News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is hosting two training opportunities in February for individuals interested in becoming educational tour guides. Trainings will be held at 10 a.m. on February 4 and 11, with each session lasting approximately two hours.


Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI New York Counterintelligence Division Charged with Violating U.S. Sanctions on Russia

News Release: A former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI New York Counterintelligence Division and a former Soviet and Russian diplomat were arrested Saturday on criminal charges related to their alleged violating and conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and conspiring to commit money laundering and money laundering.


Justice Department discusses Granting of Requests for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules on Jan. 23

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings #1 on Jan. 23

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Transportation Department discusses Amendment and Revocation of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Eastern United States on Jan. 23

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Revocation of Class E Airspace; Marfa, TX on Jan. 23

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Late last week, Deputy Attorney General (Deputy AG) Lisa Monaco was in Florida and Georgia to showcase how the Department of Justice is using intelligence and technology-driven methods to reduce violent crime, protect our communities, and prepare the next generation of law enforcement leaders.


Agency Information Collection Activities; Peace Corps Volunteer Authorization for Examination and/or Treatment discussed on Jan. 23 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Comer Presses for Information on Billions Lost to Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Federal Health Benefits Program

News Release: WASHINGTON - After a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed that the Federal Employees Health Benefits program (FEHB) could be spending up to $1 billion per year on ineligible members, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today called on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide documents and communications and a staff-level briefing on the matter.


Blue Springs Man Indicted for Fentanyl Conspiracy, Illegal Firearm

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Blue Springs, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.


Readout of Meeting between the Department of Justice and the Central Bureau of Investigation of India

News Release: Deputy Assistant Attorney General Arun G. Rao of the Department of Justice Civil Division’s Consumer Protection Branch, together with colleagues from the Consumer Protection Branch and the FBI, met last week with Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials in New Delhi to discuss deepening and expanding efforts to combat cyber-enabled financial crimes and transnational call center fraud, a shared law enforcement priority.


Second Bank Employee Admits Role in Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: PROVIDENCE - Another former bank employee today admitted to a federal judge that she stole the banking information of unsuspecting individuals and businesses and provided that information to co-conspirators, who used it to create fraudulent personal and business checks, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request discussed on Jan. 23 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justice Department discusses Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Organic Consultants LLC DBA Cascade Chemistry on Jan. 23

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Powell tested positive for COVID-19, is vaccinated, has mild symptoms, and is working remotely

News Release: Today, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. Chair Powell is up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, he is working remotely while isolating at home.


Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Watertown, SD discussed on Jan. 23 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.