News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022



Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Penn State University, Matson Museum of Anthropology, University Park, PA on Sept. 6

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Export Sales to Mexico

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 257,400 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico. Of the total, 226,920 metric tons is for delivery during the 2022/2023 marketing year and 30,480 metric tons is for delivery during the 2023/2024 marketing year.


OSHA, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention form alliance, to promote workplace mental health, suicide prevention awareness

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) signed an alliance agreement on Sept. 7, 2022, to promote workplace mental health and suicide prevention awareness.



Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - An Illinois man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.


Rule published by Transportation Department on Sept. 6

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Former New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) employee Wendell Giles, age 52, of Albany, pled guilty today to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft charges.


Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Sept. 6

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairwoman Maloney, Senator Markey, and Reps. Khanna, Bush, Tlaib Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin. to Strengthen Commitment to Environmental Justice

News Release: Washington - Today, Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), Chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment, Rep. Rashida...


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: There are now multiple active wildfires in Yosemite National Park. A Type 2 Incident Management Team, CA Interagency Incident Management Team 10, has arrived in Yosemite to assist with a potential increase in initial attack, logistical needs, and operations of these fires. Firefighter and public safety continue to be one of our main priorities.


DOE-GFO grant application closes on Dec. 20

Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization FOA grant opened on Sept. 7.


Fairhope Man Pleads Guilty to More Than $1.2 Million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Fraud

News Release: MOBILE, AL - Jason Carl Pears of Fairhope, Alabama, pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering before United States District Judge Terry F. Moorer on Aug. 26, 2022. The guilty plea arises from Pears’ abuse of assistance programs provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


Fayetteville Man Convicted of Kidnapping, Drug and Gun Offenses – Faces at Least 20 Years in Prison

News Release: WILMINGTON, N.C. - United States Attorney Michael Easley announced that late Friday, Yomere Juan Busbee, 38, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was convicted in federal court following a three-day trial before Chief United States District Judge Richard E. Myers II. The jury found Busbee guilty on all five...


DOE Announces New Biden-Harris Administration Appointees and Promotions

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced four new Biden-Harris Administration appointees who will work alongside U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm to ensure Americans have access to affordable clean energy and pursue President Biden’s goals of a 100% clean electricity ...


News Release: ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - A Swansboro man was sentenced today to 500 months of imprisonment, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for producing and distributing child pornography. William Thomas Bailey, 42, pled guilty to the charges on January 4, 2022.


Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Committing an Armed Robbery and Two Armed Carjackings

News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Rashaun Onley, age 23, of Washington, D.C., today to 14 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, on federal charges of committing an armed commercial robbery, carjacking, and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Onley has been detained since his arrest.


Heroin Drug Courier Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

News Release: MOBILE, AL - A Birmingham, Alabama, man was sentenced in federal court on Aug. 25, 2022, for his participation in a drug distribution organization operating in Baldwin County. Quantis Mandel Clark, 45, pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances in June of 2019.


Federal Jury Finds Red Lake Man Guilty of Rape

News Release: DULUTH, Minn. - A Red Lake man was found guilty by a federal jury of aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse occurring on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.