News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

National Park Service Hosting Living History Event at Chatham Manor on February 18, 2023

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

Visit Chatham Manor during President’s Day weekend on February 18, 2023 for a special event marking the 160th anniversary of the United States Army of the Potomac’s winter encampment in Stafford County.

“Tangible Nature” Exhibit at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

Tangible Nature, an exhibit of photographs by Dean Moses, is on view at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center through March 31.

Park Announces New Slate of Commissioners for Advisory Commission

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Superintendent Pat Kenney announced a new slate of commissioners for the park advisory commission.

Gulf Islands National Seashore Closes in Preparation for Severe Weather

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

Gulf Islands National Seashore will close some Florida Areas of the park to all visitors beginning at 6 p.m. January 23, in preparation for severe weather.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site Hosts Lincoln Birthday Bash

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

Lincoln Home National Historic Site will host a free, all-day public celebration marking the two hundred and fourteenth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth in the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center (426 S. 7th Street) on February 11 and February 12, 2023.

Black History Month at the Park

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is proud to offer a month of events in recognition of Black History Month beginning February 4th and continuing through the end of the month

Great American Outdoors Act will fund improvements to Acadia National Park water systems

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

The National Park Service has awarded a $7.8 million contract to rehabilitate the water and wastewater distribution systems in Acadia National Park’s Schoodic District.

US Department of Labor recovers $399K in overtime back pay, damages for 49 workers at Aurora’s Supermercado Carrera specialty grocery store

By DOL Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

News Release: AURORA, IL - While workers at a local supermarket stocked shelves, operated cash registers and served customers Mexican hot foods and baked goods, their Aurora employer was denying them their hard-earned overtime pay for two years, the U.S. Department of Labor recently found.

Joint Statement by United States Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas and European Union Commissioner for Internal Market Breton

By Homeland Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON -United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton, released the following joint statement on the cooperation between the United States and the European Union in the fields of Cyber Resilience

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $33.5 Million in Internet for All Grants to 12 Minority-Serving Colleges and Universities

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

News Release: The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today it has awarded 12 grants as part of the part of the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC).

U.S. EPA begins cleanup of Nelson Knitting site in Rockford, Illinois

By EPA Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

News Release: CHICAGO (Jan. 30, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began cleanup of a former sock-knitting mill at 909 S. Main St., Rockford, Illinois. EPA anticipates the cleanup of asbestos-contaminated debris and other hazardous waste will be completed by mid-March.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska discussed on Jan. 30 by Commerce Department

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

DOS-KGC offers new grant application process starting Jan. 31

By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

Democracy Commission Small Grants Program grant opened on Jan. 31.

Rule published on Jan. 30 by Environmental Protection Agency

By EPA Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page rule on Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Afton Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing a Child and Filming the Abuse

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

News Release: An Afton man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court for filming himself sexually abusing a young child that he had handcuffed and gagged, announced US Attorney Clint Johnson.

Amendment of V-181 and T-400, and Revocation of V-250 and the Yankton, SD, Low Altitude Reporting Point in the Vicinity of Yankton, SD discussed on Jan. 30 by Transportation Department

By US DOT Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

U.S. Relations with Israel

By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

News Release: STRONG AND HISTORIC TIES. The United States was the first country to recognize Israeli statehood when Israel declared independence in 1948. The 75-year partnership has been built on mutual interests and shared democratic values from its inception, with Israelis and Americans united by their commitment ...

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry at a Joint Press Availability

By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

Release: FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY: (Via translation) Good evening.

Acting Deputy Secretary Bass’s Meeting with Dutch MFA Secretary General Huijts

By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2023

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price