News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023



Louisiana Doctor Sentenced to Four Years in Prison, Ordered to Pay More Than $800,000 to Victims in Workers’ Comp Fraud Conspiracy

Robert Clay Smith, age 61, an Alexandria, La., physician was sentenced yesterday to 48 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay more than $800,000 to workers’ compensation insurers, for his role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud, health care fraud, and violations of federal anti-kickback laws.


Woodbridge Man Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Fraud

A Woodbridge man pleaded guilty today to illegally obtaining pandemic unemployment benefits from the state of California.


Doctor Admits Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

A doctor who owns a medical clinic in Newark today admitted defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced.


Former Puerto Rico Senator and Former Mayor of Yauco Sentenced to 18 Months of Imprisonment for Misappropriation of Municipal Funds to Finance His 2016 Senatorial Campaign

Abel Nazario-Quiñones, former Puerto Rico senator and former mayor of the municipality of Yauco, Puerto Rico, was sentenced by United States District Court Senior Judge Francisco A. Besosa to serve 18 months in prison, announced United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow.


Georgia Inmate Sentenced for Orchestrating Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Scheme From Jail

A Georgia inmate who admitted he conducted a pandemic unemployment insurance fraud scheme from behind bars, which included using the personal identifiable information (PII) of other inmates, was sentenced to prison this week for his crime.


“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 1127“ was published in the House section on page H867 on Feb. 21


Transportation Department publishes 27 notices in week ending Feb. 18

There were 27 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending Feb. 18, according to the Federal Register.


There were seven notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Feb. 18, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending Feb. 18: 4 notices published by State Department

There were four notices published by the State Department in week ending Feb. 18, according to the Federal Register.


Kuwait National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America I warmly wish my friend Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti people congratulations on Kuwait’s February 25 National Day and February 26 Liberation Day.


Week ending Feb. 18: 2 notices published by Labor Department

There were two notices published by the Labor Department in week ending Feb. 18, according to the Federal Register.


Release: On behalf of the United States of America I warmly wish my friend Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti people congratulations on Kuwait’s February 25 National Day and February 26 Liberation Day.


Arndt: Data updates 'help us expand our understanding of our dynamic planet'

Information on the Earth's climate has been improved recently by updates to global climate datasets, both current and historical, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports.


Chairman Jim Jordan Delivers Opening Statement on the Biden Border Crisis: Part II

News Release: YUMA, AZ - House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) delivers his opening statement during today's field hearing, "The Biden Border Crisis: Part II."


There were 12 notices published by the Justice Department in week ending Feb. 18, according to the Federal Register.


There were 29 notices published by the Energy Department in week ending Feb. 18, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending Feb. 18: Federal Reserve System publishes 3 notices

There were three notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending Feb. 18, according to the Federal Register.


Shaw: Norfolk Southern is 'committed to improving their quality of life with our union leaders'

Norfolk Southern announced Feb. 22 that it had come to an agreement with one of its major labor unions to allow members to take up to seven paid sick days per year.


News Release: FBI Efforts Since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.