News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

News from March 2023


Congressional Republicans Push for Transparency, Accountability of Drug Price-Setting Fund

Congressional Republicans Push for Transparency, Accountability of Drug Price-Setting Fund


Biden’s Inflation Crisis Continues to Hammer Working Families, Small Businesses

Biden’s Inflation Crisis Continues to Hammer Working Families, Small Businesses


Smith, Comer, Ways and Means Republicans Introduce Legislation to Recover Hundreds of Billions in Stolen Unemployment Benefits

Smith, Comer, Ways and Means Republicans Introduce Legislation to Recover Hundreds of Billions in Stolen Unemployment Benefits


Smith, Rodgers: Biden Admin Doubles Down on Restricting Medicare Coverage for Seniors

Smith, Rodgers: Biden Admin Doubles Down on Restricting Medicare Coverage for Seniors


Chairman Smith Op-Ed: Rig the tax code for working Americans, not woke companies

Chairman Smith Op-Ed: Rig the tax code for working Americans, not woke companies


Environment Subcommittee Chair Johnson: “America Must Take the Lead”

Environment Subcommittee Chair Johnson: “America Must Take the Lead”


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Jaime Chavira

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Jaime Chavira


U.S. National Arboretum Offers Solution to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Pest

U.S. National Arboretum Offers Solution to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Pest


Bioluminescence May Shine Light on Roundworm Secrets

Bioluminescence May Shine Light on Roundworm Secrets


USDA Announces First Permanent Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

USDA Announces First Permanent Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer


Comer Probes State Department’s Use of Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Censorship Campaigns

Comer Probes State Department’s Use of Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Censorship Campaigns


Kalispell man charged with making threats to kill U.S. Senator Jon Tester

A Kalispell man accused of threatening to injure and murder Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester was arraigned on Feb. 23 on an indictment, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said today.


Three Arrested in Attempted Human Smuggling Event Near Morses Line

The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that three persons were arrested near Morses Line on February 19, 2023 in connection with an attempt to smuggle individuals without legal status into the United States.


Former Nurse Indicted for Drug Diversion from Boston-Area Hospital

A former nurse has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly diverting opioids from a Boston-area hospital.


February 2023 Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska

United States Attorney Steven Russell announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned 26 unsealed Indictments charging 28 defendants.


Former City of Atlanta official sentenced for accepting bribes

Former City of Atlanta Commissioner of Watershed Management Jo Ann Macrina has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for accepting bribes from an Atlanta contractor in exchange for steering city business worth millions of dollars to the contractor’s company.


Alburgh Man Charged with Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Kenneth C. Bishop, 38, of Alburgh, Vermont appeared today before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle after his indictment and arrest for possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM).


Meridian Man Sentenced to over Three Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon

A Meridian, Mississippi man was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.


Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

A Grand Bay, Alabama man pled guilty to possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


Tampa Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Attempted Coercion And Enticement Of A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity

U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Demetrius Reddick (36, Tampa) to 10 years in federal prison for attempted coercion or enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity.