News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Last week, Vanessa Rene Dundon (a.k.a. Sioux Z, a.k.a. Suzie Q), 38, of Indian Wells, Arizona pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. Sentencing is scheduled for April 18, 2023 before United States District Judge Diane J. Humetewa.


California Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking in California and New Hampshire

News Release: CONCORD -Robert Perez, Jr., 33, of Perris, California pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in California and New Hampshire, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.


Latta: U.S. must be 'an attractive place to invest' in developing satellite technology

House Energy and Commerce Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-Ohio) said China is the greatest threat in the changing satellite communications marketplace.


IPR Center, NFL partner to prevent fake sports-related merchandise from reaching fans ahead of Super Bowl LVII

News Release: PHOENIX - The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) announced the seizure of approximately 180,000 counterfeit sports-related items, worth an estimated $22.7 million during a joint press conference with the National Football League (NFL).


The BLM Ukiah Field Office seeks public input for OHV grants

News Release: UKIAH, Calif. -The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office wants to hear ideas from the public on how to improve off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail safety and maintenance on public lands throughout Central California at a virtual public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m.


Regan: 'Philadelphia will be able to upgrade its aging system' for water infrastructure

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $340 million low-cost loan for a Philadelphia water infrastructure revitalization plan.


Williams: 'Those who engage in health care fraud schemes will face stiff penalties'

A New York woman has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for her leadership role in the commission of a home health and personal care services scheme that defrauded Medicaid of more than $100 million.


Sams: NPS is excited ‘to provide the American people with extraordinary experiences'

The National Park Service will be working to invest in the future of national parks.


Blinken: 'We join our partners in reaffirming our commitment to supporting peace and inclusive democracy in Burma'

The military coup in Burma, also known as Myanmar, took place Feb. 1, 2021, resulting in the overthrow of the democratically elected government and the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's de facto leader.


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News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee hearing titled “The Federal Response to COVID-19."


USDOJ-OJP-NIJ grant application closes on April 26

NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on the Administration of Justice: Advancing Access to Justice 60 Years after Gideon grant opened on Feb. 9.


Remarks as Prepared for Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Littlejohn at “Week of Women and Girls in Science” Event

Release: Thank you, Ambassador. And let me thank all of you at the Italian, French, and German Embassies, the Children’s National Research Institute, and the George Washington University. Congratulations on the launch of the Week of Women and Girls in Science, and the Women in Science Diplomacy Club.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor during debate on H.R. 185, a bill to end the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for people traveling to the United States.


What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 8?

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks on “Unleashing Innovation in Satellite Communications Technologies”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communication and Technology subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Liftoff: Unleashing Innovation in Satellite Communications Technologies."


News Release: EM recently collaborated with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) to successfully complete the first shipment of downblended surplus plutonium for permanent disposal from a new location at the site.


The Inflation Rate for Necessities: A Look at Food, Energy and Shelter Inflation

News Release: Thank you, Bert, and thank you for the opportunity to talk about where the economy is heading, what the Federal Reserve is doing to get inflation back down to our 2 percent goal, and how all that is likely to affect American agriculture.1


Fugitive Chooses Peace Over Violence

News Release: Concord, NH - The U.S. Marshals Service - NH Joint Fugitive Task Force is pleased to announce that Dec. 21 “Fugitive of the Week," Paul Tasker, is no longer at large. After an extensive media campaign inspired intense public pressure, Tasker turned himself in to the Belknap Sheriff’s Department and is finally serving the sentence he had been avoiding since November, while also facing new charges.