News from March 2023
Raimondo: 'Fulfilling our bold conservation goals are a priority'
By Karen Kidd | Mar 30, 2023
U.S. Department of Commerce recently requested the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration start a process to consider designating U.S. waters around the Pacific Remote Islands as a national marine sanctuary.
3 House lawmakers join Blockchain Summit
By Juliette Fairley | Mar 30, 2023
The Chamber of Digital Commerce hosted its annual D.C. Blockchain Summit March 21 in Washington, D.C., which included the participation of three GOP congressmen.
Becerra: 'Biden-Harris administration is committed to increasing access to health care and lowering costs'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Commerce are working to develop a framework for the implementation of the march-in provision in the Bayh-Dole Act, which allows the federal government to grant a license for a company to produce a patented drug, if the owner of the patent declines to grant permission.
Raimondo: 'Investment will provide the infrastructure needed to support Greenville’s growing aerospace sector'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 30, 2023
The U.S. Economic Development Administration approved a $1.3 million grant to Greenville, Texas, to improve the roadway infrastructure needed for the expansion of the region's aerospace sector.
Niepold: 'Climate literacy guide is an essential reference for communities across the country'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 30, 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Smithsonian and multiple other federal agencies have combined their efforts to seek suggestions to update a key climate literacy guide.
Gill: 'Program will help Oregon address the challenges caused by supply chain disruptions'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently entered into a cooperative agreement with Oregon to expand the consumption of local foods in school meals.
Esparza: 'SIM swapping is a rapidly growing type of fraud scheme'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 30, 2023
A man and a woman from San Antonio were recently given sentences for using SIM swapping in November 2021 to gain access to and transfer more than $250,000 from the cryptocurrency accounts of their victims.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies discussed on March 28 by Federal Reserve System
By Federal Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bank Oversight
By Federal Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Scott, and other members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the Federal Reserve's supervisory and regulatory oversight of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).1
Brumm: Artists sought to 'provide a fascinating window into our relationship with public lands'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently announced it is seeking applications for its artist-in-residence program
Blinken: 'We will stand united with Ukraine for as long as it takes'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
The United States Department of State has authorized $350 million in additional military aid to Ukraine to defend against the Russian invasion, marking the 34th drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for the country since February 2022.
Graves: 'Juries have now convicted all defendants tried to date' in Jan. 6 insurrection cases
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
Six more Oath Keepers members and associates were found guilty in the District of Columbia on March 21 for their participation in the Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021.
Johnson: TSA 'new hires will be performing a vital role in the protection of our country'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration is hiring for employees to work at Albany International Airport.
Cash: 'TRI reporting is a key part of EPA's efforts to provide greater access to vital environmental information'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
A recent U.S. Environmental and Protection Agency analysis showed an overall decrease in the release of toxic chemicals into the environment in 2021.
Brown: Defendants were 'key players' in Washington drug ring
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
Two prominent members of a drug-trafficking organization who are also related to the cartel's ringleader have been sentenced to "significant amounts of time" in prison.
Bunch: 'We train constantly at SRS to ensure that our working dogs are able to provide critical support'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
More than three dozen police K-9 teams from South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina took part in the U.S. Police Canine Association's annual spring canine detection trials in Aiken.
Rainey: New Reclamation HR managers 'will help Reclamation create a positive atmosphere'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
Christine Dziedzina and Cathryn Todd have been named the newest human resource policy office managers at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Klein: Organziations 'protect bats against the devastating impact of white-nose syndrome'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have teamed up in an effort to treat and prevent a fungal disease destroying bats in North America.
Graves: Defendants sought goods 'that could assist Iran's military and WMD aspirations'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
A federal court in the District of Columbia unsealed two indictments accusing numerous defendants of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the Arms Export Control Act for their roles in various schemes to obtain and export American technology to Iran between 2005 and 2013.
Blinken: U.S. welcomes agreement 'to release 887 detainees from the Yemen conflict'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 29, 2023
The latest round of talks with the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees' Exchange Agreement secured the release of 887 detainees from the conflict tin Yemen.
