News from August 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2021
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that John Davis, Jr., 40, of Lockport, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and unlawful possession of firearms. The charges carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $1,000,000 fine.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 20, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation announces the selection of Nate Shimatsu as the human capital officer. He will oversee all aspects of human capital management for Reclamation’s workforce of nearly 6,000 federal employees.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - Dr. Joe Roundy, a licensed veterinarian and the owner of the Tooele Veterinary Clinic in Tooele, Utah, has been ordered to pay the United States $78,455 and restrict his prescribing of opioids and other controlled substances for violations of multiple provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA").
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: ST. LOUIS - A federal grand jury issued a 13-count indictment Aug. 18 against Matthew Steven Miller, D.O., charging him with illegally prescribing controlled substances and other related offenses. At the time Miller allegedly committed these offenses, he was licensed to practice medicine in Missouri, Michigan, and New Jersey.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: On Saturday, September 4, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to participate in a special one-hour, ranger-led, program discussing the correlation between the Civil War and American football. This program will take place at the Recreation Field in Chickamauga Battlefield. Special program signs will direct visitors to the program site.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal firearms laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled to Miami, Florida to participate in a series of important engagements with the Cuban and Haitian diaspora communities in Miami focused on hearing from community leaders about critical issues in their ...
By USDA Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: Projects Will Increase Availability of Biofuels by 822 Million Gallons Annually WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2021 – Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $26 million to build infrastructure to expand the availability of higher-blend renewable biofuels by 822 million gallons annually in 23 states.
By USDA Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: First steps in over $2 billion package of assistance for dairy farmers Burlington, VT, Aug. 19, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the details of the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program as part of meetings with farmers and a tour of farms with Senator Leahy. In ...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: A New York man was sentenced today to 36 months in federal prison for computer fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with his hacking of online social media accounts and theft of nude images of dozens of women.
By State Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: Today the U.S. Department of State announces a reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Guinea-Bissau national Antonio Indjai. Indjai is the former head of the Guinea-Bissau Armed Forces and has been the subject of a United Nations travel ban since May ...
By State Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today. Secretary Blinken and Secretary General Stoltenberg look forward to a virtual meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers on Friday, August 20. The meeting will bring ...
By State Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: On World Humanitarian Day, we recognize and honor all of the humanitarian aid workers who have sacrificed so much – including, for too many of them, their lives — to answer the call to protect and support the world’s most vulnerable populations. We commend the bravery and compassion of humanitarian aid ...
By State Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama yesterday. The Secretary and Prime Minister consulted about NATO Ally Albania’s offer to temporarily take in Afghans in need. Secretary Blinken also thanked Prime Minister Rama for continuing Albania’s proud tradition of sheltering people in need. The Secretary and the Prime Minister reaffirmed the close partnership between our two countries.
By State Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. All leaders underscored ...
By State Newswire | Aug 19, 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. Secretary Blinken and Minister Jaishankar discussed Afghanistan and agreed to continued coordination.
By State Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares about continued coordination with allies and partners in Afghanistan. They discussed ongoing evacuation efforts and ways to promote the safety and security of all Afghans and international citizens.
By State Newswire | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: The United States has imposed additional sanctions on Cuban military and security leaders in response to the Cuban regime’s continued violent suppression of freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly in the days and weeks following the protests on and after July 11.
By Labor Gazette | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The prime contractor responsible for construction of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans paid back wages and benefits to 18 workers on the project after a federal investigation found the subcontractor who employed them had shortchanged them.
By Labor Gazette | Aug 19, 2021
News Release: LUBBOCK, TX ‒ The City of Lubbock recently presented the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Damage Prevention Council of Texas’ northwest chapter with a proclamation in recognition of National Safe Digging Day on Aug. 11. Each year, “811 Day” reminds contractors ...
