News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


Risch in Asharq Al-Awsat: Strategic Political Challenges Facing the US in 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recently published an op-ed in Asharq Al-Awsat reflecting on inconsistent U.S. policy towards Iran and charting a path forward for the year ahead.


Manchin Statement on FERC Commissioner Willie Phillips Being Named Acting Chairman

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Willie Phillips being named Acting Chairman of the FERC.


News Release: Russ Babiak, former fire management officer for the Boise District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has joined the NPS as a wildland fire training program manager at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). Russ’ diverse career in fire began in 1994 and spans nearly 28 years with bureaus within the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service.


Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Uses, November 2022 discussed on Jan. 3 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FBI Announces Arrest of Escaped Federal Fugitive

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO-FBI Kansas City Special Agent in Charge Charles Dayoub announced the arrest of Trevor Scott Sparks today, Dec. 30, 2022.


News Release: Frank James, 63, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty today to 10 counts of committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation vehicle - one count for each gunshot victim - and one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of his attack. The charges relate to the defendant’s April 12, 2022, mass shooting on the New York City subway in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.


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The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Hurricane Ian Assistance Surpasses $4.45 Billion, Thousands of Survivors Impacted by Hurricane Nicole Register for Assistance

News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $4.45 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors affected by Hurricane Ian jumpstart their recoveries. FEMA has provided $859 million to households affected by Hurricane Ian...


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Arby’s franchisee allows teens to work outside of federally allowed limits at 9 South Carolina locations, federal investigation finds

News Release: COLUMBIA, SC - What began as a child labor investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor at one Arby’s restaurant location in Laurens, expanded to include other restaurants operated by the same business operator who was found to be allowing 65 minor-aged employees to work outside of federally allowed work hours.


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Agriculture Department discusses Kiwifruit Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate on Jan. 3

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews discussed on Jan. 3 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a seven page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Travel Blog: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

News Release: The Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve offers visitors a deeper look into the earth; providing an experience that you would not typically get at a National Park. Here, you can have an immersive experience during a guided tour into the depths of the Oregon Caves within the Siskiyou Mountains. The...


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Two Charged with Attacks on Four Pierce County Power Substations

News Release: Tacoma - Two Puyallup, Washington, men will appear in U.S. District Court in Tacoma today charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities and possession of an unregistered firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Matthew Greenwood, 32, and Jeremy Crahan, 40, were arrested Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, following a fast-moving investigation by the FBI. Prosecutors will ask that both men remain detained at the Federal Detention Center at SeaTac pending future hearings.


Public notices: Interior Department publishes 119 in November

There were 119 notices published by the Interior Department in November, according to the Federal Register.


What did Labor Department publish on Jan. 3?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.