News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine

Release: Our partnership with the people of Ukraine is steadfast and enduring, and we are focused on Ukraine’s urgent humanitarian needs as an important part of our response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack. It is with the welfare of ordinary Ukrainians in mind that we are announcing ...



Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 16 in week ending Feb. 26

There were 16 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss. The Secretary and Foreign Secretary Truss reiterated their condemnation of Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. The Secretary ...


There were 15 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA- Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the first anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) passing the House of Representatives...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Ten Florida residents were charged in an indictment unsealed today in the Southern District of Florida for their alleged roles in a $67 million health care fraud, wire fraud, kickback, and money laundering scheme involving the submission of false and fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary genetic tests and durable medical equipment.


US Department of Labor announces $12M funding opportunity  to support improved enforcement of Mexico’s labor laws

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of up to $12 million in funding to empower federal and state labor inspectors in Mexico to improve enforcement of the country’s landmark 2019 labor law reform in five states, with a focus on Northern States.


There were 20 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.


Release: On behalf of the United States, I send warm wishes to the people of the Dominican Republic as you celebrate your Independence Day on February 27. As longstanding partners with shared democratic values, the Dominican Republic and the United States collaborate closely on a wide range of shared priorities, and we both benefit from expansive economic and people-to-people ties.


Leader Rodgers Statement on Updated CDC Guidelines

News Release: Washington, D.C.-Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement about the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated COVID-19 guidelines...


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa about Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine in violation of international law. Secretary Blinken thanked Foreign Minister ...


U.S. Relations With the Dominican Republic

Release: More information about the Dominican Republic is available on the Dominican Republic page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


Additional General License Involving Afghanistan or Governing Institutions in Afghanistan

News Release: The United States took action today to facilitate a broad range of commercial activity in Afghanistan that will benefit the Afghan people.


Under Secretary Uzra Zeya Travel to Geneva

Release: Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, February 28-March 2 for the high-level segment of the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council. While in Geneva, Under Secretary Zeya will meet with diplomatic partners and heads of international ...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to offer support and condemn reports of mounting civilian deaths, including those of Ukrainian children, due to air strikes and rocket launch systems in ...


Texas woman charged with warranty, bank fraud

A Texas woman has reportedly been accused of fraud charges related to Cisco Systems Inc. and the U.S. government's Payroll Protection Program, a Feb. 10 U.S. Department of Justice news release said.


Release: Today marks seven years since Boris Nemtsov, the former Russian Deputy Prime Minister, anti-corruption activist and physicist, was assassinated just blocks from the Kremlin. Through his time in public service and by his civic activism, Nemtsov sought to make his country a better place by exposing corruption ...


US Department of Labor cites Ohio contractor for exposing roofers to deadly fall hazards for 6th time since 2018

News Release: HARTVILLE, OH - A Hartsville contractor has been cited for the sixth time since 2018 for exposing workers to deadly fall hazards on two separate Ohio job sites.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong regarding Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine. Secretary Blinken discussed details of President Biden’s ...