News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


APHIS Posts New Pale Cyst Nematode (PCN) Eradication Program Report

APHIS Posts New Pale Cyst Nematode (PCN) Eradication Program Report




News Release: A federal jury convicted a Texas man today for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain and launder millions of dollars in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s legislative hearing titled “Liftoff: Unleashing Innovation In Satellite Communications Technologies."


Equity + CX = Burden Reduction

News Release: DHS interacts with over one billlion people every year, from travelers passing through our air, land, and sea ports of entry, to businesses importing goods into the country, to noncitizens applying for benefits. Right now, DHS customers experience services that are a mish-mash of digital and paper-based...


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of North Versailles, Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearm laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: Quick Facts. Significance: Advocate for, and first custodian of, Colorado National Monument. Place of Birth: Marthasville, MO. Date of Birth: Dec 30, 1870. Date of Death: Jun 19, 1952. Place of Burial: Yreka, CA. Cemetery Name: Evergreen Cemetery. One Man's Vision. When John Otto first saw the rugged redrock...


ROUND UP: Chair Rodgers Statements on the State of the Union

News Release: The American people heard from President Biden on Tuesday evening for his State of the Union. Instead of addressing the many crises facing Americans, like inflation, unaffordable energy, his border crisis, and his weakness against China, President Biden doubled down on his wish list for more radical spending and a socialist agenda.


News Release: One year ago, a diverse group of governments and organizations gathered to launch the COVID-19 Pandemic Prioritized Global Action Plan for Enhanced Engagement (“GAP") with the objective of focusing political will and enhancing coordination to end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen ...


News Release: If you’ve ever wanted to view images of national trails, there is now one central place to find pictures of them: NPGallery. The NPGallery Digital Asset Management System is the National Park Service’s central online repository to store digital assets, including photos, illustrations, audio files, videos, and documents.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee hearing titled “The Federal Response to COVID-19."


New Orleans Man Sentenced to Five Years for Being a Felon in Possession of a Gun

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On Feb. 1, 2023 Senior United States District Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle sentenced JOSHUA REED, age 24, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, to five years in prison for illegally possessing a gun after having been convicted of a felony offense, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA -NELSON RAYMOND, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on Jan. 31, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Wendy B. Vitter to seventy (70) months of incarceration after pleading guilty to a one-count indictment. Judge B. Vitter ordered that RAYMOND shall be on supervised release for a term of three (3) years following his release from imprisonment. RAYMOND was also ordered to pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.


“American Energy (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record  on Feb. 9

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “American Energy (Executive Calendar)” on Feb. 9.


DOS-GEO grant application closes on March 29

Book Translation Program grant opened on Feb. 9.


News Release: Despite nationwide supply chain challenges brought on by the coronavirus, an EM contractor at the DOE Idaho National Laboratory Site has found success in relying on local and regional small businesses for goods and services.


FEMA Provides Another $16.8 Million to North Dakota for COVID-19 Response

FEMA has approved another $16.8 million in Public Assistance funding for the COVID-19 response in North Dakota.


Following Unprecedented Response to Pandemic, FEMA Announces the Agency Will Close All COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Incident Periods on May 11

In recognition of FEMA’s unprecedented response to the COVID-19 pandemic and following the Biden-Harris Administration’s determination regarding the end of the Public Health Emergency and National Emergency declarations, the agency announced today that all COVID-19 incident periods will close on May 11.


More than $5.4 Million in Federal Funding Approved for Kentucky Emergency Management

EMA has approved more than $5.4 million in federal funding to reimburse the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) for emergency protective measures, as a result of the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornadoes.