News from August 2021
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2021
Release: QUESTION: Let me just start with a simple question: What does America’s presence look like in Kabul on September 1st?
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2021
Release: On Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, the United States will host a virtual ministerial meeting with key partners on Afghanistan, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Qatar, the European Union, and NATO. The participants will discuss an aligned approach for the days and weeks ahead.
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As Hurricane Ida made landfall on Sunday afternoon, areas along the Gulf Coast experienced life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and high amounts of rainfall. FEMA, along with our federal, state, tribal and local partners, as well as non-government agencies and private sector entities, remain fully postured to support impacted states and tribes to fulfill identified requirements.
By Trina Thomas | Aug 29, 2021
The Biden administration is taking action to appeal a federal judge's order that stonewalled its suspension of new leases for oil and gas on federal land and water, including those in the Gulf of Mexico.
By Trina Thomas | Aug 29, 2021
Millions of people could soon have a solution to their lack of internet access.
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2021
Release: QUESTION: Let me just start with a simple question: What does America’s presence look like in Kabul on September 1st?
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. They discussed a broad range of shared priorities, including continued coordination on Afghanistan and in the United Nations. Secretary Blinken and Minister Jaishankar agreed to remain closely coordinated on shared goals and priorities to deepen the U.S.-India partnership.
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Iraqi President Barham Salih and reaffirmed the U.S. government’s long-term commitment to a strong, stable, and prosperous Iraq. He expressed his belief that a long-term, deep, multifaceted, and ...
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to discuss our cooperation in Afghanistan and our continuing efforts to ensure the safe and orderly evacuation of our citizens, allies, and partners.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by Hurricane Ida, beginning on Aug. 28 and continuing.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON -FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell appeared on the Weather Channel earlier today, urging people to complete preparations for Hurricane Ida and discuss FEMA’s readiness to assist impacted states.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is urging everyone to take urgent steps now as Hurricane Ida is forecast to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast as a dangerous major hurricane on Sunday. Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin late tonight or early tomorrow morning.
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: Join a Park Ranger on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at 2:00 PM, for a Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. The Summit Level was the highest point that the Allegheny Portage Railroad crossed the Allegheny Mountains. Participants will learn about the inclines and levels of the railroad, how the system functioned, the town of Summitville, and much more.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON-- As Hurricane Ida intensifies into a major storm in the Gulf of Mexico, FEMA, non-government organizations and federal agency partners continue to work alongside state, tribal and local officials to prepare and respond to the storm. The National Guard, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continue to provide support as needed.
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: DENVER - In two separate cases, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado held nurses accountable after they stole controlled substances from their patients.
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: MOOSE, WY-The entire Moose-Wilson Road is now open. The northern section of the road had been closed for human safety and the protection of bears. Visitors are encouraged to slow down while driving as wildlife remain active through the area.
