News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Former Cape Hatteras National Seashore employee receives U.S. Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal


Sunday Bird Hikes Return to Fort Caroline National Memorial


National Park Service awards nearly $1.2 million to preserve sites of armed conflict


There was activity on two bills related to the Judiciary Committee on Sept. 2.


Practice safety and caution this Labor Day weekend while visiting Reclamation reservoirs

News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. - Reclamation expects an increase of visitors at reservoir sites over the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Visitors are encouraged to take all water safety precautions, practice patience at congested boat ramp and dock areas, clean up all their trash and litter, be respectful to other recreationists...


Bureau of Land Management and Josephine County close recreation sites along Rogue River


US Department of Labor updates Interpretive Bulletin on independence requirement for accountants auditing employee benefit plans

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration today announced the release of Interpretive Bulletin 2022-01 updating its guidance on the “independence" requirement for accountants who audit employee benefit plans under section 103(a)(3)(A) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.


Cherry Gulch Fire in Northern Winnemucca District grows to 15,786 Acres


Vinita Man Sentenced to 10 years in Prison for being an Accessory After the Fact to a Craig County Murder

News Release: A Vinita man who tampered with evidence following a murder and provided the killer a place to stay afterward was sentenced Thursday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Fact Sheet: DHS is empowering workers and protecting rights at the workplace

News Release: Under President Biden's leadership, this Administration has made historic investments in America's workers, recognizing that the federal government plays a vital role in improving the condition and the standing of the men and women who power the American economy. As a result of the diligence and determination...


Chairman Scott Statement on Biden Student Loan Announcement


Foxx Discusses Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Fiasco on Fox Business


Accountability is Rep. Virginia Foxx’s Middle Name


It’s Time to Change to our Country’s Broken Education System


There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on Sept. 2.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Philips RS North America LLC, formerly known as Respironics Inc., a manufacturer of durable medical equipment (DME) based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay over $24 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it misled federal health care programs by paying kickbacks to DME suppliers. The affected programs were Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE, which is the health care program for active military and their families.


Foxx, Comer, Oversight Republicans Investigate Use of COVID Relief Funds for Schools


'Critical to the safety of our travelers': TSA celebrates 20th anniversary at Albany International Airport

This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Albany International Airport (ALB) in New York.


Medical Technology Company President Convicted in $77 Million COVID-19 and Allergy Testing Scheme

News Release: Medical Technology Company President Convicted in $77 Million COVID-19 and Allergy Testing Scheme.


News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Wolf Point man suspected of going to the post office and picking up a package he thought contained fentanyl pills admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.