News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

Corrected: Four Florida Men Arrested in Plot to Kill Haitian President, Grand Jury Returns Indictment Against 11

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

News Release: CORRECTION: The original press release is corrected to reflect that three U.S. citizens and one legal permanent were arrested today. Defendant Intriago is a U.S. citizen (Venezuelan American), not a legal permanent resident.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $19M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Kansas to Address Emerging Contaminants Like PFAS in Drinking Water

By EPA Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 14, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $18,914,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water across Kansas.

Pea Ridge National Military Park to present special program “From the Perspective of Frederick Douglass Through His Writings 1817-1895”

By Interior Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Atop Last Stand Hill, across from the 7th Cavalry Memorial. Significance: Honoring the tribes that fought in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Amenities. 2 listed. Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible. The Spirit Warrior Memorial helps to shed light on...

Minnesota Department of Corrections Agrees to End Discrimination Against People with Disabilities in its GED Education Program

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it filed a complaint and proposed consent decree with the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota to resolve allegations that the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Lael Brainard submits resignation as Vice Chair and a member of the Federal Reserve Board, effective on or around February 20, 2023

By Fed Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

News Release: Lael Brainard submitted her resignation Feb. 14, 2023 as Vice Chair and a member of the Federal Reserve Board, effective on or around Feb. 20, 2023. She has been a member of the Board since June 16, 2014, and Vice Chair of the Board since May 23, 2022.

TSA, airport officials prepared for record number of travelers expected to depart SLC during 2023 Presidents Day weekend

By Homeland Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

Release: SALT LAKE CITY - Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are anticipating that Monday, Feb. 20 will likely be the busiest day on record for operation at SLC. High passenger volumes that day are being driven by the 2023 NBA All-Star...

The Slave Trade in St. Louis

By Interior Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

News Release: The Regional Director’s Awards for Natural Resources recognize employees who go above and beyond in performance of their duties toward specific achievements. Consideration begins within the Region and then moves forward to National level awards.  These award winners were chosen from an exceptional pool of submissions within six natural resource award categories. .

Resisting Slavery

By Interior Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

News Release: Connecting with Parks through Science. National parks strike awe in all of us, whether it be through dramatic views, captivating histories, or the knowledge we gain of their fascinating ecosystems. Across the National Park Service (NPS), scientists are uncovering the stories of the land, water, and air...

U.S. Security Cooperation with Romania

By State Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

Release: The United States and Romania are strong Allies and partners. The United States established diplomatic relations with Romania in 1880 following Romania’s independence, and 2022 marked the 142nd anniversary of this relationship. After the 1989 revolution ended communist rule, the United States and Romania ...

Vietnamese National Sentenced to 14 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearm

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Vietnamese national has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing methamphetamine to distribute and a firearm.

Providence Man Admits to Assaulting U.S. Postal Carrier

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 15, 2023

News Release: PROVIDENCE - A 19-year-old Providence man admitted to a federal judge today that he was one of two men who assaulted a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in November 2021, while the carrier was delivering mail in South Providence, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.