News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Joint Statement on the Strategic Dialogue Between the United States and Poland

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Poland on the occasion of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today by phone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Polish Foreign Minister Rau

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau in Washington, D.C., as part of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue.


Counselor Chollet’s Travel to Bulgaria, Romania, and Belgium

Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet will lead an interagency delegation to Sofia, Bucharest, and Brussels from February 7 to 11 to engage with our partners in Europe on a range of issues, and to consult with NATO Allies and the European Union partners on Russian aggression towards Ukraine.


Promoting Accountability for Transnational Repression of Belarusian Athletes Abroad

The Department of State is imposing visa restrictions on Belarusian nationals under the “Khashoggi Ban,” a tool the Administration announced last year to counter transnational repression.


News Release: Thirteen Individuals Charged In Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracies.


Springfield Armory National Historic Site Receives National Park Foundation Open OutDoors for Kids Grant to develop a Traveling Education Trunk Program

News Release: Springfield Armory National Historic Site received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). History in a Trunk: Travel with Springfield Armory is an engaging and interactive program that allows educators to personalize the experience in their classroom. Three different...


News Release: WILMINGTON, Del. - David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Michael Protack, 64, was sentenced yesterday to 12 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews on the charge of mailing threatening communications.


News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron today sentenced Jesus Manuel Rodriguez-Castillo (39, Kissimmee) to eight years and four months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl-laced heroin. Rodriguez-Castillo had pleaded guilty on October 5, 2021.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The Defendants Operated Boiler Rooms Overseas and Shell Companies in the United States to Defraud Victims Around the World of Millions of Dollars.


15 press releases published in October 2021 by House Committee on the Judiciary

There were 15 press releases published by the House Committee on the Judiciary in October 2021.


Statement ofAssistant Secretary Molly Phee Bureau of African Affairs United States Department of StateSenate Foreign Relations Committee

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, allow me to begin by thanking the committee for your longstanding interest in and support for a successful transition from authoritarian to civilian rule in Sudan.


Proposed rule published by Energy Department on Feb. 7

The US Energy Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rice: More Funding Won’t Help the IRS Backlog

News Release: Rice: More Funding Won’t Help the IRS Backlog.


News Release: Assistant U. S. Attorney Loren G. Rene (619) 546-8783.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Last night on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, highlighted bipartisan legislation he has introduced with Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to name the Avondale Cincinnati Post Office for two...


Park History Weekend 2022

News Release: Harrison, Ark. - Buffalo National River’s first weekend of 50th anniversary celebratory events is coming soon. From February 25th to March 1st, 2022, the park is celebrating the rich cultural and geological history of the area and the creation of the park. All are invited to participate in the listed activities below.


Agencies announce public meeting on proposed U.S. Bancorp Acquisition of MUFG Union Bank, National Association; public comment period extended

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced a joint public meeting on the proposal by U.S. Bancorp, Minneapolis, Minnesota, to acquire MUFG Union Bank, National Association, San Francisco, California. The proposal includes the merger of Union Bank into U.S. Bank National Association, Cincinnati, Ohio.