News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Commercial Driver's License Out-of-State Knowledge Test; Withdrawal discussed on March 9 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement on banning Russian oil imports.


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Christian Quintana, 33, of Dulce, New Mexico, was arraigned in federal court on March 9 on a three-count indictment charging him with abusive sexual contact, aggravated sexual abuse by force or threat, and aggravated sexual abuse of a child. Quintana will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled.


U.S.-Colombia High Level Meetings to Mark Start of Child Protection Compact Partnership Negotiations

Release: Officials from the governments of the United States and the Republic of Colombia will hold a series of meetings over the coming weeks to negotiate the terms of a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a multi-year plan to address child trafficking in Colombia. The partnership may include up to $10 million (USD) in U.S. federal assistance and would be the sixth CPC Partnership in the world.


Gulf Island National Seashore to close a section of Perdido Key March 11 for Dredging Maintenance

News Release: PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the eastern end of Perdido Key beyond Johnson Beach Road for visitor use beginning March 11 through April 30, 2022, for dredging maintenance of the Lower Pensacola Federal Navigation channel by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).


News Release: The United States is committed to the responsible development and design of digital assets and the technology that underpins new forms of payments and capital flows in the international financial system. Today’s Executive Order (E.O.) on “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets” demonstrates our determination to lead and shape financial innovation to promote prosperity, prevent abuse, and advance democratic values.


Foxx Reacts to Biden’s Davis-Bacon Regulations

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) gave the following statement after the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division released a proposed rule to update Davis-Bacon Act regulations regarding prevailing wages on federal construction projects...


The US Transportation Department published a six page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


England Associates, L.P. d/b/a New London Health Center pays $400,000.00 to resolve False Claims Act allegations

News Release: ATLANTA - England Associates, L.P. d/b/a New London Health Center (“New London") agreed to pay $400,000.00 to resolve allegations that it knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare for rehabilitation therapy services that were not reasonable, necessary, and skilled. The settlement amount was based on New London’s ability to pay.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Defendant previously convicted on state drug distribution offenses three times.


Barrasso: With the Establishment of Yellowstone 150 Years Ago, Congress Set the Gold Standard for National Parks

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor about the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 6,953,476; Reducer® discussed on March 9 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department discusses Grant of Interim Extension of the Term of U.S. Patent No. 8,858,612; Reducer® on March 9

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 23

Conservation Innovation Grants New Jersey State Program grant opened on March 11.


Allen: Committee Republicans are working to make the future of American retirees more secure

News Release: Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Republican Leader Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a subcommittee hearing on the future of our retirement system...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland demanding answers on the recommendations contained in the Department of the Interior’s “Report on the Federal ...