News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price

Homeland Security Department discusses West Virginia; Major Disaster and Related Determinations on Jan. 9

By Homeland Newswire | Jan 10, 2023

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

DOS-MDA offers new grant application process starting Jan. 10

Journalism and Media Training grant opened on Jan. 10.

Life on the Forest Floor

By Interior Newswire | Jan 10, 2023

News Release: All Battle Walk Programs Have Concluded for 2022.

Justice Department and Meta Platforms Inc. Reach Key Agreement as They Implement Groundbreaking Resolution to Address Discriminatory Delivery of Housing Advertisements

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a key milestone in its settlement agreement with Meta Platforms Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., requiring Meta to change its advertisement delivery system to prevent discriminatory advertising in violation of the Fair Housing Act ...

California Agricultural Companies and Their Owner Agree to Pay $600,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Improperly Inflated Paycheck Protection Program Loans

News Release: Four California agricultural companies and their owner have agreed to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) by knowingly submitting false information in support of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ...

DOS-SRB offers new grant application process starting Jan. 10

U.S. Embassy Belgrade - University Partnership Program (FY2023) grant opened on Jan. 10.

Carper Praises EPA Decision to Strengthen Soot Pollution Standards

U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to set newer, more protective national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM) pollution.

President Biden Signs Cantwell-Capito Equal Pay Bill Into Law, Historic Win for Women’s Equality in Sports

President Biden signed the Cantwell-Capito Equal Pay for Team USA Act into law, ensuring all athletes who represent the United States in global competition – like the World Cup, Olympics and Paralympics – receive equal pay and benefits – regardless of gender.

USDOJ-OJP-OVW offers new grant application process starting Jan. 10

OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program - Solicitation grant opened on Jan. 10.

Committee to Hold Hearings in Wake of Southwest Airlines Operational, Customer Service Meltdown, Cantwell SaysOriginal source can be found here

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation said that the Committee intends to hold hearings in the wake of Southwest Airlines massive operational and customer service failures.

What They Are Saying: Industry Leaders Join T&I Republicans in Criticizing Biden Move Toward Obama-Era Water Restrictions

Last week, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee lead Republican Sam Graves (R-MO) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee lead Republican David Rouzer (R-NC) criticized the Biden Administration for moving forward, in the face of a pending Supreme Court ruling, to reinstate strict and cumbersome regulations over waters and water use decisions throughout the United States.

Windsor Mill Couple Facing Federal Charges for Allegedly Obtaining and Attempting to Obtain Multiple Fraudulent COVID-19 Cares Act Loans and Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Benefits

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Tomeka Glenn, age 46, and Kevin Davis, age 42, both of Windsor Mill, Maryland, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, relating to the submission of fraudulent COVID-19 CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster...

Nominations for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Permanent Advisory Committee discussed on Jan. 9 by Commerce Department

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 10, 2023

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The U.S. DOT Volpe Center Welcomes New Technical Center Director: Jonathan Walker

The U.S. DOT Volpe Center is pleased to announce that Jonathan Walker, PE, PhD has joined us as director of our Center for Communications, Navigation, Surveillance Systems, and Engineering. T

U.S. DOT Volpe Center Staff Presenting at 2023 TRB Annual Meeting

The U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s staff will be presenting at a variety of sessions at the 102nd annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) meeting, January 8-12, 2023, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Homeland Security Department discusses West Virginia; Major Disaster and Related Determinations on Jan. 9

By Homeland Newswire | Jan 10, 2023

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

DOS-PA grant application closes on Jan. 1

Global Engagement Center - Annual Program Statement grant opened on Jan. 10.

U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment Rate of 4.5% in December 2022 Was Above the December 2021 Level of 3.6% And Was Above the Pre-Pandemic December Level of 2.8% in 2019

The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 4.5% (not seasonally adjusted) in December 2022 according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data recently updated on the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Unemployment in Transportation dashboard.

BTS Releases 2020 Government Transportation Financial Statistics