News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


TSA to host recruiting event for Transportation Security Officers  for Boston Logan International Airport

Release: BOSTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event Saturday, February 12. The hiring event is designed to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Allows Resumption of Prince Edward Island Tablestock Potatoes into Puerto Rico

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2022 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the resumption of tablestock potatoes from Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, into Puerto Rico. USDA has determined the importation of these potatoes under specified conditions poses little risk of introducing potato wart disease, a soil-borne disease that reduces yield and marketability, to Puerto Rico.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Leigh Sales of ABC’s 730 Report

Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you very much for your time.


Bloods Gang Member Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Sales

News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - A Virginia Beach man was sentenced today to 2 years in prison for trafficking firearms in a Virginia Beach apartment complex.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


South Florida Medical Clinic Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Orchestrating $42 Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: Miami, Florida - Yesterday, a federal district judge in Miami sentenced Bradley Jason Kantor, 49, of Key Largo, Florida, to 10 years in federal prison for submitting approximately $42 million in fraudulent health care claims to United Healthcare.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes notice on Feb. 8

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Energy Department publish on Feb. 8?

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DRL Program to Promote Youth Engagement in Democratic Processes and the Protection of Human Rights in Bangladesh and Nepal

Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Program to Promote Youth Engagement in Democratic Processes and the Protection of Human Rights in Bangladesh and Nepal. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number...


The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Feb. 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Raimondo, Tai Statements on 232 Tariff Agreement with Japan

News Release: Today, United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo and United States Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai announced a new 232 tariff agreement with Japan to allow historically-based sustainable volumes of Japanese steel products to enter the U.S. market without the application of Section 232 ...


Interior, Agriculture Departments form 'imperative' task force with Western states

The United States Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture are joining the Western Governors Association (WGA) to launch a conservation task force.


Nun Who Embezzled Tuition Money from Torrance Catholic Elementary School Sentenced to One Year in Federal Prison

A nun who was the principal of a Catholic elementary school in Torrance was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in federal prison for stealing more than $835,000 in school funds to pay for personal expenses, including gambling trips.


New Leadership at Minidoka National Historic Site, Friends of Minidoka

The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce the selection of Kurt Ikeda and Emily Teraoka to serve as the Director of Interpretation and Education and Lead Park Ranger, respectively, for Minidoka National Historic Site near Jerome, Idaho.