News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee

Release: The U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee meeting in Washington, co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, underscored the breadth of U.S. support for Iraq. The United States, through its strategic partnership with the Republic...



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.


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


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


Buttigieg: 'Appreciated the chance to speak to America's county officials' on transportation issues

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at the National Associates of Counties Legislative Conference Feb. 13, where he discussed various transportation issues.


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."


Textile organization hails federal scrutiny of Shein: 'It's time to stop forced labor apparel from bleeding into our market'

The popular fast-fashion company based in China is being questioned by a group of U.S. Senators over its use of cotton textiles traced to a region in China which uses forced labor.


News Release: HELENA, Mont. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Sept. 30, 2022, that Atlantic Richfield Company (AR) has agreed to complete its cleanup of the Anaconda Smelter Superfund Site (Site) in Deer Lodge County, Montana. This landmark ...


Deferral of Duty on Large Yachts Imported for Sale 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.


News Release: Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division and Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced the arrests of 2 residents from Congers, NY for possession of a controlled substance and 2 handguns. The arrests were the result of search warrants...


Transportation Department discusses Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders on Feb. 15

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


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


American Forest & Paper Association urges Congress to pass SHIP IT Act

The American Forest & Paper Associations is urging Congress to pass comprehensive legislation that would ensure the trucking supply chain continues to operate smoothly and without interruption.


Release: Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a disease caused by blood-parasites, Theileria equi or Babesia caballi. These parasites are naturally transmitted by certain species of ticks. If not treated, horses can be chronically infected with this disease. They may show no clinical signs or vague signs such as exercise ...


Red Lake Man Pleads Guilty to Assault

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Red Lake man has pleaded guilty to one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.



News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Two Columbia, Mo., residents pleaded guilty in federal court today to their roles in a $1.2 million insurance fraud conspiracy that involved false claims of injuries suffered in car accidents.


HSI Arrest Teacher for Transferring Obscene Material to a Minor and Attempted Receipt of Child Exploitation Material

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - On Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested an Arecibo man for violation to Title 18, United States Code, Section 2252 (a)(2), which criminalizes the attempted receipt of any visual depiction that involves a minor engaging in sexually explicit...


Houston-Area Woman Sentenced To 24 Months Imprisonment for Obstructing the Enforcement of Federal Criminal Sex Trafficking Statute

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - DAJANAE DRAKE, age 29, from Missouri City, Texas, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon to 24 months imprisonment, 3 years of supervised release and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00 after previously pleading guilty as charged to a one-count...