News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes on Feb. 15

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Rodgers: Biden's Border Crisis is a Public Health Crisis

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee field hearing: “President Biden's Border Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis."


Reckoning with Slavery's Legacy in St. Louis

News Release: Many visitors to Dinosaur National Monument are often surprised by the variety of wildlife that lives here. When you spot wildlife, getting a great photo or video from the safe distance is easy if you follow some simple advice. Although mobile device cameras are convenient, you may want to bring along...


Idaho I.T. Professional Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison for Insider Trading Scheme

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that DAVID STONE was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil to 28 months in prison for his participation in an insider trading scheme. STONE previously pled guilty to one count of securities fraud.


News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - Lakeside High School-Team 1 of Evans, Georgia, has earned an all-expense paid trip to the DOE National Science Bowl competition in Washington, D.C., from April 27 to May 1.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement about President Biden continuing to drain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) for political purposes and with no plan for refilling it.


Justice Department Awards Over $1 Million to New Hampshire for Extreme Risk Protection Order Programs and Gun Violence Related Initiatives

News Release: CONCORD - On Feb. 14, 2023, the Justice Department announced 49 awards to states, territories and the District of Columbia as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program. This investment of over $231 million will fund state crisis intervention court proceedings, including but not limited to, extreme risk protection order (ERPO) programs that work to keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves or others.


Wyden Statement on CBO Debt Ceiling Projection

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Debt Ceiling Projection...


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


2023 Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments for Oil, Gas, and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf discussed on Feb. 15 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a four page rule on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing on Low Carbon Transportation Fuels

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Feb. 15, 2023, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing to examine low carbon transportation fuels and consider the development of a national clean fuels policy.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Forced Labor Technical Expo discussed on Feb. 15 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Kickapoo Man to Serve 20 Years in Federal Prison for Severely Injuring Infant

News Release: DEL RIO, Texas - An Eagle Pass man was sentenced last week in federal court in Del Rio to 20 years in prison for causing serious bodily injury to a baby.


Sand Spring Station

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park. Significance: Trail, Historic structure. Amenities. 1 listed. Trailhead. A walk back in time, this loop trail passes historic ranching features and two springs where cowboys watered cattle. * Roundtrip Distance: 5.6 mi (9 km). * Time: 3-4...


News Release: What is a Junior Ranger?. Junior Rangers help to "Explore, Learn, and Protect" our national parks. Anyone can be a Junior Ranger! Once you learn about the monument and the amazing resources found here, you will be able to share your knowledge with friends and family! Junior Rangers are representatives...


Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Germany, Türkiye, and Greece

Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Germany, Türkiye, and Greece February 16-22, 2023. On Feb. 16, he will travel to Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference, where he will participate in a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings to discuss continued support for Ukraine, assistance to Türkiye and the Syrian people, and our commitment to transatlantic security and a rules-based international order.


The US Labor Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee field hearing: “President Biden's Border Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis."