News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Consumer Protection and Commerce Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s Subcommittee hearing on reforming daylight savings.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks a today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on daylight savings time.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: MODERATOR: Dear guests, distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the press, we are very happy to welcome the Secretary of State of the United States of America here in Tallinn, in Estonia, in Stenbock House. The Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America Antony Blinken, will deliver statements and take two questions. The press conference is held in English with simultaneous translation into Estonian.


Two Defendants Plead Guilty in a Nationwide Racketeering Conspiracy Targeting the Elderly

Two defendants charged in a nationwide “grandparent scam” have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.


Jury Convicts White Swan Man of Four Counts of First Degree Murder, along with Carjacking, Kidnapping a Minor, and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

On March 9, 2022, a federal jury convicted James Cloud, 37, of White Swan, Washington, on four counts of First Degree Murder


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; California; Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin on March 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with President Tebboune of Algeria

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.



EPA Publishes Resiliency and Natural Disaster Debris Report

Report highlights actions needed to protect vulnerable communities and reduce disaster debris disposal, including along Hawaii’s Coasts


Airlines Passenger Traveling from Georgia to St. Croix Sentenced to Imprisonment on Federal Charges for Marijuana in Luggage

News Release: St. Croix, USVI - U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert of the District of the Virgin Islands announced that a Georgia man with ties to St. Croix was sentenced today in federal court by Judge Wilma Lewis to 4 months in prison for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute.


News Release: A federal jury in the Southern District of Texas convicted a Texas pharmacy owner yesterday for unlawfully distributing controlled substances and laundering money from his now-shuttered pharmacies.


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced today that Keon Taylor, 31, of Charlotte, was sentenced to five years in prison and three years of supervised release for using stolen identities to defraud government-funded coronavirus aid relief programs of more than $219,000. In addition to the prison term imposed, Taylor was ordered to pay $252,849.50 in restitution.


News Release: ELY, Nev. - Federally endangered Pahrump poolfish are flourishing in eastern Nevada’s Spring Valley due to an inter-agency habitat enhancement project coordinated by Bristlecone Field Office Wildlife Biologist Nancy Herms, recipient of this year’s Bureau of Land Management Conservation Project Award.


Justice Department discusses Importer of Controlled Substances Application: ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc. on March 8

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-PAK offers new grant application process starting March 10

Supporting Gender Equity at Incubation Centers in Pakistan grant opened on March 10.


Rocky Mountain National Park requests public input on infrastructure  improvements to Moraine Park Campground and nearby areas

News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park is seeking the public’s engagement and input on proposed infrastructure changes and improvements to Moraine Park Campground and nearby areas. The proposed project will take place in the eastern portion of the park, at the following locations.


EDVA Announces Grant Funding for Project Safe Neighborhood Initiatives

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), announced today the availability of $535,653 in grant funding for Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) initiatives.