News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


News Release: One Defendant Swung a Flagpole at Police While the Other Recorded It.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Allen DeCola, 65, of Perry, Ohio, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


“Old Battlefields, New Parks” at 24th Annual Free Civil War Seminar February 4, 2023

News Release: Join the National Parks of Boston for Sunday Funday! Rangers organize family friendly activities at the Charlestown Navy Yard on Sundays throughout the summer. From coloring sheets to rope-making, there are activities for all ages.


Homeland Security Department discusses Louisiana; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Jan. 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairman Comer Delivers Opening Remarks at Organizational Meeting

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released opinions from 25 legal experts across the country and the political spectrum concluding that Committee Chairman Darrell Issa compromised any House contempt action against former IRS official Lois Lerner when he rushed to adjourn the Committee’s hearing on March 5, 2014.


News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. Circuit Judge Jonathan A. Kobes has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, woman convicted of Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on Jan. 31, 2023.


BLM to host public meeting in Salt Lake City for input  on potential updates to solar energy program

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Salt Lake City to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.


Notice of Scope Ruling Applications Filed in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings discussed on Jan. 31 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Additional Four Charged in Connection with Plot to Kill Haitian President

News Release: MIAMI - Today, U.S. federal law enforcement transferred into U.S. custody four men detained in Haiti to face criminal charges in the Southern District of Florida related to their alleged involvement in the July 7, 2021 assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.


What did Agriculture Department publish on Jan. 31?

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. So we’ve had a busy few days at a pivotal time for the region. The United States is determined to work with our partners to foster a more stable, secure, and prosperous Middle East. The horrific terrorist attacks in Jerusalem, the escalation of violence on the West Bank have underscored the significant challenges to security and stability that the region faces and that we face.


Homeland Security Department discusses Kentucky; Amendment No. 12 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration on Jan. 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: DEFENSE MINISTER GALLANT: Mr. Secretary, thank you for coming. You are a true friend of Israel. Your visit comes at a critical time. It sends a clear message to the region: The United States and Israel are united facing Iran or anyone threaten peace and stability in the region. I look forward to our discussion (inaudible), sir.


Chairwoman Foxx Delivers Opening Remarks at Organizational Meeting

News Release: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress...


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price


Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN discussed on Jan. 31 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Blasdell Man Who Impersonated A Homeland Security Officer Going To Prison

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that David J. Erhardt, 52, of Blasdell, NY, who was convicted of unauthorized possession of imitation badge, was sentenced to serve six months in prison by U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 497, the Freedom for Health Care Workers Act...


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.