News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


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


Commerce Department publishes notice on Feb. 6

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


DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Rangeland Resource Management grant opened on Feb. 7.


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.


News Release: Seeking Virginia Teens to Fill Upcoming FBI Richmond Academy.


New Orleans Man Sentenced To 5 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.


New Orleans Woman Sentenced in Staged Automobile Collision Scheme

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that, on Feb. 1, 2023, U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance sentenced ASHLEY McGOWAN (“McGOWAN"), age 36, to serve 24 months in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release, for Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371. Judge Vance also imposed restitution in the amount of $545,000 and a mandatory special assessment of $100.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price


News Release: A Michigan doctor was sentenced today to 16.5 years in prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme that resulted in over $250 million in false and fraudulent claims being submitted to Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance programs, exploited patients suffering from addiction by administering unnecessary injections, illegally distributed over 6.6 million doses of medically unnecessary opioids, and engaged in money laundering.



Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Notice published by Commerce Department on Feb. 6

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


USDOJ-OJP-BJA grant application closes on April 11

BJA FY 23 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program grant opened on Feb. 7.


News Release: Defendant Joined Mob in Destroying Media Equipment.


Buffalo Woman Charged with Production of Child Pornography

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Maria D’Amato, 28, of Buffalo, NY, was charged by criminal complaint with production of child pornography. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years, and a fine of $250,000.



US Department of Labor again cites Missouri cattle processor for exposing workers to potentially lethal carbon dioxide levels

News Release: LONE JACK, MO - A federal workplace safety investigation at a Lone Jack cattle processing plant - now cited seven times by inspectors for endangering workers since March 2020 - found employees exposed to high levels of carbon dioxide.


AFPI: Group supports 'efforts to protect South Dakotans and Americans from the CCP's malign influence'

Steven Yates and Adam Savit of America First Policy Institute recently visited South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to support her efforts as well as advise legislators of the threat of the Chinese Communist Party on American land and influence.


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


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

FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefitting Refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa grant opened on Feb. 7.