News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


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


Colorado Company and Owner Agree to Pay $625,000 for Alleged False Claims Related to Buy American Act Violations

News Release: The Department of Justice announced today that Instec Inc. (Instec), located in Boulder, Colorado, and Dr. Zhong Zou, Instec’s owner and president, have agreed to pay $625,000 to resolve allegations that the company and Zou violated the False Claims Act by failing to comply with the requirements of the Buy American Act (BAA) when selling scientific instruments to federal agencies and national laboratories.


Former Puerto Rico Legislator Sentenced for Bribery and Kickback Scheme

News Release: A former Puerto Rico legislator was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for engaging in a bribery and kickback scheme. He was also ordered to pay $190,000 in restitution.


News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Ernest Maloney Page, IV (46, Madison) to six months in federal prison for conspiring to bribe the elected State Attorney for the Third Judicial Circuit. The court also ordered Page to serve an 18-month term of supervised release. Page had pleaded guilty on Sept. 3, 2020.


There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Sept. 7.


Readout of Southwest Border U.S. Attorneys Visit to Mexico

News Release: From Aug. 23 to 25, a delegation of U.S. Attorneys, their criminal division chiefs, and Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force chiefs (OCDETF) from eight border districts traveled to Mexico City to participate in a series of briefings and meetings on security cooperation matters, including efforts...


News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Jack F. Gibbins, III, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, was indicted today on a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bay St. Louis, Bay St. Louis, MS discussed on Sept. 7 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Indianapolis Woman Convicted of Felonies and Sentenced for Falsely Seeking COVID 19 Relief Loans for Non-Existent Businesses

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Brooke Bowie, 29, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 8 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to four felony counts of making and using false documents in an attempt to fraudulently obtain COVID‑19 related disaster loans.


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


Notice of Public Meeting, Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council, New Mexico discussed on Sept. 7 by Interior Department

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


News Release: NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the City of Linden will host a virtual community meeting for residents of Linden and Elizabeth, New Jersey to share information about health risks from the chemical, ethylene oxide or EtO, which is being emitted from a facility called the ...


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


News Release: VAN BUREN, Mo. - Join us at Ozark National Scenic Riverways for a variety of hiking opportunities this fall! All activities and events are free of charge and pre-registration is not required.


News Release: SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that an inmate at the United States Penitentiary, Canaan, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Scranton for assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of contraband in prison.


Keeping WIC Participants with Special Nutritional Needs Safe during the Infant Formula Shortage

Release: By Diane Kriviski, Deputy Administrator for Supplemental Nutrition & Safety Programs, Food and Nutrition Service.


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines on Sept. 7

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Las Cruces man charged with armed robbery

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office announced today that Myles Delando Luciano made an initial appearance in federal court on a criminal complaint charging him with interference with commerce by threats or violence. Luciano, 26, of Las Cruces, will remain in custody pending a preliminary and detention hearing scheduled for Sept. 9.


US Department of Labor finds Meridian tree services company shortchanged workers of overtime wages, allowed minors to operate hazardous machinery

Release: Employer: Done-Rite Tree Company Inc. Investigation sites: 8184 Stewart Road, Meridian, ID 83642 Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators found Done-Rite Tree Co. denied overtime wages to 39 workers by not paying time and one-half for hours over 40 in a ...


News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: On July 12, 2022, National Park Service law enforcement rangers responded to a physical altercation report along Glenn-Kelly Road. The incident involved local cyclist Charles Givens, 69, of Ringgold, GA, who rode his bicycle around posted and signed barricades into a major road construction zone.