News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

News from March 2023


Nanda: 'Federal law forbids employers from clawing back wages earned by employees'

A Brooklyn, N.Y. healthcare staffing agency is facing legal action brought by the U.S. Department of Labor for forcing employees to stay with the company for three years or repay rightfully earned wages.


Buttigieg: 'Let's fully support railroad and aviation safety - which is exactly what the President's budget will do'

The White House is criticizing the House Freedom Caucus' (HFC) proposed budget, stating it would be a "five-alarm fire for families."


Xiomaro: 'Connecticut’s 110-mile portion of the trail is still being discovered'

Photos of the Connecticut portion of the historic New England National Scenic Trail taken by artist Xiomaro will be on display in the Connecticut General Assembly’s Legislative Office Building in Hartford from April 3 to 14.


Blockchain Association CEO: 'Today’s Economic Report of the President from the Biden administration is disappointing'

This year's Economic Report of the President highlighted the risks of cryptocurrency and dismissed its benefits.


Waltz, Crow urge Congress to fix defense industrial base vulnerabilities and 'make very quick and aggressive engagement and investments' in Africa and South America

U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) and U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) warned of the U.S. defense industrial base’s vulnerabilities with Dr. Seth Jones, CSIS senior vice president and director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) International Security Program.


'You represent the best of us': More than 1,300 DHS employees recognized for outstanding service

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognized more than 1,300 employees Wednesday for outstanding achievement and their commitment to the agency's mission.


Coinbase chief legal officer: 'After years of asking for reasonable crypto rules, we're disappointed that the SEC is considering courts over constructive dialogue'

Crypto exchange company Coinbase has repeatedly asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for regulatory clarity, but the requests have gone unanswered, and the SEC has now sent the company a "Wells notice" warning of possible enforcement action, said Paul Grewal, Coinbase chief legal counsel.


Peace: Defendant 'threatened the integrity of our justice system and the safety of government witnesses'

A former paralegal from the U.S. Department of Justice has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for engaging in witness retaliation and obstructing justice-related crimes.


Shumer: Expressway transformation 'will lay the foundation for a more equitable future for Buffalo’s East Side'

The city of Buffalo is taking steps to invest in communities that have been historically underserved, with special attention being paid to areas impacted by the Kensington Expressway.


Federal Reserve System discusses Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company on March 24

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Signing of partnership understanding about semiconductor supply chains, other developments mark 'an optimistic time for U.S.-India relations,' Commerce Secretary says

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's trip to India earlier this month gave officials from both nations a chance to meet and resulted in signing of an understanding about a semiconductor supply chain partnership, according to news releases


Cunha: Rhode Island woman sentenced for 'brazenly laying claim to the honor, service and sacrifice of real veterans'

A Rhode Island woman has been sentenced to federal prison for the crimes of falsifying military service, false use of military medals, identify theft and more charges related to the impersonation of military veterans.


Granholm: 'The Liftoff reports will help drive engagement' for clean energy technologies

The US Department of Energy announced the launch of its Pathways to Commercial Liftoff initiative to promote clean energy use throughout commercial applications and settings in the U.S.



Vilsack: 'Our agricultural and rural communities supports the vitality and prosperity of our entire country'

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, along with much of the nation, observed the 50th anniversary of National Agriculture Day March 21.


Prabhakar: Public comment 'will help us develop a National Spectrum Strategy that meets the needs of today and tomorrow'

U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration is seeking public comment about the nation's airwaves technologies.


Tarasca: 'Illegal distribution of opioids continues to have devastating effects on our community'

A Michigan man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for drug offenses.


Garson: DOE, "WPTO and TVA have been working together to advance hydropower technologies"

The U.S. Department of Energy and the Tennessee Valley Authority recently signed a memorandum of understanding to advance collaborations on hydropower technology development.


Granholm: 'Methane is a much more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide'

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $47 million investment to reduce methane emissions in the gas and oil sector


Chinese businessman indicted on charges stemming from $1 billion fraud conspiracy

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced March 15 a 12-count indictment charging Ho Wan Kwok, also known as “Miles Guo,” with wire fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.