly using numerous stolen identities to fraudulently claim Unemployment Insurance (“UI") benefits under fictitious employer accounts registered with the Georgia Department of Labor. The scheme resulted in the fraudulent payment...


News Release: Denali National Park and Preserve will officially open the Park Road to private vehicle traffic to mile 30, the Teklanika Rest Area, on Sept. 16, 2022. The road will remain open, weather permitting until snow or ice close the road at park headquarters (mile 3.4) to vehicles for the winter.


US Department of Labor recovers $269K in back wages, damages  for live-in caregivers, whose Ontario employer denied them overtime

News Release: ONTARIO, CA - A federal investigation has found the operator of four Southern California residential care homes failed to pay overtime wages to four live-in caregivers who worked as many as 16-hours a day, seven days a week, and recovered a total of $269,104 in back wages and liquidated damages for them.



United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Syrian People

Release: At today’s Syria Political-Humanitarian Briefing at the UN Security Council, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, announced more than $756 million in additional humanitarian assistance to continue our unwavering support for the Syrian people. This funding is...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa at the Pacific Island Conference of Leaders in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed U.S.-Samoa cooperation and ...


Testimony at Peters Hearing Emphasized How Social Media Companies’ Current Incentives Prioritize Revenue Above Safety

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine how social media platforms continue to prioritize increased user engagement and revenue over safety and security. During the hearing, the Committee heard...


Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by CBTX, Inc.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced its approval of the application by CBTX, Inc., of Beaumont, Texas, to acquire Allegiance Bancshares, Inc., and its subsidiary bank, Allegiance Bank, both of Houston, Texas.


News Release: ST. LOUIS - A man from Hawaii appeared in U.S. District Court in St. Louis Wednesday to face charges accusing him of stalking teens online and distributing child pornography.


Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing on FHWA Nomination

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Sept. 14, 2022, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a hearing to consider the nomination of Shailen P. Bhatt to be Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).