News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

Graves: How technological competition plays out 'will profoundly shape our economic security'

By Commerce Newswire Report | Feb 4, 2023

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves told the Information Technology Industry Council that whomever leads on technology will shape the future world order, whether it’s based on democratic norms or the alternative.

Vilsack: 'USDA is committed to creating a more level playing field for cattle producers'

By USDA Newswire Report | Feb 4, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently launched a pilot Cattle Contracts Library on the Agricultural Marketing Service website to increase market transparency for cattle producers.

Haaland: Everglades ecosystem serves as 'a critical ally in addressing the climate crisis'

By Interior Newswire Report | Feb 4, 2023

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz visited Everglades National Park to see how critical restoration projects are going with support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law during a South Florida tour.

Buttigieg: New resources to help disadvantaged communities 'build generational wealth'

By US DOT Newswire Report | Feb 4, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation is helping small businesses owned by minorities, women and other socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

Notice published on Feb. 3 by Energy Department

By DOE Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Hartford Woman Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

News Release: HARTFORD, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MARIA MALDONADO, 50, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 24 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl.

New Orleans Man Sentenced for Federal Weapons Charge

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA -NELSON RAYMOND, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on Jan. 31, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Wendy B. Vitter to seventy (70) months of incarceration after pleading guilty to a one-count indictment. Judge B. Vitter ordered that RAYMOND shall be on supervised release for a term of three (3) years following his release from imprisonment. RAYMOND was also ordered to pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

U.S. Sanctions Leadership of Iranian UAV Manufacturer

By State Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

Release: The United States is designating eight Iranian individuals in leadership roles at Paravar Pars, an Iranian firm that produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force. Iranian UAVs are being transferred to Russia for use in its brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine.

New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Offenses

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - WAYNE HANDY, age 29, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Carl J. Barbier to violations of the Federal Gun Control Act and the Federal Controlled Substances Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Two Individuals from Idaho Falls Each Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

News Release: POCATELLO - Ernestine Delafuente and Simon Martinez, of Idaho Falls, were sentenced to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill sentenced Delafuente to 309 months in federal prison, and Martinez to 264 months in federal prison.

Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings #1 on Feb. 3

By DOE Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: LADY A (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments discussed on Feb. 3 by Transportation Department

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Energy Department discusses Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice Inviting Post-Technical Conference Comments on Feb. 3

By DOE Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Raleigh County Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - Jamie Vass, 45, of Beckley, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for distributing 5 grams or more of methamphetamine.

Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Clean Data Determination for the Detroit Area for the 2015 Ozone Standard on Feb. 3

By EPA Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Gun

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 4, 2023

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MORRIS SUMMERS, age 31, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on Jan. 31, 2023 before United States District Judge Susie Morgan to a one count indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of the Federal Gun Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.