News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

The US State Department published a three page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

EPA Updates Superfund National Priorities List to Clean Up Pollution, Address Public Health Risks, and Build a Better America

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2022

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding 12 sites and proposing to add another five, including the Lower Hackensack River, to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Indian Creek, Miami Beach, FL discussed on March 25 by Homeland Security Department

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2022

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Lawrence Man Arrested for Fentanyl Distribution Involving Multiple Large Pill Press Machines

News Release: Approximately 100,000 suspected fentanyl pills and 1.5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl seized.

District of Columbia Man Convicted in Drug Conspiracy For Trafficking Over 40 Kilograms of Heroin, Fentanyl, and Marijuana

News Release: Firearms Also Seized in Investigation. WASHINGTON - Linwood Douglas Thorne, 50, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty today by a jury of multiple counts related to large-scale drug trafficking case in which law enforcement seized five firearms and more than 44 kilograms of heroin, one of the largest...

DHS SBIR to Host First Responder Technology Showcase

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program will host its first virtual SBIR Showcase for First Responders on March 30, 2022, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET. The event will feature 10 innovative technologies from companies developing solutions for first responders.

Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Philip Guston Now” Exhibition discussed on March 23 by State Department

The US State Department published a one page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

TSA at Boise Airport discovers two firearms within a five-hour period

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2022

Release: BOISE, Idaho - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the Boise Airport found two firearms Friday morning during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the security checkpoint.

Commerce Department discusses Organic Soybean Meal From India: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value on March 23

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Federal Jury Convicts South Charleston Man of Methamphetamine Conspiracy

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - After two days of trial, a federal jury convicted Timothy Wayne Dodd, 46, of South Charleston, of conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comments discussed on March 23 by Interior Department

By Interior Newswire | Mar 25, 2022

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Commerce Department publishes notice on March 23

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

U.S. Section Membership Opportunities for the United States-India CEO Forum discussed on March 23 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Barrasso & Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Grow the American Mining Workforce

By DOE Newswire | Mar 25, 2022

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), and ENR Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Mining Schools Act of 2022. This bipartisan legislation will increase and improve opportunities for university and college mining and geological programs to prepare students to meet America’s future energy needs.

Cincinnati man who sex trafficked teen sentenced to more than 15 years in prison

News Release: CINCINNATI - A Cincinnati man who sex trafficked a minor female with his half-brother was sentenced in federal court here today to 188 months in prison and 15 years of supervised release. As part of his sentence, the defendant was also ordered to pay $194,000 in restitution to the minor victim.

Leader Rodgers Urges FERC to Flip the Switch to Unleash American Energy

By DOE Newswire | Mar 25, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) meeting today where the Commission walked back its controversial natural gas policy statements.

DOS-LVA grant application closes on April 27

Notice of Funding Opportunity for Alumni of U.S. Government Programs grant opened on March 25.

March 24: Bill H.R.7229 introduced, referred to Ways and Means committee

This bill is sponsored by Rep. Jackie Walorski.

Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, Morocco, and Algeria

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Israel, the West Bank, Morocco, and Algeria March 26-30 to consult with partners on a range of regional and global priorities, including the Russian government’s war on Ukraine, Iran’s destabilizing activities, the Abraham Accords and normalization agreements with Israel, Israeli-Palestinian relations, and preserving the possibility of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, among other topics.

Hartford Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Recording His Sexual Abuse of a Child for Nearly 3 Years