News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


Trails Center to host tour guide training in February, seeks volunteer guides

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is hosting two training opportunities in February for individuals interested in becoming educational tour guides.


BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2023 fire season.


BLM acquires 26 acres in Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area through Land and Water Conservation Fund

The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office in partnership with Western Rivers Conservancy has acquired a 26.32-acre parcel of land in Mesa County, Colorado. Located on the Gunnison River within Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, the Meridian Junction acquisition furthers partnership efforts to conserve and protect resources for future generations.


North American Transborder Freight up 4.8% in November 2022 from November 2021

Total Transborder Freight by Border in November 2022, Compared to November 2021:T


State Department publishes 1 notice in week ending Jan. 21

There was one notice published by the State Department in week ending Jan. 21, according to the Federal Register.


Release: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel to Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Qatar from January 28 to Feb. 3, 2023.


There were seven notices published by the Labor Department in week ending Jan. 21, according to the Federal Register.


Homeland Security Department publishes 4 notices in week ending Jan. 21

There were four notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Jan. 21, according to the Federal Register.


Under Secretary Fernandez Signs Administrative Arrangement with European Commission’s Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content, and Technology (DG-CNECT) on Artificial Intelligence

Release: Yesterday, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez signed an administrative arrangement between the United States and European Commission to further research on artificial intelligence.


“TRIBUTE TO REVEREND LEWIS GUNTER“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E45 on Jan. 24


Rep. Moore expresses concern over Confucius Institutes 'influence on American education and national security'

Rep. Barry Moore (R-Alabama) is concerned with the danger Confucius Institutes (CIs) present at American universities.


McKinney: DOL 'takes allegations of employee retaliation very seriously'

A Manchester, N.H., chimney services contractor has paid $26,163 to its workers to resolve allegations their employer violated the Fair Labor Standards Act's anti-retaliation provisions enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.


Regan: 'EPA is holding facilities accountable and protecting our precious water resources from harmful contamination'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced its latest move to protect communities and hold facilities accountable for controlling and cleaning up the contamination created by coal ash disposal.


Granholm: DOE is 'accelerating community solar deployment to ensure affordable, clean energy'

U.S. Department of Energy recently announced $10 million to accelerate community solar projects in under-represented communities.


Vidal: 'Protecting your IP is a smart and necessary business strategy'

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently announced the release of a new Intellectual Property identifier tool.


Handberg: Middle District of Florida is ‘committed to protecting the integrity of government programs’

A Florida man was sentenced to eight years and six months in federal prison is an example of efforts to combat COVID-19-related fraud.


Readout of U.S. Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr.’s Meeting with Colombian Attorney General Francisco Barbosa Delgado

News Release: On Jan. 25, Criminal Division Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. met in Washington, D.C. with Colombian Attorney General Francisco Barbosa Delgado.


Under Secretary Fernandez Signs Administrative Arrangement with European Commission’s Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content, and Technology (DG-CNECT) on Artificial Intelligence

News Release: Yesterday, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez signed an administrative arrangement between the United States and European Commission to further research on artificial intelligence.


“NOMINATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 23

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “NOMINATIONS” on Jan. 23.


Release: Twenty years ago today, President George W. Bush announced the creation of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  Since that historic announcement, the people of the United States provided more than $100 billion to save more than 25 million lives and contributed to the resilient...