News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the guilty plea of EDDY ALEXANDRE, the leader of a purported cryptocurrency and foreign exchange (“forex") trading platform called EminiFX, who solicited more than $248 million in investments from tens...

Rachel Panitch

News Release: Archeology reveals information about the people who lived at the Eppes Family Plantation. Now called Grant’s Headquarters at City Point, part of Petersburg National Battlefield, these sites are located on a peninsula on the James River, not far from the mouth of the Appomattox River in the state of Virginia.

National Park Service removes thousands of tires from Anacostia Park

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: The Needles, Canyonlands National Park. Significance: trail. Amenities. 1 listed. Trailhead. This trail crosses both Squaw and Lost canyons on its way to Salt Creek Canyon, passing along high slickrock benches with spectacular views. NOTE: A new place name to replace the derogatory...

The United States and the Federated States of Micronesia Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Release: Today, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding affirming our close and continuing partnership and reflecting our shared understanding reached on levels and types of future U.S. assistance to be requested for the Federated States of Micronesia.

Foreign Service Institute Director Polaschik Travels to France and Jordan

Release: Director of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Joan Polaschik will travel to Paris, France and Amman, Jordan February 12-17 to advance FSI’s efforts to ready the Department’s workforce for the mission demands of today and tomorrow through training and career-long learning opportunities.

Notice of Joint and Individual Colorado Resource Advisory Council Meetings discussed on Feb. 10 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The Detroit Land Bank Authority Pays $1.5 Million To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating To Blight Elimination Costs

News Release: DETROIT - The Detroit Land Bank Authority (“DLBA"), a public organization working on behalf of the City of Detroit and the Detroit Building Authority in the City’s redevelopment and demolition management efforts, has agreed to pay the United States $1,503,000 to resolve allegations relating to unsubstantiated...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Cleanup Project in North Carolina

By EPA Newswire | Feb 11, 2023

News Release: ATLANTA (Feb. 10, 2023) — 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 to start new cleanup projects at 22 Superfund sites, including the Cristex Drum Superfund site in the City of Oxford, and expedite over 100 other ongoing cleanups across the country.

Six Genovese Organized Crime Family Defendants Plead Guilty to Racketeering

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the guilty pleas of four members and two associates of the Genovese Organized Crime Family to racketeering conspiracy. Genovese Family associate THOMAS POLI pled guilty before United States District Judge...

WAC Program: They Have Been Warned

News Release: Every day, cyclists enjoy a challenging ride with stunning views along Rim Rock Drive. Please be safe, as drivers often don't know appropriate ways to navigate around cyclists.

Texas Woman Charged with Importing Fentanyl, Meth into U.S.

News Release: ALPINE, Texas - A Presidio County woman was indicted in federal court in Alpine Thursday on charges related to importing and possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute.

FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal

Release: Basic Program Information. Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0009419. Assistance Listings (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa. Announcement issuance date: Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. Announcement type: Cooperative Agreement. Proposal application submission deadline:...

Nancy Silvia

News Release: A Glacial Ecosystem. Mount Rainier’s 29 named alpine glaciers1 are an icon of the Northwest and make up one of the largest concentrations of glacial ice in the continental United States. These glaciers not only provide recreational opportunities and stunning vistas, but also serve as the source for rivers...

Deputy Secretary Sherman to Host U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Meeting

News Release: Deputy Secretary Wendy R. Sherman will meet with Japanese Vice Minister Mori Takeo and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Minister Cho Hyundong on February 13 in Washington, D.C. The Deputy Secretary and Vice Ministers will discuss plans to enhance trilateral security cooperation in the region and the ...

Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021 discussed on Feb. 10 by Commerce Department

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 11, 2023

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Two Men Indicted for Online Romance Fraud Schemes Targeting Elderly Victims

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - Two men have been charged in separate indictments by a federal grand jury for their roles in online romance fraud schemes, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

Nearly 40,000 Victims Receive Over $115M in Compensation for Fraud Schemes Processed by MoneyGram

News Release: The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced today the disbursement of over $115 million to 38,889 victims in connection with fraud schemes processed by MoneyGram International Inc. (MoneyGram). The victims, many of whom are elderly, will recover the full amount of their losses.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with French Foreign Minister Colonna