News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Manufacturers Reject Political Ploy Geared Toward U.S. Energy Companies

Following Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-MA) calls for a new tax targeting America’s energy companies shortly after the new sanctions on Russian energy imports, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement:“Our country is sacrificing to save the Ukrainian people, and this is a blatant political ploy to exploit a crisis to enact an extremist agenda.


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


Manufacturers United in Support of Ukrainian People

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors unanimously voted to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and to stand with the people of Ukraine in their fight to preserve freedom and independence.


Spring Approaches at Bryce Canyon National Park

News Release: With visitation levels often two to three times that of February, March marks both the beginning of spring and Bryce Canyon’s peak season. To best serve our visitors, facilities are beginning to reopen, hours are extending, and shuttle service will soon resume. No advance reservations are required to enter the park, but we encourage planning ahead for the best experience.


Rapid City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearm Charges

News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person and one count of Possession of an Unregistered Firearm was sentenced on March 7, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.


Murray and Burr Introduce Legislation to Establish New Authority for Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chair, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Ranking Member, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), introduced the ARPA-H Act which would establish the Advanced Research Projects Authority for Health (ARPA-H), which would be housed...


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.


Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant Made Physical Contact With Law Enforcement Officers.


News Release: Law Enforcement Cooperation Between United States and Mexico Leads to Mexican Takedown of Significant Human Smugglers.


U.S. District Court Orders Suburban Chicago Company to Stop Distribution of Adulterated and Misbranded Nutritional Supplements

News Release: In a consent decree entered Monday, a federal court ordered a Waukegan, Illinois, company to stop distributing nutritional supplements that violate the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced.


One Year Later, Thousands Of Pensions Saved By American Rescue Plan, PBGC Reviewing Relief For Over 160,000 More

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, ahead of the one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan being signed into law, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chair Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement on the impact of the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief...


News Release: ST. LOUIS - David Whitener, age 30, of St. Louis, Missouri, appeared before United States District Court Judge Ronnie L. White on today’s date. Based on a previous plea of guilty, Whitener was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography as a prior offender to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release.


USDA Warns of Possible Phishing Scheme Targeting Its Food Purchase Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is warning vendors who wish to participate in USDA food purchase programs of a possible phishing scheme.


Remarks at High Seas for One Ocean Reception

Release: Let me begin by extending my thanks and gratitude to France, the High Seas Alliance, and the IUCN for hosting this beautiful reception.


News Release: CONCORD - Patrick R. Baker, 32, of Manchester, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.


Air Plan Approval; SC; 2018 General Assembly Miscellaneous Revisions discussed on March 8 by Environmental Protection Agency

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


Phosphoric Acid; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance discussed on March 8 by Environmental Protection Agency

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


Hollywood Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty to Fraud and Money Laundering Charges for Stealing Money from COVID Relief Program

News Release: LOS ANGELES - The former chief executive of Aviron Pictures has agreed to plead guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges, admitting that he applied for and received $1.7 million in loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for Aviron entities when the entire operation was being shuttered as a result of his embezzlement.


Four Los Angeles Residents Indicted for Operating Illegal Gambling Business and Conspiring to Launder Money

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A three-count indictment was unsealed yesterday charging four defendants in connection with an illegal gambling business and conspiracies to launder the proceeds of the illegal gambling business, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Philipsburg, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to a total of 21 months in prison followed by 3 years supervised release on his conviction of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.