News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Former employee admits guilt in construction fraud scheme

Leonard C Boyle, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that William Sacco, a 49-year-old from Pelham, New Hampshire, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges.


Westerman Tours Northern Minnesota Mines

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), and other members of Congress in Northern Minnesota to see firsthand the importance of the mining industry to the community and the nation.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Bjoern Seibert, Chief of Staff for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The Deputy Secretary and Chief of Staff reiterated the U.S. and EU’s firm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty ...


The United States-Fiji Relationship and Our Partnership for Peace, Stability, and Prosperity

News Release: As President Biden has said, the United States is a Pacific nation and will always be a Pacific nation. The Pacific region remains a foreign policy priority for the United States, and we have deep and longstanding ties to Fiji and the other countries of the Pacific.


News Release: Bureau of Energy Resources Senior Bureau Official Harry Kamian will travel to Cairo, Egypt, and Bangkok, Thailand February 11-18. In both capitals, he will meet with government officials, energy sector leaders, and professional associations to advance bilateral and commercial energy relationships and to support clean energy transitions. Mr. Kamian will also participate in the Egyptian Petroleum Show and the U.S.-Thailand Energy Policy Dialogue.


MS-13 Leader Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy and Murder of Teenager

News Release: BOSTON - A leader 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.


Chairwoman Maloney Issues Statement After Mazars USA Severs Ties with  Trump Organization

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the following statement after Mazars USA reportedly severed ties with the Trump Organization...


A Senior State Department Official On Our Diplomatic Presence in Ukraine

News Release: MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone, and thank you so much for joining today’s background briefing. Today we will be joined by a senior administration official who will discuss the recent decision regarding the ordered departure at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. To reiterate, the contents of this briefing this morning are on background and they are embargoed until the end of the call.


There were nine press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in November 2021.


News Release: McALLEN, Texas - A 32-year-old Mexican citizen has been ordered to prison following his convictions related to the importation of cocaine, meth and fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Winter Park bakery violates child labor laws by employing 13-year old 'volunteer'

A bakery in Winter Park, FL violated federal child labor laws by employing a 13-year-old as unpaid ‘volunteer’ worker.


'Make a difference in protecting our climate': EPA launches ENERGY STAR home upgrade

The Environmental Protection Agency launched the ENERGY STAR home upgrade on Tuesday aimed at taking US households into the clean energy future.


Former Employee of Mechanical Contractor Admits Inflating Change Orders

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that WILLIAM SACCO, 49, of Pelham, New Hampshire, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to a conspiracy charge stemming from his involvement in a construction project fraud scheme.


News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will visit Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, February 14-15 for bilateral meetings. Assistant Secretary Phee will be joined by Special Advisor for Africa Strategy Judd Devermont from the National Security Council and U.S. Air Force Major General Kenneth ...


News Release: MR GREUBEL: Those were our LE staff, they were not professionals. They should be professionals, but they were an embassy staff. (Applause.) Izumi and I welcome you and all of our honored guests to U.S. Embassy Suva. I wish to especially thank our FSNA president, Laisani, and our – Laisani, please raise your hand – (applause) – and our honor guard for this memorable and traditional Fijian welcome.


USDA Files Action Against R & S Export & Import Inc. in Florida for Alleged PACA Violations

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against R & S Export & Import Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company, operating from Florida, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to eight produce sellers in the amount of $298,099 from January 2020 through April 2020.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Truss

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss today about acute and shared concerns that Russia may be considering launching further military aggression against Ukraine in the coming days. Secretary Blinken emphasized ...


Sec. Vilsack to Lead Trade Mission, Hold Events on Climate Change in UAE

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2022 From Feb. 18-22, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to lead a U.S. Department of Agriculture trade mission and hold eventsfocused on the United States commitment to working with international partners to combat climate change.


Public press releases: United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry publishes 13 in October 2021

There were 13 press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in October 2021.


31 press releases published in January by U.S. Department of Agriculture

There were 31 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in January.