News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Thomas Patrick Day, 41, of Modesto, pleaded guilty today to burglarizing a post office, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Aron: Under Chinese ownership, 'AMC became the biggest movie theater operator in the world'

By Bob Pepalis | Mar 28, 2022

The Wanda Group sold most of its shares in AMC Entertainment after acquiring the company in 2012 and taking it public in 2013, AMC CEO Adam Aron said March 21.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Seeks Public Input on Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

News Release: Strong City, Kansas -Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is preparing a Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. As part of the planning process, the National Park Service is seeking public comment on the draft plan. Your participation is important to our planning process. Your comments are due no later than May 6, 2022.

Columbia County Woman Indicted On Tax Evasion, Bank Fraud, And Aggravated Identity Theft Charges

News Release: WILLIAMSPORT -The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on March 24, 2022, Linda Tarlecki, age 60, of Aristes, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of tax evasion, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid At a Joint Press Availability

News Release: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jerusalem MODERATOR: We’ll start with statements, first by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, followed by Secretary of State.

Public comment period open for the potential land exchange between Virgin Islands National Park and the US Virgin Islands Government.

News Release: Dear neighbors and friends of Virgin Islands National Park,.

Three Juvenile Homicide Suspects Arrested by U.S. Marshals Task Force

News Release: Memphis, TN - On March 26, 2022, three juvenile homicide suspects were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller made the announcement today.

Thomas Divide Complex Fire 40 Percent Contained

News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire officials reported that the Thomas Divide Complex Fire is now 40 % contained. Park firefighters and multiple agencies continued fire suppression efforts to extinguish the Thomas Divide Complex Fire east of Bryson City, North Carolina. The complex is comprised of two wildfires including the Stone Pile Fire and the Cooper Creek Fire.

USDA-Agricultural Research Service and Weed Science Society of America Collaborate to Present Weed Science Webinar Series

By USDA Newswire | Mar 28, 2022

News Release: April 19 - Non-Crop Systems: Advancements in Weed Biocontrol Tools: Melissa Smith, Research Ecologist at the Invasive Plant Research Laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

Putin: Ukrainian military should “take power in your own hands” and overthrow its own leaders

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 28, 2022

As the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies, Russian president Vladimir Putin is calling on Ukrainians to overthrow their own government leaders.

York Woman Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Melinda Bixler, age 49, of York, Pennsylvania, entered a plea of guilty before Judge Sylvia H. Rambo of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania to one count of engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from unlawful activity.

Upshur County man sentenced for carjacking and firearms charges

News Release: ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA - Chad C. Newcome, of Rock Cave, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 125 months of incarceration for carjacking and firearms charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Israeli Knesset Speaker Levy

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

FY23 budget supports better pay for the TSA workforce

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2022

Release: WASHINGTON - The President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget submitted to Congress today includes $9.70 billion for the Transportation Security Administration(TSA)- $1.4 billion more than TSA’s FY22 appropriations. This funding, once appropriated by Congress, will support critical efforts to modernize TSA’s...

Monongalia County man admits to firearms charge

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Regginald Moody, of Morgantown, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

Additional Prescribed Fires Planned for National Park

News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: The National Park Service is adding two prescribed fires to this spring’s planned burning schedule. This brings the total planned prescribed fires to eight for the spring.

U.S.-EU Consultations Underscore Shared Commitment to Human Rights

Release: Today, Acting Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Lisa Peterson hosted the 2022 U.S.-EU Human Rights Consultations in Washington, D.C. EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore led the European Union delegation for this series of meetings.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas After Their Meeting