News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - At the request of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their property from the July floods have another month to apply for federal disaster assistance.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Johnstown, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to violation of federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around the counties of Jefferson, Clearfield, and Allegheny, United States Attorney Cindy Chung announced today.


Special Representative Dorothy McAuliffe’s Travel to Miami, Florida to Attend the Smart City EXPO USA Event

News Release: Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Miami, Florida, September 14-15, 2022, to participate in the Smart City EXPO USA event. She joined activities related to building smart, equitable, and sustainable 21st century cities, which included plenary sessions, stakeholder ...


Notice published on Sept. 26 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Boston Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Racketeering and Drug Trafficking Conspiracies

News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man was sentenced yesterday for racketeering (RICO) and drug trafficking conspiracies stemming from his involvement in the Boston-based street gang, NOB.


Congressional Record publishes “TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH DARNELL” in the Senate section on Dec. 21, 2017

“TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH DARNELL” was published on pages S8252-S8253 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 21, 2017.


21 Indicted in Lawrence and Southbridge Area Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracies

News Release: BOSTON - Twenty-one individuals have been indicted in federal court in Boston in connection with their alleged roles in drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) that distributed cocaine and fentanyl throughout the North Shore and Central Massachusetts.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ST. LOUIS - A man from Manchester, Missouri who had previously been convicted of a charge of possession of child pornography admitted on Monday being caught again with child sexual abuse material.


Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for New Information Collection discussed on Sept. 26 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on Sept. 23, 2022, Ashton Howard (age: 29) pleaded guilty to obstructing a law enforcement officer while that officer was engaged in his official duties during a civil disorder, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 231(a)(3).



Biden admin nominates George P. Kent as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Estonia

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint George P. Kent as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Estonia.


Biogen Inc. Agrees to Pay $900 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Improper Physician Payments

News Release: BOSTON - Pharmaceutical company Biogen Inc. (Biogen), based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay $900 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by causing the submission of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid by paying kickbacks to physicians to induce them to prescribe Biogen drugs.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Jacksonville, Florida -United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Daryl D. Shack (32, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to escaping from federal custody. Shack faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


Foxx: Mr. President, You’re Burying Taxpayers Alive

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed a $400 billion cost estimate for President Biden’s illegal student loan debt scheme...


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and the National Hurricane Center's Acting Director Jamie Rhome will conduct a press briefing at the center in Miami to discuss the latest forecast and expected impacts for Hurricane Ian and FEMA's response activities already underway.