News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment today against Esteban Gerardo Ramirez, 31, of San Jose, and Marsha Garma Phillips, 45, of Fairfield, charging them with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and related methamphetamine trafficking charges, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Two Rhode Island Men Indicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - Two Rhode Island men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that spanned across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.

Leader Rodgers: “To win the future, we must continue to make spectrum available, promote innovation, and keep up with wireless demands”

By DOE Newswire | Mar 17, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee on ensuring American leadership in next generation communications technology.

Leader Rodgers Statement Following President Zelenskyy’s Address to Congress

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed members of Congress today.

Public Notice: Draft Environmental Land Assessment for FEMA Group Housing Site in Terrebonne Parish – 2097 West Park Phase 2 Group Site

News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA has posted a Public Notice regarding the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for a proposed group housing site for survivors in need of housing as a result of Hurricane Ida.

Leader Rodgers: “To win the future, we must continue to make spectrum available, promote innovation, and keep up with wireless demands”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee on ensuring American leadership in next generation communications technology.

FEMA Celebrates Women’s History Month

News Release: WASHINGTON -- With nearly half of the agency’s staff being female, FEMA is proud to celebrate today as International Women’s Day and the entire month of March as Women’s History Month.

Looman: 'These protections uphold the rights of workers'

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 17, 2022

The Wage & Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor has made available several new resources to protect employees from retaliation by employers for exercising their rights as workers, the DOL announced recently.

Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on March 15

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Justice Department discusses Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Open Group, L.L.C. on March 15

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Neal Floor Statement on the Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

News Release: M/ Speaker, yesterday morning, the Congress heard directly from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. He showed us the absolute horrors that Russia is inflicting on the Ukrainian people, and he pleaded for us to do more.

Serial Offender Sentenced To 9 Years For Medical Frauds Causing More Than $3.5 Million In Losses

News Release: Defendant Pleaded Guilty To One Fraud Scheme, Fled To Mexico, Continued With A Second Fraud Scheme.

Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lawrenceville, GA discussed on March 15 by Transportation Department

By US DOT Newswire | Mar 17, 2022

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Combined Notice of Filings discussed on March 15 by Energy Department

By DOE Newswire | Mar 17, 2022

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Rodgers and Guthrie Statement on Two Health Bills Signed into Law

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed S. 1543, the “Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for...

US Department of Labor cites Rhode Island concrete supplier for serious safety, health violations following worker fatality

By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2022

News Release: PROVIDENCE, RI - A federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that a Smithfield company could have prevented a worker from suffering fatal head injuries while the worker repaired a cement truck on Oct. 21, 2021.

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on March 15 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Astronomy Night Returns to Cape Lookout National Seashore on March 26, 2022.

By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2022

News Release: HARKERS ISLAND, NC - - Cape Lookout National Seashore (a certified International Dark Sky Park) is pleased to announce Astronomy Night on Saturday, March 26, outdoors at the Harkers Island Visitor Center, from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Georgia Man Sentenced for Stealing Millions from San Felipe Del Rio ISD