News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


$54 Million Approved for St. Louis Area Residents: FEMA Application Deadline One Month Away, on October 7

News Release: More than $54 million in federal funding has been approved for people affected by the July 25-28 flooding and severe storms in the St. Louis area in Missouri.


Elmira Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charge

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jonathan Wilson, 50, of Elmira, NY, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a lifetime period of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.


Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline discussed on Sept. 6 by Energy Department

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


United States Attorney Announces $907,074.64 Health Care Fraud Settlement

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Will Thompson and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) announced today that Dr. Craig M. Morgan and Eye Consultants of Huntington Inc. have paid $907,074.64 to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.


Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes discussed on Sept. 6 by Transportation Department

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


State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules discussed on Sept. 6 by Homeland Security Department

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


Notice published by Commerce Department on Sept. 6

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


Oakland Money Service Business Owner And Employees Charged With Laundering Drug Proceeds

News Release: OAKLAND - The Office of the United States Attorney filed federal criminal complaints charging money service business employees Griselda Cancelada Liceaga, Veronica Mora, and Yoselin Perez Ramirez with conspiracy to commit money laundering and identity theft in connection with a scheme to facilitate wire...


Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at White House Press Briefing

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Rule published on Sept. 6 by Environmental Protection Agency

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



US Department of Labor spotlights employer readiness, new resources, rights of workers during Disaster Preparedness Month

News Release: BOSTON - With menacing weather and severe storms a danger in late summer and fall, the U.S. Department of Labor urges workers and employers who clear debris, repair homes or perform other types of disaster recovery to use its Wage and Hour Division’s online resources, including a new Natural Disaster Compliance Assistance Toolkit , to ensure they are familiar with federal laws governing wages, hours of work and pay practices.


Bills addressed by Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Sept. 6

There was activity on one bill related to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Sept. 6.


Huntington Woman Sentenced to Prison for Straw Firearm Purchase

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Whitney Kathlyn Hershey, 35, of Huntington, was sentenced today to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for making false statements in the acquisition of firearms.


Former Paramedic Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Tampering

News Release: BOSTON - A former Massachusetts emergency medical technician (EMT) paramedic has pleaded guilty to tampering with liquid fentanyl vials at the ambulance company at which she worked.


Commerce Department discusses New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting on Sept. 6

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


Federal Reserve System discusses Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company on Sept. 6

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


Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites discussed on Sept. 6 by Agriculture Department

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


Sept. 6: bills handled by Oversight and Reform Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on Sept. 6.


St. Louis man admits two carjackings

News Release: ST. LOUIS - A man from St. Louis pleaded guilty Tuesday and admitted carjacking two people, including a grandmother who struggled to free her granddaughter as her car was stolen.