News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Last week, Jordan Antonio Sullivan, 24, of Sacaton, Arizona, an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community, was sentenced by United States District Judge Michael T. Liburdi to a total of 25 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Sullivan previously pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder and Using a Firearm During a Crime of Violence.


DOS-DRL grant application closes on April 3

DRL Advancing Environmental Journalism in the Southeast Asia Region grant opened on Feb. 1.


Chair Rodgers Convenes the Energy and Commerce Committee for the 118th Congress

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) held the Committee’s organizing meeting today, its first meeting in the 118th Congress.


Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on Jan. 31

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


News Release: 10 miles northeast of Packwood, WA on SR123.


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


Chair Rodgers Touts Bill to End COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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. 382, the Pandemic is Over Act...


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


News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Eric Passalacqua, 36, of Phelps, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production, receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 30 years, a lifetime period of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.


News Release: Boston - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced today they have deployed the agency's Major Inspection Team to assist Boston Field Division Industry Operations Investigators in conducting compliance inspections of Federal Firearms Licensees using the "The Mill" in the 400 block of Great Road, Littleton, as their licensed business premises.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statements after the House passed two Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee bills...


Remarks for International Religious Freedom Summit 2023 “Documenting International Religious Freedom”

Release: Distinguished colleagues and guests, it’s an honor to be invited to again address the International Religious Freedom Summit in my capacity as the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice. My office helps formulate U.S. policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for mass...


United States Secret Service publishes six press releases in January

There were six press releases published by the United States Secret Service in January.


DOS-NER grant application closes on June 1

U.S. Embassy Niamey PDS Annual Program Statement grant opened on Feb. 1.


Subcommittee Chair Duncan Opening Remarks at E&C’s First Full Committee Hearing on Restoring American Energy Dominance

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Chairman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered opening remarks today at the first hearing of the committee in the 118th Congress on flipping the switch and unleashing American energy.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

News 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.


Grand Coulee Fire Station status update

News Release: GRAND COULEE, Wash. - Progress on previous structural, electrical, and mechanical installations at the Grand Coulee Dam Fire Station are ongoing and slated for completion by the end of February 2023. The next phase of construction involves initiating unfinished construction activities in the fire station. Reclamation anticipates the project will take approximately 12 to 15 months to complete.


Kansas; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration discussed on Jan. 31 by Homeland Security Department

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



Transportation Department discusses Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders on Jan. 31

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