News published on Federal Newswire in April 2021

News from April 2021


News Release: Today, I am announcing that Jeffrey Feltman will serve as the U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. This appointment underscores the Administration’s commitment to lead an international diplomatic effort to address the interlinked political, security, and humanitarian crises in the Horn of Africa. ...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken hosted a virtual C5+1 Ministerial for the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan today. The C5+1 enhances cooperation and coordination with, and among, Central Asian countries plus the United States.


News Release: At President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate on Apr. 23, 2021, the United States and United Arab Emirates, with endorsement from the United Kingdom’s COP 26 Presidency, and with support from Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Israel, Singapore, and Uruguay, announced plans to launch the Agriculture Innovation ...


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the stability of Iraq and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR). The Secretary discussed ...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Ecuadorian President-elect Guillermo Lasso today. Secretary Blinken congratulated President-elect Lasso for his recent election and the Ecuadorian people for conducting free and fair elections in this ...


Global spice importer exposed workers to amputation, struck-by, crushed-by hazards at Jackson facility, federal safety inspection finds

News Release: JACKSON, AL – When employers disregard safety measures and fail to properly supervise employees, the risks of serious injuries or illnesses increases – this is exactly the scenario that OSHA inspectors discovered during an investigation at iSpice LLC, a global spice importer, processor and supplier based in Jackson, Alabama. OSHA found workers exposed to amputation, struck-by, crushed-by and electrical hazards. The company faces $121,511 in penalties.


US Department of Labor announces virtual Job Corps’ enrollment, 60-day ‘Career Preparation Period’ to serve needs of nation’s at-risk youth

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of virtual enrollment to support the expansion of student participation in Job Corps ’ education and technical skills training program.


Global spice importer exposed workers to amputation, struck-by, crushed-by hazards at Jackson facility, federal safety inspection finds

News Release: JACKSON, AL – When employers disregard safety measures and fail to properly supervise employees, the risks of serious injuries or illnesses increases – this is exactly the scenario that OSHA inspectors discovered during an investigation at iSpice LLC, a global spice importer, processor and supplier based in Jackson, Alabama. OSHA found workers exposed to amputation, struck-by, crushed-by and electrical hazards. The company faces $121,511 in penalties.


US Department of Labor announces virtual Job Corps’ enrollment, 60-day ‘Career Preparation Period’ to serve needs of nation’s at-risk youth

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of virtual enrollment to support the expansion of student participation in Job Corps ’ education and technical skills training program.


Rule published by Transportation Department on April 23

The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes rule on April 23

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Justice Department on April 23

The US Justice Department published a nine page notice on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published on April 23 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on April 23?

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published on April 23 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Transportation Department on April 23

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes proposed rule on April 23

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published on April 23 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes notice on April 23

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on April 23 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.