News from March 2023

By Federal Department News | Mar 27, 2023
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.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 27, 2023
The White House is criticizing the House Freedom Caucus' (HFC) proposed budget, stating it would be a "five-alarm fire for families."

By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023
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.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 27, 2023
This year's Economic Report of the President highlighted the risks of cryptocurrency and dismissed its benefits.

By Federal Department News | Mar 27, 2023
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.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 27, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognized more than 1,300 employees Wednesday for outstanding achievement and their commitment to the agency's mission.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 27, 2023
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.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 26, 2023
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.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 26, 2023
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.

By Federal Newswire | Mar 26, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Karen Kidd | Mar 26, 2023
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

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 26, 2023
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.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 26, 2023
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.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 26, 2023
A Massachusetts man was recently sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug offenses.

By Karen Kidd | Mar 26, 2023
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, along with much of the nation, observed the 50th anniversary of National Agriculture Day March 21.

By Karen Kidd | Mar 26, 2023
U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration is seeking public comment about the nation's airwaves technologies.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 26, 2023
A Michigan man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for drug offenses.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Tennessee Valley Authority recently signed a memorandum of understanding to advance collaborations on hydropower technology development.

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $47 million investment to reduce methane emissions in the gas and oil sector

By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 26, 2023
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.