News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


MS-13 Member Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy and Murder of Teenager

News Release: BOSTON - A member of MS-13 was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy and his participation in the July 2018 murder of a teenage boy in Lynn, who suffered at least 32 sharp force trauma wounds consistent with being stabbed repeatedly, along with blunt force injuries to the head.


Franklin County Man Sentenced To 210 Months’ Imprisonment For Child Exploitation Offenses

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Damion Phillip Gress, age 25, of Franklin County, was sentenced to 210 months’ imprisonment to be followed by 10 years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson for offenses involving the exploitation of minors.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong in Honolulu. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Chung reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-ROK Alliance in tackling today’s most pressing global challenges and ensuring a peaceful, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.


“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 10

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” on Feb. 10.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with New Zealand Foreign Minister Mahuta

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone today with New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta to discuss the United States and New Zealand’s shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific.


Chairman Thompson Opening Statement at Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Hearing on Examining the Economic Impact of Federal Infrastructure Investment

News Release: One of the reasons I am proud to serve on this Subcommittee is our ability to tackle issues that truly affect all Americans and their day-to-day lives.


USDA Trade Mission Underway in Dubai

News Release: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 15, 2022 Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley arrived in Dubai today to launch the U.S. Department of Agricultures first trade mission since November 2019. Whitley is kicking off the trade mission for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, who...


New federal center using artificial intelligence to help the environment

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has established established a center on artificial intelligence to help it gain a better understanding of the environment, a news release said.


News Release: WEST VALLEY, N.Y. - EM and its cleanup contractor at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) have redesigned an office building to support cleanup activities as they prepare to begin the teardown of the former Main Plant Process Building, an EM 2022 priority.


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Bonnie Lou Breeden, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has admitted to her role in a drug distribution enterprise, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


News Release: BOSTON - A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering charges.


News Release: HONOLULU - Jamie Kalani English, 55, of Hana, Maui, and Ty J.K. Cullen, 41, of Waipahu, Hawaii, pleaded guilty today before Senior United States District Judge Susan Oki Mollway to separate Informations charging each of them, respectively, with one count of honest services wire fraud. The Informations...


Public press releases: Federal Reserve System publishes 15 in January

There were 15 press releases published by the Federal Reserve System in January.


Federal Jury Convicts Mint Hill Man Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A federal jury in Charlotte has convicted Brandon Grunwaldt, 46, of Mint Hill, N.C., of sexual exploitation of a minor, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House of Representatives section on page H1111 on Feb. 9


Hartford Man Sentenced for Firearm Offense

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ALLEN EVANS, 35, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven to 16 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon.


Virtual Nature Matters: Estuary Habitat

News Release: Nature Matters will be presented by Kami Ellingson, who will explore the power of water in shaping our Pacific Northwest estuary habitats, their historic conditions, how we have changed these conditions and why it matters. Kami will tell her story with restoration ecology data and share a visual history...


The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 5633, THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY INSPECTOR GENERAL TRANSPARENCY ACT” on Feb. 11.


Cumberland County Man Charged With Health Care Fraud, Money Laundering, And Theft Of Public Money

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Rodney L.


There were 21 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Commerce in January.