News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


News Release: ATLANTA - A FEMA disaster recovery center will open Wednesday, Jan.25 in Spalding County to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight line winds and tornadoes.


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


FBI Seattle Releases New Missing Person Poster for 8-Year-Old Boy from Vancouver, Washington

News Release: SEATTLE, WA-The FBI’s Seattle Field Office is seeking the public’s assistance to locate Breadson John, an 8-year-old boy from Vancouver, Washington.


Comer Supports Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Government Job Candidate Evaluation

News Release: WASHINGTON-House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today delivered remarks on the House floor in support of the bipartisan (H.R. 159 ), a bill introduced by Representative Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) that ensures government agencies are equipped with the tools to provide objective, skills-based assessments to evaluate job candidates.


Pennsylvania man sentenced for traveling across state lines to engage in sex with a minor

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - A Monessen, Pennsylvania, man was sentenced today to 97 months in federal prison for traveling from his home to have sex with a child from Bridgeport, West Virginia.


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


DOS-DRL grant application closes on March 27

DRL Combatting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Nepal grant opened on Jan. 25.


Three Men Sentenced for Roles in Bribery Conspiracy

News Release: Three Texas men were sentenced yesterday for their roles in a conspiracy to pay bribes to two city commissioners in Weslaco in exchange for their official actions in connection with city contracts worth tens of millions of dollars.


Man Pleads Guilty To Committing Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud Against Medicare By Selling Bogus Orders For Medical Equipment

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MATTHEW TAYLOR WITKOWSKI pled guilty today to a one-count criminal Information charging him with conspiracy to commit health care fraud. WITKOWSKI is scheduled to be sentenced on April 20, 2023, before United States District Judge Denise Cote.


News Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States, I extend best wishes to all Australians on the occasion of Australia Day on January 26.


Virginia Father and Son Arrested on Felony Charges  For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendants Threw Objects at Police. WASHINGTON - A father and son from Virginia have been arrested on felony charges for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, including the assault of law enforcement officers. Their actions, and the actions of others, disrupted a joint...


Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-DVD Copy Control Association discussed on Jan. 24 by Justice Department

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


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Plum Borough, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearm laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging two residents of Michigan with Conspiracy and Interstate Transportation of Stolen Motor Vehicles, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


US Department of Labor finds lumber company failed to secure, service forklift that fatally struck 18-year-old worker at Arkansas yard

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has determined a Carrollton, Texas, lumber supplier and retailer could have prevented the death of an 18-year-old worker who was struck by a forklift at a Rison, Arkansas, worksite in July 2022 by following federal safety requirements.


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting Jan. 25

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 25.


Raleigh County Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Pornography Crime

News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - Austin Michael Light, 21, of Beaver, was sentenced today to eight years and one month in prison, to be followed by 25 years of supervised release, for possession of prepubescent child pornography.


Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Margo Schlanger to Serve as USDA Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2023 - “The nomination of Margo Schlanger to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights marks USDA’s commitment to advancing civil rights and equity in all of our programs and services. Throughout her life and career, she has devoted herself to civil rights and to public service. ...


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA -- A former resident of Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotic laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Two Defendants Indicted for Civil Rights Conspiracy and FACE Act Offenses Targeting Pregnancy Resource Centers

News Release: Two Florida residents were indicted by a federal grand jury for spray-painting threats on reproductive health services facilities in the state.