News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on May 4

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants Program grant opened on Feb. 2.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Algerian Foreign Minister Lamamra

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Energy Department discusses Freedom Falls, LLC; TLK Real Estate Holdings, LLC; Notice of Transfer of Exemption on Feb. 1

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Amenities. 9 listed. Benches/Seating, Grill, Parking - Auto, Pet Waste Disposal, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Restroom - Seasonal, Trash/Litter Receptacles. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset. (Restrooms only open from...


Port Access Route Study: Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts discussed on Feb. 1 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jacob V. Schmidbauer, 41, of Lancaster, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 30 years and a $250,000 fine.


Release: Basic Information. Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0009369. Assistance Listings (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa. Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Announcement type: Cooperative Agreement. Proposal application submission deadline: Friday, March...


Davenport Man Sentenced to 235 Months in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Minor and Distribution of Marijuana

News Release: Davenport, IA - A Davenport man, Keith Deshon Euring, Sr. (also known as “Sweat"), age 54, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, to 235 months in federal prison for sex trafficking of a minor and distribution of marijuana to a person under age 21. Euring was found guilty of these offenses following a jury trial in September 2022. Following his prison term, Euring was ordered to serve a five-year term of supervised release.



News Release: MIAMI - Collice Reid, 23, has been convicted for aiding and abetting the use of a firearm during a robbery that resulted in the death of a Lauderhill, Fla., resident.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled: “Lives Worth Living: Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis, Protecting Critical Lifelines, and Combatting Discrimination Against Those with Disabilities."


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters discussed on Feb. 1 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Springfield Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearm

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Springfield, Mo., man has been charged in federal court with illegally possessing a firearm.


Release of Convicted Murderer of U.S. Embassy Personnel

Release: The United States expresses our deep concern over the January 30 release of Abdel-Ra’uf Abuzaid, one of the individuals convicted of the 2008 murders of our colleagues John Granville and Abdel Rahman Abbas. Abdel-Ra’uf Abuzaid remains a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.


News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A Newport News man pleaded guilty today to evading his federal income taxes.


Leader of Brooklyn Based Elite Assassin Millas Gang Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Firearms Offense

News Release: Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Quandel Smothers on both counts of an indictment charging him with racketeering conspiracy and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime in connection with his leadership of the East New York-based Elite Assassin Millas (E.A.M.)...


U.S. Promoter of Foreign Cryptocurrency Companies Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for His Role in Multi-Million-Dollar Securities Fraud Scheme

News Release: BROOKLYN, NY - Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, John DeMarr was sentenced by United States District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall to 60 months in prison for his participation in a cryptocurrency and securities fraud scheme. The Court also ordered DeMarr to pay $3,513,305.41 in forfeiture. In July 2021, DeMarr pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Manchin Statement on Decision to Move Willow Project Forward

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the Administration’s decision to move forward with the ‘Willow Project’ in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The project is expected to produce 160,000 barrels of oil per day and over 500 million barrels during its lifetime.


News Release: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Christopher D. Bruey (“Bruey"), was arrested today in Knoxville, Tennessee by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI") on charges of transporting a minor in interstate commerce with the intent to engage in an unlawful sexual activity.