News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Constituent Update - February 24, 2023

Release: FSIS will participate in the Partnership for Food Safety Educations Consumer Food Safety Education Conference taking place in Arlington, Va., from March 1-3. FSIS will share presentations on food safety and host an exhibit booth with food safety publications and resources. On March 1, FSIS is also sponsoring...


News Release: The United States continues to support Ukraine amid Russia’s brutal, unprovoked war. Today, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of the Treasury, we are announcing over $10 billion in assistance, including budgetary support to the Government of Ukraine and additional energy assistance to support Ukrainians suffering from Russia’s attacks.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Virtual OSCE Permanent Council Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Nearly 50 years ago, this body was created to foster security and a true and lasting peace across Europe. Thirty-five nations - including the United States and the Soviet Union - came together to affirm a set of bedrock principles designed to secure ...


News Release: OWENSBORO, Ky. - Michael Gannon, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Drug Enforcement Administration-Indianapolis, and U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett for the Western District of Kentucky announced that a federal grand jury in Bowling Green, Kentucky, returned a two-count indictment on Feb. 15, 2023, charging twelve defendants with conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Tavern Cave, Missouri

News Release: What is a Junior Ranger?. Junior Rangers help park rangers take care of National Parks. They learn about Lake Roosevelt, have fun, and help their friends and families understand how to help protect the parks as well. Who can be a Junior Ranger?. Anyone! And you can learn about the park anywhere - at...


Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Scottsdale Research Institute discussed on Feb. 24 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rodgers, Smith: Biden Admin Doubles Down on Restricting Medicare Coverage for Seniors

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Medicare coverage for novel drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease will continue to be restricted by the Biden administration’s Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency announced this week, despite numerous bipartisan requests to reconsider. Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) issued the following statement condemning the announcement...


Two Individuals Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud Scheme

News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Sandra Denise Curl of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Percy Leroy Jacobs of Prince Frederick, Maryland late yesterday to 30 months each in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiring to defraud the United...


News Release: A five-count indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn, New York charging Ilya Balakaev with various charges related to smuggling devices commonly used in counterintelligence operations out of the U.S. to Russia for the benefit of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (“DPRK" or “North Korea").


News Release: * Return to The Civil War.


News Release: If you were unpopular in the past, chances are your face would end up at the wrong end of your neighbor's business….


Civil Forfeiture Complaint Filed Against Six Luxury Real Estate Properties Involved In Sanctions Evasion And Money Laundering

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Andrew C. Adams, the Director of Task Force KleptoCapture, Ivan J. Arvelo, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI"), and Maged Behnam, Acting Special Agent in...


After Capito, Graves Pledge to Formally Challenge Federal Highways Memo, FHWA Issues Substantially Revised Replacement

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.-06), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, released the below joint statement after the ...


News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - Kishaun Andre Jones, 23, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to distribution of methamphetamine.


Release: QUESTION: We are back now here at 7:30 on CBS Mornings and marking one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, an invasion that continues to send shockwaves all around the world. Just today the U.S. announced new sanctions against Moscow, and in a visit to Ukraine on Monday President Biden promised ...


Kelbaker Road to Open by March 10th Then Cima Road Closing March 20th

News Release: Quick Facts. Amenities. 3 listed. Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table. Picnicking is available at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in this designated picnic area adjacent to the Visitor Center parking lot. Its location by the parking lot provides ample parking for vehicles and buses.


Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act discussed on Feb. 24 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



The United States Imposes Additional Sweeping Costs on Russia

Release: One year ago today, Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked full-scale war against Ukraine. We remain committed to supporting the people of Ukraine and are redoubling our efforts to promote accountability for the Kremlin’s war.