News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


McHenry: 'China is not an ally or a strategic partner'

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, recently said in a hearing that the Committee is committed to addressing the economic threats posed by China by doubling down on American values to outcompete China.


“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages H737-H738 of the Congressional Record on Feb. 7.


Release: BOSTON, Feb. 7, 2023 - To address food insecurity in the U.S. Virgin Islands and provide more equitable resources to remote locations, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in U.S. Virgin Islands from...


Southern Arizona Resource Advisory Committee discussed on Feb. 6 by Agriculture Department

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


Former Caldwell Police Department Lieutenant Sentenced to Federal Prison

News Release: BOISE - Joseph Alan Hoadley, 42, of Caldwell, was sentenced to three months in federal prison for falsifying a record or document in a federal investigation, witness tampering by harassment, and destroying a record to impair its use in an official proceeding, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes discussed on Feb. 6 by Transportation Department

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


Energy Department discusses Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725M); Comment Request; Extension on Feb. 6

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


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


News Release: FBI Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) today noticed a Full Committee markup to consider the Committee's Oversight and Authorization Plan for the 118th Congress.


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


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


Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Jeremy Lee Pettry, 39, of Huntington, was sentenced today to seven years in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, for distributing 5 grams or more of methamphetamine.


Extended Application Period; Tanker Security Program Application Solicitation discussed on Feb. 6 by Transportation Department

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



News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association (Equity) of Baraboo, Wis., on Nov. 17, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Equity waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $7,800.


Coastal Maine gourmet market pays $51K to resolve ‘preventable’ wage, child labor violations after Department of Labor investigation

News Release: MANCHESTER, NH - A federal investigation recovered $36,106 in back wages and liquidated damages from a Cape Elizabeth, Maine, café, bakery and market for 86 employees after finding the employer denied some workers their full wages and allowed minor-aged workers to perform hazardous jobs and work more hours than allowed by law.


Tucson Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Possession of a Firearm During a Drug Trafficking Offense

News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Ramon Otero Jr., 39, of Tucson, was sentenced on Jan. 27, 2023, by United States District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps to 60 months in prison. Otero Jr. pleaded guilty to Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Offense.


Bilirakis: China ‘will stop at nothing to undermine our global leadership’

Florida Rep. Gus Bilirakis said the Chinese are turning their attention toward establishing new global standards for emerging technologies to create favorable environments for their companies.


Energy Department publishes notice on Feb. 6

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