News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

“With passage of these three bills, Congress is continuing its work to support the health and well-being of the American people by investing in our nation’s public health infrastructure.

Rodgers and Westerman Introduce the American Energy Independence from Russia Act

House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement after introducing the American Energy Independence from Russia Act.

National Park Service Director Sams tours South Florida national parks and preserve, highlights commitment to restoring and rehabilitating ecosystems and critical infrastructure

News Release: WASHINGTON - Last week, National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams followed the flow of water from the Big Cypress Swamp, through the Everglades famed River of Grass, over the vast mangrove forests, and out to Florida and Biscayne Bays during a visit to South Florida’s national parks and preserve.

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Offers WBSCM Refresher Training to Current Vendors

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is providing current vendors an opportunity to participate in our live, on-line training sessions on “How to Submit an Offer”

USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors

Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint eleven U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including three Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and eight Rural Development (RD) State Directors.

Brooklyn Man And Yonkers Woman Charged With Production, Receipt And Distribution Of Child Pornography

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Miriam E. Rocah, Westchester County District Attorney, Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI"), and John Mueller, the Commissioner of...

Temporary closures for peregrine falcon nesting in Acadia National Park

News Release: To provide peregrine falcons adequate space for nesting, the National Park Service will temporarily close areas including Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, Valley Cove Trail and a portion of the Orange & Black Path in Acadia National Park on March 1 until further notice. These annual closures protect the peregrine falcons from inadvertent human disturbance or harassment during the nesting period.

Environmental Protection Agency discusses Fluridone; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions on Feb. 28

By EPA Newswire | Feb 28, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

DOT-PHMSA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 28

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 28, 2022

FY 2022 Supplemental Public Sector Training (SPST) Grants grant opened on Feb. 28.

Boston Man Sentenced for Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man was sentenced today on fraud conspiracy charges in connection with the processing of fraudulent applications for store credit accounts using stolen identities.

Jamestown Man Sentenced To More Than 27 Years In Prison For Enticement Of A Minor

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Richard LaFrance, 35, of Jamestown, NY, who was convicted of enticement of a minor, was sentenced to serve 327 months in prison and lifetime of supervised by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.

TSA to host hiring event for Toledo Express Airport

By Homeland Newswire | Feb 28, 2022

Release: TOLEDO - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, March 2 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL).

Interior Department discusses HEARTH Act Approval of Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, California Leasing Ordinance on Feb. 28

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

District Man Pleads Guilty to Charge for July 4, 2020 Slaying of 11-Year-Old Boy

News Release: Three Others Earlier Pleaded Guilty in Case.

BLM Sand Wash Basin wild horse adoption set for Florence March 4-5

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Florence, Colo. March 4-5 at Pathfinder Regional Park.

BLM Seeks Project Proposals for Secure Rural Schools Title II Funding

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking proposals for natural resource projects that restore and improve public lands across western Oregon. Between $4 and $5 million is available for community-based natural resource projects.

Meeks, McCaul, Bera, and Chabot Issue Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Mass Arrests of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Leaders

By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2022

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representatives Ami Bera (D-C.A.) and Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation released the following joint statement regarding the one-year anniversary of the mass arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders...

Interior Department publishes proposed rule on Feb. 28

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on Feb. 28 by Commerce Department

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 28, 2022

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

E&C Announces Energy Hearing on Deploying Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Nationwide