News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


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


Release: The U.S. Department of State will welcome 112 leaders in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields from Africa, the Middle East, and South and Central Asia to participate in the hybrid TechWomen Program. Through mentorships with U.S. women leaders in STEM fields, the TechWomen...


Meeting of the President's Committee on the International Labor Organization discussed on Feb. 25 by Labor Department

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


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


Northumberland County Man Indicted For Production Of Child Pornography

News Release: WILLIAMSPORT - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Feb. 24, 2022, Scott Eric Snyder, age 50, of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, was indicted on charges of production of child pornography.


Bradford County Man Charged With Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

News Release: WILLIAMSPORT - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that on Feb. 24, 2022, John Palfreyman, age 39, of Bradford County, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of illegally possessing firearms.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan about Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack against Ukraine and the importance of building a strong international response to support Ukrainian sovereignty through the UN Security Council.


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on March 25

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner Great Lakes &- Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) grant opened on Feb. 25.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA -- A former resident of North Versailles, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


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


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against H Brooks and Company LLC (H Brooks) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company, operating from Minnesota, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 37 produce sellers in the amount of $3,812,292 from August 2019 through April 2021.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an administrative complaint against Bruce Camenzind (Camenzind), doing business as Clarence E. Camenzind Funnel Trust, BK Farms, and Dixon Ranch in Blair, Neb., on Jan. 25, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


New York Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling 10 Kilos of Meth Aboard Bus

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A New York, N.Y., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to smuggling more than 10 kilograms of methamphetamine aboard a bus traveling through Kansas City, Missouri, from Los Angeles, California, to New York.


Announcement of Dilawar Syed as the State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs

The Department of State is pleased to announce Dilawar Syed as the new Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke tonight with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to condemn Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine and discuss the Alliance’s ...


Winchester Man Convicted of COVID-Relief Fraud

News Release: Owner of information technology services company fraudulently sought more than $13 million in Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program Loans.


Release: The United States took action today to facilitate a broad range of commercial activity in Afghanistan that will benefit the Afghan people.


Colorado Felon Sentenced To Prison For Unlawful Possession Of Firearms

News Release: LAS VEGAS - A Colorado felon was sentenced today to eight and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of firearms.


USDOJ-OJP-OVW grant application closes on April 19

OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program Solicitation grant opened on Feb. 25.


U.S. Department of Transportation Finalizes Procedures to Increase Access at Newark for Lower Cost Carriers

News Release: Today’s action promotes competition, helps consumers by providing them with lower fares and more choices