News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Iraqi gun smuggler convicted in federal trial

News Release: DUBLIN, GA: An Iraqi national was convicted on charges of attempting to smuggle guns through the Port of Savannah after a three-day trial in federal court.


Pile burning planned in Panguitch to restore wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk

News Release: KANAB, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kanab Field Office will conduct prescribed-fire pile burn operations within the previously hand-thinned vicinity of South Canyon, south of Panguitch near Highway 143, when favorable weather and personnel conditions exist.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Natalya Lutsenko of ICTV

News Release: QUESTION: All reports in the American media that intelligence is public in – the exact date of the attack, which is convinced that Russia will attack Ukraine day by day. Can we consider that as some specific actions as not giving Putin any room for a maneuver – for a maneuver? Or is just – is it just ...


US Department of Labor recovers $139K in overtime back wages, damages for 21 employees after federal court orders employer to comply

News Release: HOUSTON - Following a federal court order, the U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $139,068 in back wages and liquidated damages owed for 21 workers whose Houston employer misclassified them as independent contractors and failed to pay overtime wages.


News Release: Both Required to Surrender Licenses & Barred from Dispensing Controlled Substances.


Castle Shannon Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Sex Assault Images and Videos

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of Possession of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: BOSTON - A Springfield man pleaded guilty on Feb. 16, 2022, in federal court in Worcester to drug and firearm offenses.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) spoke about the need for NTIA oversight and the critical role they play in promoting economic growth and American leadership at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing.


Notice published on Feb. 16 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a four page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Joint Statement on Quad Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan.


Subcommittee Leader Latta: “E&C has a Duty to Oversee NTIA’s Implementation of It Critical Responsibilities and Connect Americans”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing, Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered remarks on the need to connect truly unserved areas across the country.


Notice published on Feb. 16 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Recidivist Defendant Charged In Connection With Fraudulent Eyewear Website For The Third Time

News Release: Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Darnell D. Edwards, Acting Inspector in Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (“USPIS"), announced the arrest of VITALY BORKER, the operator of “EyeglassesDepot.com," an online retailer of...


Release: Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Assistant Secretary Monica P. Medina will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 19-25, where she will meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives to discuss conservation and environmental...


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met in Munich today with Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.


News Release: CHICAGO - An inmate in a state prison in Arizona has been charged with federal drug offenses for allegedly brokering the sale of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Illinois.


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Egypt

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Cairo, Egypt on February 20-21.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Senior Official for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Hall Godfrey’s Travel to the United Arab Emirates

Senior Official for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Jennifer Hall Godfrey will travel to the United Arab Emirates from February 20-21.