News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


Sharing the Shore with Western Snowy Plovers at Ocean Beach

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: The restrooms at Spangler's Spring are open seasonally. These restrooms are located near Spangler's Spring, Auto Tour Stop 13, down a path that runs along Geary Avenue. GPS: 39.813670, -77.218250. Amenities. 1 listed. Restroom - Seasonal. The restrooms at Spangler's Spring are open...


Gainesville psychiatric hospital implements safety measures after federal investigation into series of staff injuries after violent incidents with patients

News Release: GAINESVILLE, FL - A Gainesville psychiatric and substance abuse hospital has implemented a series of changes to their safety protocols after the U.S. Department of Labor cited the facility for failing to protect employees from workplace violence after a series of incidents left employees with serious injuries.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $47 Million to Develop Affordable Clean Hydrogen Technologies

Release: Funding Will Reduce Costs and Improve the Performance of Critical Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fuel Cell Technologies, Support DOE’s Hydrogen Shot


News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed $5.4 million settlement with The Dow Chemical Co. to recover costs for EPA’s cleanup work at the Tittabawassee River, Saginaw River & Bay Superfund site in Midland, Michigan. EPA began a 30-day public comment period today.



News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C.- The deadline to apply for federal assistance has passed for homeowners and renters in Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties who had damage to their property after Hurricane Ian. In rare cases, you may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA.


News Release: BOSTON (Jan. 26, 2023) – Jamie Kreller, of Suffield, Connecticut., was recently honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office for his work maintaining the Suffield Water Pollution Control Facility.



Two Individuals Admit Participating In Health Care Fraud And Kickback Schemes

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Indiana man and an Arizona man yesterday admitted their roles in a health care fraud conspiracy in which they received payment for doctors’ orders for durable medical equipment (DME), namely orthotic braces, and genetic test referrals, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Wyden Statement on Chevron’s $75 Billion Stock Buyback

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement on Chevron’s $75 billion stock buyback...


Release: DETROIT Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) Thursday.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and incoming Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced a hearing on ensuring America continues to lead in the burgeoning satellite communications industry.


News Release: MIAMI - A Miami federal grand jury has indicted Maikel Jose Moreno Perez, 57, former president of the Venezuelan Supreme Court and current Venezuelan Supreme Court justice, with conspiring to launder and laundering bribes he received in exchange for using his position to resolve civil and criminal cases in Venezuela to favor bribe payers.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.



What did Labor Department publish on Jan. 26?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Dominican National Sentenced, Faces Deportation for Trafficking Cocaine

News Release: PROVIDENCE - A Dominican national detained on drug trafficking charges since March 28, 2022, today admitted to a federal judge that he acted as a member of a criminal drug conspiracy when he attempted to retrieve U.S. Priority Mail packages containing cocaine intended for later distribution, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.