News from August 2021
By Interior Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
News Release: KOUNTZE, Texas - As the temperature finally starts to cool off, it is the perfect time to come explore the Big Thicket! During the next 4 months there are many opportunities to take a guided walk, canoe trip, or to volunteer some of your time to make the Big Thicket a better place for all visitors. “Fall...
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2021
Release: Tony Fernandes became Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Trade Policy and Negotiations in the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs in August 2021. In that capacity, he leads four offices that oversee the State Department’s engagement to open new markets, resolve trade disputes, protect intellectual property rights, and promote agricultural innovation to benefit all Americans.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is closely monitoring the potential impact of Hurricane Ida. Our highest priority remains the preservation of life and safety.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on DHS publishing the Cybersecurity Talent Management System (CTMS) rule in the Federal Register: “DHS is launching the Cybersecurity Talent Management System (CTMS) to establish an innovative way to hire and retain ...
By USDA Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Ida that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help.
By USDA Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2021 - To help residents, farmers, and ranchers affected by the recent flooding in Tennessee, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts. USDA staff in the regional, state, and county offices are responding and providing a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to residents, agricultural producers and impacted communities.
By USDA Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly trade forecast released yesterday shows that U.S. agricultural exports not only continue at a record-setting pace for fiscal year 2021, but that they will eclipse the 2021 total in fiscal year 2022. The August forecast is USDA’s first look at expected exports for FY 2022.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: A federal grand jury in New Orleans, Louisiana, returned an indictment today charging a Louisiana physician for his role in distributing over 1,200,000 doses of Schedule II controlled substances, including oxycodone and morphine, outside the scope of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical ...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: A federal jury in the Eastern District of Virginia convicted a Virginia man yesterday for possession of child pornography. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, James B. Clawson Sr., 58, of Alexandria, was previously convicted of distribution of child pornography after law enforcement ...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., returned an indictment yesterday charging a U.S. citizen and resident of Timor Leste with seven counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place. According to court documents, Richard Jude Daschbach, 84, is a former priest who is alleged to have ...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: Today, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the creation of a new Cyber Fellowship program, designed to develop a new generation of prosecutors and attorneys equipped to handle emerging national security threats.
By Fed Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: The federal bank regulatory agencies today released a guide intended to help community banks assess risks when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies.
By State Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Moldova on your Independence Day. As Moldova celebrates 30 years since declaring independence from the Soviet Union and a new government takes office with a mandate for institutional reform, we commend the Moldovan people for their continued efforts to forge a more prosperous and secure future.
By State Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: The United States congratulates Kazakhstan on the 30th anniversary of the closing of the Semipalatinsk nuclear weapons test site. The decision to close Semipalatinsk demonstrated a clear commitment to nuclear security and nonproliferation. Kazakhstan’s momentous decision on Semipalatinsk was the first ...
By State Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the importance of maintaining ...
By State Newswire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Søreide discussed the security situation in Kabul and diplomatic efforts to form a coordinated international ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 27, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the White House and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that John D. Porcari will be the Port Envoy to the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force .
By State News Post | Aug 27, 2021
The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Aug 27, 2021
The US State Department published a two page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Aug 27, 2021
The US State Department published a two page rule on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
