News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “LIMITING IMPACTS FROM SUPPLY CHAIN SHOCKS” on Feb. 4.


Guilford County Man Sentenced for Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges

News Release: GREENSBORO - Arthur Alexander McQueen, Jr., also known as “Tubb", 36, was sentenced on February 9, 2022, to 292 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and to 120 months in prison for felon in possession of a firearm to run concurrently with his conviction for the drug trafficking charge. Sandra J. Hairston, United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, made the announcement.


What did Agriculture Department publish on Feb. 7?

The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


CISA, City of St. Louis and Local Partners Conduct Exercise to Keep Water Supply Safe

News Release: ST. LOUIS - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) hosted the Howard Bend Tabletop Exercise (TTX) alongside St. Louis public utility stakeholders, private sector partners, local first responders, and state and federal partners today. The multi-agency event focused on incident information sharing procedures, and emergency response and recovery operations at the Howard Bend Water Plant facility near St. Louis in Chesterfield, MO.


Bozeman meth trafficker sentenced to eight years in prison

News Release: MISSOULA - A Bozeman man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine was sentenced today to eight years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release and was ordered to forfeit $17,644, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Donna Laansma, 57, of Fairless Hills, PA, was charged by Information with wire fraud and tax evasion in connection with a scheme to embezzle over $1.8 million from her former employer, and for failing to report these fraudulently obtained earnings to the Internal Revenue Service.


What did Energy Department publish on Feb. 7?

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


Virginia Man Pleads Guilty in Paycheck Protection Program Money Laundering Scheme

News Release: Laundered over $900,000 in Fraudulently Obtained Funds.


News Release: The United States joins the international community in observing the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation and recommits to ending this grave human rights abuse. The United States recognizes that gender equality and girls’ empowerment are not achievable without prioritizing gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response. For millions of girls around the world, this means we must act to eliminate female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian about ongoing efforts by NATO Allies, EU partners, G7 members, and other partners to address Russia’s continued military build-up on Ukraine’s borders, ...


What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 7?

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


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


Crapo Statement at HHS Nominations Hearing

News Release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the following nominations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Robert Gordon, Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources; January Contreras, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families; and Rebecca Jones Gaston, Commissioner for the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families.


DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting Feb. 9

DRL Promoting Justice Sector Reform in Moldova grant opened on Feb. 9.


Rule published by Transportation Department on Feb. 7

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


Notice published by Commerce Department on Feb. 7

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department publishes rule on Feb. 7

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


Transportation Department publishes notice on Feb. 7

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


Notice published on Feb. 7 by Energy Department

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


What did Homeland Security Department publish on Feb. 7?

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.