News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to Gulf capitals and London starting January 19 to reinvigorate peace efforts in coordination with the UN, senior regional government officials, and other international partners. The Special Envoy and his team will press the parties to de-escalate militarily and seize the new year to participate fully in an inclusive UN-led peace process.

Advance reservations available in February for Yellowstone National Park visitors at additional campgrounds

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning Feb.14, 2022, visitors will be able to make advance reservations for additional campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park on Recreation.gov.

Former Louisville, Kentucky Police Officer Sentenced for Using Excessive Force

A former Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officer was sentenced today in the U.S.

Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce Historic Investment in Delaware’s Water Infrastructure

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 2, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) celebrated the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)’ plan to invest $51.5 million in fiscal year 2022 on improvements to Delaware’s ports and waterways. This is made possible by the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law on Nov. 15, 2021.

Harrison County man sentenced for firearms charge

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 2, 2022

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Taylor M. Washington, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 51 months of incarceration for a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

Springfield Woman Sentenced for Social Security Benefit Theft

A Springfield woman was sentenced today for stealing over $62,000 in Social Security benefits.

Grady County, Oklahoma Jail Officer Pleads Guilty to Using Excessive Force

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 2, 2022

News Release: Johnnie Drewery, 27, a former Sergeant with the Grady County Jail, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty today to using unreasonable force against an inmate, thereby violating the inmate’s constitutional civil rights.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. They discussed the January 10 Strategic Stability Dialogue, January 12 NATO-Russia Council, and January 13 OSCE Permanent Council meetings. The Secretary ...

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at a Joint Press Availability

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER KULEBA: (Via interpreter) Good afternoon. I will wait for Secretary Blinken to turn on.

DOI-BLM grant application closes on April 4

Bureau of Land Management Utah Threatened and Endangered Species grant opened on Feb. 2.

South Florida Covid-19 Relief Fraudster Sentenced to Federal Prison

Today, a federal district judge in Fort Lauderdale sentenced Luke Pierre Jr., 36, of Port St. Lucie, Florida to 24 months’ imprisonment for fraudulently obtaining over $400,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a program funded under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide small businesses with financial relief during the Covid-19 pandemic.

What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 31?

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 2, 2022

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Leader Rodgers: Democrats’ Radical Agenda is Making Rising Prices and Empty Shelves Worse

By EPA Newswire | Feb 2, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) demanded that Democrats start taking Americans’ inflation and supply chain concerns seriously at today’s hearing on price gouging.

What did Federal Reserve System publish on Jan. 31?

By Fed Newswire | Feb 2, 2022

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Camden County Man Charged with Firearms and Narcotics Offenses

A Camden County man made his initial appearance today on charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

DOS-ZWE grant application closes on May 1

U.S. Embassy Harare PD Annual Program Statement grant opened on Feb. 2.

Bilirakis: We Must Have an Honest Discussion About how American Families are Paying Higher and Higher Prices

By DOE Newswire | Feb 2, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for Consumer Protection and Commerce Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) called on Democrats to address the rising prices that are hurting American families across the country.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Horticulturalist Kim Murray Retires

News Release: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Horticulturalist Kim Murray has retired after over two decades of service. For over 43 years, Murray has curated and cared for the landscape of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller estate and will leave behind a legacy of beautifully maintained grounds and gardens.

Waterbury Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Heroin and Crack

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 2, 2022

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that HECTOR DIAZ, 24, Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 24 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing heroin and crack cocaine.

What did Interior Department publish on Jan. 31?