News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News from December 2021


There were 46 notices published by the Commerce Department in week ending Dec. 11, according to the Federal Register.


There were 11 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Dec. 11, according to the Federal Register.


There were 22 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Dec. 11, according to the Federal Register.


Pueblo Cattle Investment Operator Sentenced to Federal Prison for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

News Release: DENVER - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Richard K. Sears, 73, of Pueblo was sentenced to serve 41 months in prison for his role in a cattle investment fraud scheme. After his term of incarceration, Sears will serve 3 years of supervised release. In addition, Sears must pay restitution of $4,969,384.35.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- Multiple states were affected by an outbreak of tornadoes Friday night. FEMA is monitoring to meet the needs of survivors as well as state, local and tribal governments and is actively coordinating with affected states to address unmet needs.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. And it’s wonderful to be here with my friend and counterpart, Foreign Minister Payne. We’ve had, I think, what’s been a terrific year, and really, really remarkable things between Australia and the United States, from the Quad Leaders’ Summit to AUKUS...


HELP Committee Posts Updated Build Back Better Text Ahead of Bipartisan Parliamentary Discussions

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) today released updated text of the HELP Committee’s title of the Build Back Better Act. The updates reflect policy and technical changes, including changes to comply with Senate budget rules.


News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - Early this morning, a 37-foot sailing vessel named the Alhambra safely grounded just north of Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Avon Fishing Pier in Avon, N.C. The National Park Service is working with the U.S. Coast Guard and vessel’s owner to remove any hazardous substances and have the boat removed from the beach.


Statement from CISA Director Easterly on “Log4j” Vulnerability

News Release: WASHINGTON - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly released the following statement today on the “log4j" vulnerability...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: So I guess we’re both (inaudible). (Laughter.) My friend, it’s great to - it’s always great to be with you. I think the - we’ve seen over the course of this year the partnership between the United States and Italy on virtually every issue has never been stronger, never been more important.



Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


U.S. Diplomats Build Cyber Defense and Cybersecurity Partnerships Worldwide

Release: The Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM) works in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to strengthen U.S. allies and partners worldwide through training, equipment, and capacity building projects that allow us to work together more effectively to meet shared security...


Burkina Faso’s National Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Burkina Faso as you celebrate your 61st National Day.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Kentucky

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding and tornadoes beginning Dec. 10, 2021 and continuing.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with German Foreign Minister Baerbock

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Dr. Karen Donfried will travel to Kyiv, Ukraine and Moscow, Russia December 13-15 to meet with senior government officials to discuss Russia’s military buildup and to reinforce the United States’ commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty ...


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.