News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Father, daughter tax preparers sentenced for income tax filing fraud

News Release: AUGUSTA, GA: A Richmond County man and his daughter have been sentenced after admitting they filed fraudulently inflated tax returns on behalf of clients.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The Foreign Ministers of Australia, India and Japan and the Secretary of State of the United States met in New York on 23 September 2022 and signed into operation the Guidelines for the ‘Quad Partnership on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) in the Indo-Pacific’. This partnership was announced by Quad Leaders in Tokyo on 24 May 2022, as part of a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.


Beverly Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Charge for Using Fake Companies in Scheme to Steal Millions of Dollars in COVID Small Business Loans

News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Beverly Hills man - whose sons pleaded guilty earlier this month to felonies for defrauding COVID-relief programs - pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for fraudulently seeking more than $6.7 million in COVID-related small business loans for more than half a dozen fake companies.


Briefing with Senior Administration Officials on the Administration’s Efforts to Advance the Free Flow of Information For the Iranian People

News Release: MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining today’s call. We have with us [Senior State Department Official] and [Senior Treasury Department Official]. They will discuss today’s release of General License D-2 authorizing the export of certain services, software, and hardware related ...


Departments of the Interior and Agriculture Announce Members of Federal Council to Support Hunting, Conservation Efforts

News Release: WASHINGTON - In advance of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 24, the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture today announced 18 members of the Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council.


News Release: Newcastle, Wyo. - In light of further vandalism at the Old Quarry Trails, the Bureau of Land Management is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of the individuals responsible for damaging the kiosk at the popular recreation area east of Newcastle.


Grand Jury - September 2022

News Release: Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned 21 unsealed Indictments charging 23 defendants. Indictments are charging documents that contain one or more individual counts that are merely accusations, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.


News Release: The United States is providing nearly $327 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help the people of Afghanistan. This funding includes nearly $119 million through the Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and nearly $208 million through the U.S. Agency for International ...



The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $37 Million to Improve Recreational Sites and Cabins on National Forests and Grasslands

News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced more than $37 million in investments to improve vital recreation infrastructure located on national forests and grasslands. These investments are made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure ...



Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.9 Billion to Deploy Infrastructure Necessary to Manage and Store Carbon Pollution

Release: The President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Catalyzing Historic Investments That Will Tackle Harmful CO2 Emissions, Produce High-Quality Jobs, and Support Environmental Justice


News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man who ran an illegal gambling business was sentenced to 18 months in prison for filing a false tax return, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


News Release: DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are seeking public feedback on a draft Workplan to implement a memorandum of understanding signed on March 8, 2022, which advances environmental justice through enforcement and compliance assurance. ...


New Orleans Man Found Guilty of Drug and Weapons Violations

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that DERRICK ESTES, age 42, of New Orleans, was found guilty as charged on Sept. 21, 2022 after a two-day jury trial before U.S. District Judge Jay C. Zainey.


Advancing the Free Flow of Information for the Iranian People

Release: Today we are issuing a General License to advance our efforts and commitments to ensure that the Iranian people can freely access information online. This update modernizes the Treasury Department license to expand the free flow of information and access to fact-based information to people in Iran consistent...


Las Vegas Man Indicted for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses After Shooting at Police and a Civilian During Flight

News Release: LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas man made his initial appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach for two carjackings involving separate victims. The defendant shot at both the victim and police during the second incident.


News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - Kala Sloan, 28, pleaded guilty today to falsifying physician orders on behalf of a company that billed Medicare for millions of dollars. According to the criminal information and evidence summarized in Court, between 2014 and 2021, Carolina Rehab Products, Inc. (CRP) and Blue File DMC...