News from August 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A federal jury convicted a Minneapolis man for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition after a shooting incident that took place in broad daylight, announced Acting U.S. Attorney W. Anders Folk.
By DOE Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $34 million in funding for 11 projects that will support high-impact research and development to improve and produce biofuels, biopower, and bioproducts. These biomass resources, otherwise known as feedstocks, can be produced...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: ATLANTA - Christopher Hayes has been sentenced for defrauding the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Relief Program and attempting to defraud the IRS's COVID-19 relief program.
By State Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: PENSACOLA, Fla -- FEMA has approved an additional $1,289,869 for the State of Florida to reimburse the City of Tallahassee for management costs following Hurricane Michael, bringing total reimbursement to date to $23,387,333 million.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: BOSTON - A Stoneham woman pleaded guilty today in connection with her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance using stolen identities.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Chinese national and naturalized U.S. citizen pleaded guilty yesterday to his involvement in a conspiracy to launder at least $30 million in drug proceeds on behalf of foreign drug-trafficking organizations. Another Chinese national was sentenced to seven years in prison today for his role in the same conspiracy.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: A Nicaraguan woman in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) passed away, Aug. 3, at Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) in Harlingen, Texas. She was pronounced dead at 2:03 p.m. CST by medical professionals at the South Texas hospital.
By State Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
Release: Moderator: Good morning and afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub. I would like to welcome all of our participants dialing in from across the continent and thank all of you for joining this discussion. Today, we are very pleased to be joined by Rear Admidral...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A federal jury on July 30 found Zechariah Freemen, 45, guilty of sexual abuse. Freemen will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Transportation Security Administration officers at Nashville International Airport (BNA) discovered 25 firearms at security checkpoints in July 2021, the highest monthly total on record for the airport.
By State Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
Release: The countries of the Mekong sub-region and the United States reaffirmed their long-standing relationship at the second Mekong-U.S. Partnership (MUSP) ministerial on Aug. 2, 2021. Through the MUSP, the U.S. government, working with Congress, continues to support the autonomy, economic independence, good governance, and sustainable growth of Mekong partner countries.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: BISMARCK, N.D. - The Bureau of Reclamation will lower the water level at Lake Audubon beginning Aug. 16, which will impact recreational activities in the area. The drawdown is expected to last through Oct. 1. The lake will be lowered to an elevation of 1,841 feet, which is four feet lower than the normal winter elevation of 1,845 feet. Lowering the lake level is required to conduct repairs to the Snake Creek Pumping Plant outlet works wingwall in early October.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Pittsburgh, PA, pleaded guilty and was sentenced in federal court to serve 84 months of imprisonment for a violation of the federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, highlighted at a hearing to examine the persistent and concerning threat posed by domestic terrorists and violent extremists the importance of recognizing all communities...
By DOL Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration collaborated with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to revise a handbook on workplace safety and health information for small business employers.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: Spreading drug free message to kids.
By DOE Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered the following remarks at a nominations hearing.
By State Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2021
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) will join community organizers, neighbors, and law enforcement partners to participate in National Night Out events this evening, August 3. During this year’s National Night Out, Acting U.S. Attorney Raj Parekh will attend community events in the Richmond area with Chief of Richmond Police, Gerald M. Smith.
