News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

Peters and Grassley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy

By Homeland Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments, including adversaries like the Chinese and Russian governments,...

Vilsack: USDA working to build economy 'from the bottom up and the middle out’

By USDA Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is contributing to the "historic achievements" of President Joe Biden's administration by improving food security, climate-smart agriculture and access to its services.

What did Commerce Department publish on Feb. 13?

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

For-Profit Virginia School Settles False Claims Act Allegations Involving Military Veteran’s Scheme

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Pinellas Corporation (Pinellas), a for-profit school offering computer training courses in McLean and Richmond, and CEO and sole owner Paul Giordano, of Washington, D.C., agreed to pay $450,000 to settle allegations that Pinellas paid bonuses to consultants based on their success in securing enrollments of students receiving military veterans benefits.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Continue Cleanup Projects for Three New Jersey Superfund Sites

By EPA Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

News Release: NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the second wave of approximately $1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to start new cleanup projects at 22 Superfund sites and expedite over 100 other ongoing cleanups across the country. ...

Transportation Department discusses Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Capital Construction Fund and Exhibits on Feb. 13

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

FBI El Paso Office Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

News Release: EL PASO, TX-Swipe left on potential romance scams. This Valentine’s Day, the FBI El Paso Field Office wants to educate the public about romance scams, so you can protect your heart-and your wallet-from scammers.

Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: PALADIN (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments discussed on Feb. 13 by Transportation Department

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Kansas City Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Illegal Firearms

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two Kansas City, Mo., men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a nearly $10 million conspiracy that distributed almost 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine.

Hampshire: 'Small businesses are essential to our economy, and this program plays an important role'

By US DOT Newswire Report | Feb 14, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting proposals for $1.7 million in funding from its Small Business Innovation Research program.

Kanter: MTA employee’s criminal scheme ‘boils down to stealing from the public'

By Tamara Browning | Feb 14, 2023

An employee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City pleaded guilty to conspiring with other people to thwart competitive bidding on MTA’s excess vehicle auctions.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture Nationwide

By USDA Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 13, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making funding available for agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices. The Inflation ...

AFPI's Yates: 'Noem will discuss her experience fighting China’s communist party influences in our states'

By State Newswire Report | Feb 14, 2023

Stephen Yates, senior fellow and chair of the America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) China Policy Initiative, said South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will be the keynote speaker at an AFPI event on Wednesday, where she will discuss her efforts to combat Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence via TikTok and agricultural land purchases in South Dakota.

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By Interior Newswire | Feb 14, 2023

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park. Significance: trail, granaries. Amenities. 2 listed. Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Trailhead. Indigenous people once stored foods and medicines in rock structures, called granaries, built into alcoves here. Despite the current...