News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Grothman: Putin Must Be Met with Strength, Not Weakness

Subcommittee on National Security Ranking Member Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) opened today’s hearing on “Defending U.S. Allies and Interests Against Russian Aggression in Eastern Europe” by emphasizing Russia’s planned invasion of Ukraine would deal a blow to free countries around the world.


Cloud: Middle Class America is Shouldering the Burden of Inflation

Today, Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Ranking Member Michael Cloud (R-Texas) and Subcommittee Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) expressing concern about the Democrats’ parallel investigation into the meatpacking industry already being conducted by the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis while ignoring the worst inflation crisis in 40 years.


Comer & Grothman: President Biden Failed to Prepare for Afghanistan Withdrawal

House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on National Security Ranking Member Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) today called on top Biden Administration officials to provide all documents and communications related to the military and diplomatic withdrawal from Afghanistan.


There were 37 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in October 2021.


Receipt of Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities-January 2022 discussed on Feb. 25 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Atlantic Veal & Lamb, LLC. (Atlantic) of Brooklyn, N.Y., on Feb. 12, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Atlantic waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $7,500.


Carl B. Hayden Visitor Center at Glen Canyon Dam reopens to visitors

News Release: Glen Canyon Dam is scheduled to reopen the Carl B. Hayden Visitor Center doors beginning Thursday, March 3, after being closed since March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Notice published on Feb. 25 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: S&B Pharma LLC discussed on Feb. 25 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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TSA to host hiring event for Detroit Metro Airport Transportation Security Officers March 3-4

Release: DETROIT - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Thursday, March 3-Friday, March 4 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW).


Deactivation Paves Way for Major Skyline Changes in Oak Ridge

Since the start of 2022, EM crews at Oak Ridge have finished deactivating the former Criticality Experiment Laboratory and the mercury contaminated Column Exchange (COLEX) equipment at the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12).



News Release: UKIAH, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office has extended until Friday, March 25, the deadline for public comments and suggestions on how to improve the South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Management Area near Ukiah. People interested in the area can provide BLM with their input...


Sanctioning NS2AG, Matthias Warnig, and NS2AG’s Corporate Officers

News Release: The United States applauds Germany’s decision to take administrative steps to halt the certification process for Nord Stream 2, which will prevent the pipeline from becoming operational. After consultations with Germany and the EU, I have terminated the waiver and imposed sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG ...


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Traveling with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

News Release: ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - A Cedar Rapids, Iowa, man, Joseph Allen Wilcher, 40, of the 1800 block of Western Drive, was sentenced on Feb. 24, 2022, to 120 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor and a concurrent 120 months in prison for travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual activity. Wilcher was also sentenced to concurrent ten-year terms of supervised release for each offense.


There were 69 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in June 2021.


Missoula BLM plans controlled burns near Potomac

News Release: (MISSOULA, Mont.) - The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is preparing to burn landing piles associated with several timber sales and stewardship projects this spring in the Lower Blackfoot River area.


News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Eastern Ohio man was sentenced in U.S. District Court here today to 168 months in prison for discharging a firearm during a drug-trafficking robbery and for cyberstalking a victim for a year.


TSA to host hiring event for Columbus airports

Release: COLUMBUS - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting two hiring events Tuesday, March 1 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).