News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Energy Department publishes notice on Feb. 3

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


News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Corey Buckley, 42, formerly of Plaistow, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.


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



Former Bank Teller Sentenced for Federal Fraud Charges

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that on Feb. 1, 2023 United States District Judge Sarah S. Vance sentenced KAREN FARRELL TIGLER, age 40, of Marrero, Louisiana, to twenty-seven (27) months imprisonment followed by two (2) years of supervised release for violating Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344 (Bank Fraud), and Making and Subscribing False Tax Returns in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 7206(1).


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


Constituent Update - February 3, 2023

Release: Millions of Americans will come together to watch Super Bowl LVII next weekend, while enjoying foods both prepared at home or provided by delivery and takeout. To prevent foodborne illness, food should not be left out for over two hours without proper heating or cooling and should be placed out in small amounts and replenished as needed to keep your family and friends safe.


Commerce Department discusses National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Delay of Effective Date on Feb. 3

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


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


News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment on Feb. 1, 2023 charging Elberto Berdut-Teruel, Wanda L. Carballo-Cabrera, María Santos-Carballo, and Magnetic Healer of PR Inc. with conspiracy and introduction of adulterated and misbranded devices with intent to defraud and mislead, conspiracy to commit mail fraud, and alteration of a device after shipment in interstate commerce.



News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that MARIO RENE REYES-CARDONA, age 51, pleaded guilty on Feb. 2, 2023 as charged to a one-count indictment for illegal reentry of a removed alien in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a).



Statement of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on the Family Reunification Task Force and the Successful Reunification of More Than 600 Children With Their Families

News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the Family Reunification Task Force’s ongoing progress


U.S. Sanctions Leadership of Iranian UAV Manufacturer

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.



Drug Dealer Sentenced to 27 Years for Meth Trafficking

News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - Todd Smith, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at Drug Enforcement Administration-Chicago Field Division, and U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Harris for the Central District of Illinois announced that Gabriel Antonio Montano-Rodriguez, 41, was sentenced last month to 324 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute at least 50 grams of ice methamphetamine.


Kerry Inc. Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Pay $19.228 Million in Connection with Insanitary Plant Conditions Linked to 2018 Salmonella Poisoning Outbreak

News Release: Food and ingredient manufacturing company Kerry Inc. pleaded guilty today to a charge that it manufactured breakfast cereal under insanitary conditions at a facility in Gridley, Illinois, that was linked to a 2018 salmonellosis outbreak.


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Reel Livestock Center Inc.

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Reel Livestock Center Inc. (Reel) of Congerville, Ill., on Jan. 18, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Reel waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $2,000.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that SOLOMON BURKE, age 36, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty on Feb. 1, 2023 before U.S. District Court Judge Jane Triche Milazzo to a violation of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.