News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


Scalise: Biden’s COVID Response is in Tatters

News Release: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “I want to welcome and thank each of the witnesses for taking the time to be with us today. “Today marks one year since Joe Biden took the oath of office as President. Sadly, thus far, his presidency is marked by his many failures and broken promises. Chief among them is...


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Columbia Man Sentenced for Enticing a Minor for Illicit Sex

News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Columbia, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for attempting to meet a law enforcement officer, posing online as a 14-year-old girl, for illegal sexual activity.


What did Federal Reserve System publish on Jan. 18?

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published on Jan. 18 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Jan. 18?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Oversight Subcommittee Leader Griffith Opening Remarks For Hearing on Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Tech

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for Oversight and Investigations Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on the energy consumption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.


News Release: A major project is beginning at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, which will provide a new, main visitor parking lot and improvements to East 5th Street. This is a key component of the vision outlined in the site's Master Plan, and will improve circulation for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent letters to three different Department of...


Rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 18

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Defense Contractor Sentenced to 10 Years for Fraud, Money Laundering & ID Theft

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Craig Klund, 58, Yankton, South Dakota, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 10 years in federal prison for wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft.


Notice published on Jan. 18 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 18?

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Jan. 18 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Chick-fil-A Employees Sentenced for Scheme to Steal Funds

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge today sentenced two former Chick-fil-A employees for their roles in a conspiracy to defraud their former employer, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick M. Davis.


Finance Republicans: Innovation-Killing Government Price Control Mandates Must Not Become Law

News Release: Washington, D.C.--Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee, led by Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), sent a letter to Senate colleagues emphasizing the wide-ranging drawbacks of the drug price control mandates contained in the House-passed Build Back Better Act (BBBA).


News Release: BOSTON - A Worcester man pleaded guilty today in connection with possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Explanation of Vote at a General Assembly Plenary Meeting on Agenda Item 109

First and foremost, we would like to express our appreciation to the Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee and the Secretariat for their efforts to find safe and inclusive methods for us to continue to undertake our important work.