News from April 2021
By USDA Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, April 2, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and private landowners have partnered to protect more than 5 million acres of wetlands, grasslands, and prime farmland — an area the size of New Jersey. Since October, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has enrolled 110,000 acres in new conservation easements, bringing USDA to this important conservation milestone.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Pamela S. Karlan issued the following statement and attached resource guide to assist Federal agencies, state and local governments, and recipients of Federal financial assistance in addressing ongoing civil rights challenges related to the ...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: Two defendants indicted on tax fraud and obstruction charges made their first appearances in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan today.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today issued the following statement: “The entire Department of Justice mourns with the U.S. Capitol Police and the family of Officer William Evans. Our thoughts are also with the other brave officer injured in the attack.
By State Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, ...
By State Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: The United States congratulates Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum on his inauguration, marking an historic transfer of power from one democratically elected president to the next. This is a significant milestone for Niger’s democracy. We congratulate the Nigerien people on this achievement.
By State Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani. Secretary Blinken and the Foreign Minister discussed Bahrain’s historic opening with Israel, ways to capitalize on ...
By State Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: Today, President Biden revoked Executive Order 13928 on “Blocking Property of Certain Persons Associated with the International Criminal Court (ICC),” ending the threat and imposition of economic sanctions and visa restrictions in connection with the Court. As a result, the sanctions imposed by the previous ...
By State Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with members of the family of Daniel Pearl and their representatives today to assure them that the U.S. government remains committed to pursuing justice and accountability for those involved in Daniel’s kidnapping and murder.
By State Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed regional security challenges, humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, and the normalization of ...
By State Newswire | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Argentine Foreign Minister Felipe Sola. The Secretary emphasized that our mutually beneficial relationship is rooted in shared democratic values. He underscored the importance of working together ...
By Labor Gazette | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is actively investigating an incident at Foundation Food Group Services in Gainesville where a liquid nitrogen leak killed six workers on Jan. 28, 2021. OSHA is also investigating reports of an ammonia release that ...
By Labor Gazette | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh issued the following statement on the March 2021 Employment Situation Report: “Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 916,000 jobs in the month of March. The unemployment rate edged down to 6.0 percent, from ...
By Labor Gazette | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today published a Request for Information soliciting public input on the sources and methods for determining prevailing wage levels for the employment of certain immigrants and non-immigrant workers.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today published a Request for Information soliciting public input on the sources and methods for determining prevailing wage levels for the employment of certain immigrants and non-immigrant workers.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh issued the following statement on the March 2021 Employment Situation Report: “Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 916,000 jobs in the month of March. The unemployment rate edged down to 6.0 percent, from ...
By Labor Gazette | Apr 2, 2021
News Release: ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is actively investigating an incident at Foundation Food Group Services in Gainesville where a liquid nitrogen leak killed six workers on Jan. 28, 2021. OSHA is also investigating reports of an ammonia release that ...
By State News Post | Apr 2, 2021
The US State Department published a one page notice on April 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Apr 2, 2021
The US State Department published a one page notice on April 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Apr 2, 2021
The US State Department published a two page notice on April 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
