News from April 2021
By DOE Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
There were 23 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Energy in April.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced initial steps to protect border communities from physical dangers resulting from the previous administration’s approach to border wall construction.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced the Department of Justice is now accepting nominations for the Fifth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. These awards represent part of the Department of Justice’s on-going commitment to support the nation’s law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: Today, a federal court in Fort Pierce, Florida, permanently barred a Florida tax return preparer from preparing federal tax returns for others.
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is attending the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in London, United Kingdom, May 3-5, 2021. The Secretary has said wherever the rules for international security and the global economy are being written, America will be there, and the interests of the American people will be front and center. We see the G7 as a crucial forum for that effort.
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: The U.S. team mediating the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Boundary negotiations, led by Ambassador John P. Desrocher, will travel to Lebanon on May 3. The U.S. team will mediate talks between representatives from the governments of Israel and Lebanon on the disputed maritime boundary, beginning May 4. The resumption of talks is a positive step towards a long-awaited resolution.
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar today to reaffirm the strength of the U.S.-India partnership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Expressing his appreciation for Indian assistance ...
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands on your 42nd Constitution Day. The United States and the Marshall Islands share a historic friendship underpinned by our Compact of Free Association, and I look forward to strengthening the deep bonds between our nations and citizens.
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez today. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Alvarez emphasized the important U.S.-Dominican bond formed by the over two million Americans of Dominican ...
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita spoke today. Secretary Blinken noted the longstanding and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship founded on shared values and interests in regional peace, security, and ...
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary Antony J. Blinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Ashkenazi today. Secretary Blinken noted that he is deeply saddened by the tragedy at Mount Meron. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences for the lives lost, and he extended his wishes ...
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: The Department of State protects sea turtles around the world through its certification program, which allows for the importation of wild-caught shrimp into the United States pursuant to Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 (“Section 609”). Each year the Secretary of State (or his delegate) certifies to Congress that governments and authorities of shrimp-harvesting nations and economies have programs to reduce the incidental taking of sea turtles in shrimp trawl fisheries.
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of the Extended “Troika” on Peaceful Settlement in Afghanistan.
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: The United States and Japan held a bilateral Extended Deterrence Dialogue by video teleconference on Apr. 30, 2021. The Dialogue provided an opportunity for our two governments to hold in-depth discussions on regional security, Alliance defense posture, nuclear and missile defense policy, and arms control ...
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: Ambassador Daniel Smith, the Director of the Foreign Service Institute who recently served as acting Secretary of State and Acting Deputy Secretary of State, will be departing for New Delhi to serve as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim. Ambassador Smith carries the highest Foreign Service rank of Career Ambassador.
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Thanks everyone for joining this call. As you know, this is an on-the-record briefing with the State Department coordinator for global COVID-19 response and health security – that’s Gayle Smith. As President Biden has made clear, the United States will continue to lead the world ...
By State Newswire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: In keeping with the Department of State’s commitment to facilitate legitimate travel to the United States, Secretary Blinken decided today to apply the same set of National Interest Exceptions to India that he had previously applied to all other regional travel restrictions currently in effect as a result ...
By Labor Gazette | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: LORAIN, OH – Employers that hire temporary foreign workers must pay their international transportation and meal expenses while they travel from their home country, a federal requirement that a Lorain landscaping company violated when it left the workers it hired to pay their own way to the U.S.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: LORAIN, OH – Employers that hire temporary foreign workers must pay their international transportation and meal expenses while they travel from their home country, a federal requirement that a Lorain landscaping company violated when it left the workers it hired to pay their own way to the U.S.
By DOT News Wire | Apr 30, 2021
News Release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Back on Track Tour, Second Gentleman Mr. Emhoff and Secretary Buttigieg are giving remarks at Raleigh’s Union Station to highlight the accomplishments of the Administration in its first 100 days, including passing the American Rescue Plan, and discuss the Administration’s commitment to build back better with the American Jobs Plan. They will also celebrate Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary.
