News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - FEMA and the state of Alabama are opening two disaster recovery centers Feb. 7 in Greene and Sumter counties to provide one-on-one help to people affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.


DOS-SCT offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

Enhancing Aden Airport's Aviation Security grant opened on Feb. 7.


Bad Bean Counting: Federal investigators find two more Louisville coffee shops shortchanged workers, allowing managers to dip illegally into tip pools

News Release: LOUISVILLE, KY - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $188,000 for 125 employees at two Louisville coffee shops that illegally allowed managers to keep a portion of the tips earned by workers.


News Release: Quick Facts. Location: North side of the Schuylkill River. Significance: Provides trailhead and river access for recreational activities. Designation: Picnic Area. Amenities. 22 listed. Beach/Water Access, Benches/Seating, Bicycle - Rack, Boat Ramp, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Cellular Signal, Grill...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following remarks at a Rules Committee meeting on H.R. 185, a bill to End the Cruel International Travel COVID Shot Mandate...



Secretary Blinken Convenes Fourth COVID-19 Global Action Plan Ministerial

News Release: A year after launching the COVID-19 Global Action Plan (GAP), Secretary Blinken will host a fourth and final Ministerial on February 8 to conclude the work of the GAP focused on the acute needs of the pandemic, identify remaining barriers, and look towards the future to promote collaboration on preventing, detecting, and responding to the next global health threat.


News Release: Quick Facts. Amenities. 2 listed. Scenic View/Photo Spot, Wheelchair Accessible. Off to the right of the overlook, you can see Round Top Mountain, which is home to a fire lookout tower staffed during the summer. Summer thunderstorms keep the lookout busy reporting “smokes" produced by lightning strikes.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Lester Taylor Barnhouse, 43, of Craigsville, was sentenced today to 19 years and seven months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.


Commerce Department publishes rule on Feb. 6

The US Commerce Department published a six page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: A federal criminal complaint was unsealed charging Sarah Beth Clendaniel, 34, of Catonsville, Maryland, and Brandon Clint Russell, 27, of Orlando, Florida, with conspiracy to destroy an energy facility.


Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Release: The United States expresses our deep sadness at the tragic loss of life and destruction across Türkiye and Syria from today’s earthquakes. We extend our condolences to the families of those affected and are assessing our comprehensive response options. I have directed my team to remain in close contact...


Biden-Harris Administration Delivers on its Promises to Invest in Rural People, Climate-Smart Solutions, and America’s Food System

News Release: Ahead of the 2023 State of the Union address, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today highlighted the ways the Biden-Harris Administration is delivering on its promises to build a better America and rebuild the backbone of the country, the middle class.


Serial Rapist Convicted by Jury for 2010 Home Invasion Sexual Assault of Woman in Northwest D.C.

News Release: Defendant Had Been Convicted in Previous Sexual Assaults in D.C. and Virginia.



News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A former Columbus police officer was sentenced in federal court today to 108 months in prison for conspiring to distribute more than eight kilograms of fentanyl and accepting bribes to protect the transportation of cocaine.


Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

News Release: The United States expresses our deep sadness at the tragic loss of life and destruction across Türkiye and Syria from today’s earthquakes. We extend our condolences to the families of those affected and are assessing our comprehensive response options. I have directed my team to remain in close contact ...


What did Commerce Department publish on Feb. 6?

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the first two House Committee on Natural Resources bills of the 118th Congress. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response.