News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

News from March 2023


Fifth U.S-Qatar Strategic Dialogue Advances Economic and Commercial Cooperation

News Release: The United States and Qatar held the Economic and Commercial Cooperation Session of the fifth annual Strategic Dialogue in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, February 20. U.S. Department of State Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed opened and led the session. Special Representative ...


Revision of Approved State Primacy Program for the State of Nevada discussed on March 3 by Environmental Protection Agency

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


Colonial NHP receives funding from Great American Outdoors Act for $122.8 million rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway

News Release: Quick Facts. Significance: Wilberforce University alumna and highest ranking African American woman at the end of World War Two. Place of Birth: Kittrell, North Carolina. Date of Birth: December 5, 1918. Place of Death: Dayton, Ohio. Date of Death: Jan. 13, 2002. Place of Burial: Dayton, Ohio. Cemetery Name:...


Rodgers, Duncan to FERC: Stop Prioritizing the Left’s Political Agenda Over Your Core Mission for Reliable Energy

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate Change, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) sent a letter today to the Acting Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman and Commissioners demanding they explain why the...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the department’s ongoing failure to produce documents and information requested by the committee pertaining to the Biden administration’s disastrous Afghanistan...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” was published on page E157 of the Congressional Record on Feb. 27.


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


Release: The United States is deeply troubled by the conviction and 27-year sentence of respected Cambodian political leader Kem Sokha. The multi-year process to silence him, based on a politically-motivated charge, is unjust and profoundly diminishes the Kingdom of Cambodia’s standing in the international community. The United States has consistently called on the Cambodian government to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Kem Sokha and all people of Cambodia.


Justice Department Sues Jacksonville, North Carolina-based Goines Towing Company For Violating Rights of Servicemembers

News Release: The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of North Carolina alleging that Billy Joe Goines, the owner and operator of Goines Towing & Recovery (Goines), auctioned off, sold or otherwise disposed of motor vehicles owned by servicemembers using court judgments obtained without filing proper military affidavits, in violation of federal law.


BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council virtual meeting

News Release: BOISE, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually via Zoom on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time. The public is invited and there will be a comment period at 1 p.m. Agenda items will include a report from the Lava Ridge Wind Project Subcommittee, and the Council will have an opportunity to make recommendations to the BLM.


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


News Release: Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on a memo mistakenly posted by the U.S. Department of the Interior that shows internal deliberations around Cook Inlet Lease Sale 258.


Justice Department Announces Application Form for Marijuana Pardon Certificates

News Release: Today, the Justice Department is launching an application for eligible individuals to receive certificate of proof that they were pardoned under the Oct. 6, 2022, proclamation by President Biden. On Oct. 6, 2022, the President announced a full, unconditional and categorical pardon for prior federal and ...


WATCH: @EdWorkforceCmte Defend Parents’ Role in Their Children’s Education

News Release: WASHINGTON - This week, on the re-introduction of the Parents Bill of Rights Act, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), a panel of Committee Republicans, and concerned parents to discuss how this bill gives power back to parents and reinforces their role in the decision-making process when it comes to their children’s education.


Pennsylvania Man Charged with Two Felonies for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A Pennsylvania man has been charged with felony and misdemeanor counts, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.


Bella Ross and Family

News Release: Landscape restoration goals must intersect with deeply imagined park planning to realize the future we want.


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


Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

News Release: This week, as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the people of Ukraine as well as the strong support for Ukraine in the international community.


U.S. Delegation Announced 6 Billion USD in Commitments to Address Threats to Our Ocean, Doubling Last Year’s Pledge at Eighth Our Ocean Conference

Release: The eighth Our Ocean Conference - hosted by the Government of Panama - convened governments, non-governmental organizations, and civil society to make concrete commitments to protect ocean health and security. The United States made 77 announcements, from 8 agencies and offices, worth nearly USD 6 billion,...