News from March 2023

By Interior Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
News Release: People have been telling stories about the sky for thousands upon thousands of years. There are stories about what the stars are made of, why the sun dips below the horizon at night, and what the moon is made of.
By State Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined CBS‘ “Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan to discuss the committee’s ongoing efforts to get answers from the administration on the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Chairman McCaul announced he is prepared to issue a subpoena if the State Department fails to comply with the committee’s document request ahead of Secretary Blinken’s testimony before the committee.
By State Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens will travel to Doha from March 13-16. Special Envoy Carstens will deliver remarks at the Global Security Forum and engage with government representatives and stakeholders on matters related to the resolution of wrongful detention and hostage cases worldwide.

By Karen Kidd | Mar 13, 2023
Two Maryland residents were recently sentenced for their part in a sex trafficking operation involving teenage victims.

By EPA Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
The Congressional Record published “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on March 8.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 1459“ was published in the House section on page H1208 on March 8

By Interior Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
News Release: The next time you are out exploring at a park, near your home, or even at a local market or school, and you see a piece of trash on the ground, instead of ignoring it. think about it!.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
News Release: From April 1st to Nov. 30th, the Otter Creek loop is a perfect trail to hike with dogs. There is plenty to see (and sniff) along the way. The trail is also mostly shaded and will keep your pup cool on hot summer days.

By Karen Kidd | Mar 13, 2023
The $16 million in new grant opportunities to help states and Tribes develop pollution prevention (P2) practices is aimed at advancing environmental justice in historically underserved communities.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
“SECRETARY BUTTIGIEG SHOULD RESIGN“ was published in the House section on pages H1156-H1157 on March 8

By Federal Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC -- The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, and FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg

By Sam Jackson | Mar 13, 2023
Mexican President Andres Manual Lopez Obrador has criticized proposals in Congress to use military action against Mexican drug cartels, while Rep. Brian Higgins (R-N.Y.) suggested that the U.S. doesn't need Mexican support to fight the cartels.

By State Newswire Report | Mar 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) marked International Women's Day by imposing sanctions on several Iranian regime officials and entities for various violations of human rights.

By Karen Kidd | Mar 13, 2023
A coastal New England city's $150 million settlement of violations at a water-treatment facility that discharged undertreated effluent will lead to a cleaner Massachusetts Bay, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) official said in a news release.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
“PREVENTING CHILD SEX ABUSE ACT OF 2023“ was published in the Senate section on pages S722-S723 on March 8
By State Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined CBS‘ “Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan to discuss the committee’s ongoing efforts to get answers from the administration on the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Chairman McCaul announced he is prepared to issue a subpoena if the State Department fails to comply with the committee’s document request ahead of Secretary Blinken’s testimony before the committee.
By State Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate you and the Mauritian people on the 55th anniversary of Mauritian independence.

By State Newswire Report | Mar 13, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken remarked on a meeting with South Korean National Security Advisor Kim Sung-han in a tweet published March 6.
By State Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis will travel to the Netherlands and Germany March 13-18, 2023, to meet with U.S. Allies and partners on military assistance for Ukraine, as well as to discuss security cooperation and defense trade to enhance regional and global security.
By State Newswire | Mar 13, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis will travel to the Netherlands and Germany March 13-18, 2023, to meet with U.S. Allies and partners on military assistance for Ukraine, as well as to discuss security cooperation and defense trade to enhance regional and global security.