News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

DOT-FMCSA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 3

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

FY22 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST) grant opened on Feb. 3.

Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on Feb. 1

By EPA Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

“IN RECOGNITION OF JOE GRAUPENSPERGER AND HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on Jan. 28

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

“IN RECOGNITION OF JOE GRAUPENSPERGER AND HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E72 on Jan. 28

Deputy Secretary Sherman to Participate in a Conversation Hosted by Yalta European Strategy

By State Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

News Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman will participate in a virtual conversation, hosted by Yalta European Strategy (YES), with former President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid at 9:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022.

Russia’s Top Five Persistent Disinformation Narratives

By State Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

News Release: Over many years, Russia has fabricated a set of false narratives that its disinformation and propaganda ecosystem persistently injects into the global information environment. These narratives act like a template, which enables the Kremlin to adjust these narratives, with one consistency – a complete disregard for truth as it shapes the information environment to support its policy goals.

Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Feb. 1

By EPA Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability

By State Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. Foreign Minister Lavrov and I finished our meeting a short while ago, and I first want to begin by thanking Switzerland for hosting us, for its traditional hospitality, which is very much appreciated.

DOE Announces $25 Million for Cutting-Edge Wave Energy Research

By DOE Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

Release: Advancing Commercial Viability of Wave Energy Technologies Can Accelerate a Carbon-Free Grid

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Lithuania and Belgium

By State Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

News Release: Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Vilnius, Lithuania, January 30 – Feb. 1, and to Brussels, Belgium, February 2-4, 2022. During his visit to Vilnius, Under Secretary Fernandez will meet with senior government officials to discuss U.S.-Lithuania ...

McCaul Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on U.S. Priorities in the Western Hemisphere

By State Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing on U.S. Priorities in the Western Hemisphere.

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Jan. 28

By EPA Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H305-H307 on Jan. 28

Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Truss

By State Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss to take stock of recent engagements to deter Russia from its troubling military build-up in and near Ukraine. The United States and the United Kingdom are coordinating ...

What did Commerce Department publish on Feb. 1?

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Labor Department publishes notice on Feb. 1

By DOL Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Inc. to Enforce the Rights of United States Army National Guard Member

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

News Release: The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement resolving allegations that the Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Inc. (WREC) terminated U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Garrett Woodard when he returned from military service in violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA).

USDOT Announces Rule to Help Department Move More Swiftly to Protect Aviation Consumers from Unfair and Deceptive Practices

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 3, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) today announced a final rule that will help it move more swiftly to protect aviation consumers from unfair and deceptive practices. The rule will simplify and speed up the hearing procedures that the Department uses when it issues aviation consumer protection rulemakings to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices by airlines and ticket agents.