News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

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

Pallone Introduces Bill to Improve FDA’s Accelerated Approval Program

By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today introduced the Accelerated Approval Integrity Act, which would improve the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ability to ensure that drugs that receive accelerated approval are providing a proven clinical benefit to patients.

Dominican National Sentenced to Prison for Heroin Trafficking and Immigration Offenses

News Release: EAST HARTFORD, Conn - Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ANGEL DeJESUS-CONCEPCION, 40, a citizen of the Dominican Republic last residing in East Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 80 months of imprisonment for heroin and fentanyl trafficking and immigration offenses.

Portman and Peters Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help At-Risk Communities Invest in Disaster Mitigation Projects

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to make permanent the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Risk Index (NRI) - an online...

Detroit Lakes Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Armed Robbery of White Earth Convenience Store

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Detroit Lakes man has been sentenced to 84 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for an armed robbery of a convenience store on the White Earth Indian Reservation. Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats made the announcement after U.S. District Judge Nancy E. Brasel sentenced the defendant.

On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day

By State Newswire | Mar 17, 2022

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to the people of Ireland for a joyful, healthy, and hopeful St. Patrick’s Day.

March 15 Deadline to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tuesday, March 15 is the last day homeowners and renters affected by December’s tornadoes in middle and west Tennessee can apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

Ohio Man Convicted of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault

News Release: ASHLAND, Ky. - A Portsmouth, Ohio, man was convicted on Wednesday, by a federal jury in Ashland, of kidnapping and sexual assault.

Disaster Recovery Centers to Close But FEMA Help Still Available

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - As the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the Dec. 10-11 tornadoes has passed, the three remaining Disaster Recovery Centers plan to wrap up operations by March 19. But that does not mean FEMA is leaving the commonwealth.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection discussed on March 15 by Transportation Department

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

Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leader Latta’s Opening Remarks on Managing our Spectrum Smartly

By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered opening remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing on spectrum management.

Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on America's Wireless Future Frontier

By Commerce Newswire | Mar 17, 2022

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled, “5G and Beyond: Exploring the Next Wireless Frontier:"

Transportation Department discusses Amendment of Class E Airspace; Elkton, MD on March 15

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

Homeland Security Department discusses Annual Fireworks Displays and Other Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District Requiring Safety Zones on March 15

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

CEO of Local Financial Firm Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Securities and Tax Fraud Scheme; Forfeits Millions

News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorney Carl F. Brooker, IV (619) 546-7994.

Notice published on March 15 by Commerce Department

By Commerce Newswire | Mar 17, 2022

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

Former Billings nursing home worker admits stealing from elderly resident

News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings woman accused of stealing money from an elderly resident while employed at a Billings nursing home today admitted to fraud and identity theft charges, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.

Transportation Department discusses Notice of Extension To Solicit Transit Advisory Committee for Safety Member Applications on March 15