News from December 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
News Release: Defendant Used Web of Fake PACs and Sham Companies to Cheat Donors and Taxpayers.

By Homeland Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has released a new Master Question List (MQL) for Synthetic Opioids. The MQL is a reference guide to assist emergency responders and the research community by providing critical and scientifically-vetted information...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A convicted felon charged as the result of a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and Providence Police Department Project Safe Neighborhoods firearm and drug trafficking investigation today pleaded guilty to federal firearm and drug charges in U.S. District Court, announced Acting United States Attorney Richard B. Myrus.

By State Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
News Release: CONCORD - Adam Beck, 26, of Boscawen, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for four drug trafficking charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.

By DOJ Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
News Release: Miami, Florida - On Friday, 30-year-old Stuart, Florida resident Juan Antonio Garcia appeared in United States magistrate court in Ft. Pierce to face a federal charge that he attempted to produce pornography of a 15-year-old boy. Garcia is a law enforcement officer with the Sewall’s Point Police Department.

By Homeland Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) today launched a new calendar on Twitter tracking Congressional Republicans’ refusal to engage in bicameral, bipartisan appropriations negotiations.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
News Release: Assistant U. S. Attorneys Dylan M. Aste (619) 546-7621 and Valerie H. Chu (619) 546-6750.

By DOJ Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - Acting U.S. Attorney Karin Hoppmann announces the return of an indictment charging Michael Ray King (41, Jacksonville) with possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. If convicted, King faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a potential lifetime term of supervised release. King was arrested by FBI agents on Nov. 18, 2021.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 130,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Detroit, Michigan man was sentenced today to one year and two months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in distributing heroin and methamphetamine.

By DOJ Newswire | Dec 6, 2021
News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Jonathan Burgess, of Augusta, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 70 months of incarceration for a child pornography charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced.
By State Newswire | Dec 5, 2021
“MOTION TO DISCHARGE“ was published in the Senate section on pages S8882-S8900 on Dec. 2
By Interior Newswire | Dec 5, 2021
The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate Committee Meetings” on Dec. 2.
By DOL Newswire | Dec 5, 2021
“THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF FREE STUFF” was published on pages H6901-H6906 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 2.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 5, 2021
The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022--Continued” on Dec. 2.

By State Newswire | Dec 5, 2021
Release: The United States strongly condemns the attack on civilians on Saturday near Bandiagara, Mali, which left 31 dead and 17 injured. We extend our deepest condolences to the Malian people and will continue to partner with them in their pursuit of a safe, prosperous, and democratic future.

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2021
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is slated for a cleaner look after the National Park Service recently concluded a successful test using laser ablation as a means of removing biofilm that cause the dome to darken.“We’re very satisfied with the results of this laser ablation test,” Architectural Conservator Justine Bello told the National Mall and Memorial Parks website.

By State Newswire | Dec 5, 2021
News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Amman, Jordan on December 5, 2021. This engagement with government counterparts aims to accelerate global climate action following the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November 2021. Secretary Kerry will discuss how the region can collaborate to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2021
Seven teams have been tabbed by the Bureau of Reclamation to share $80,000 in prize rewards as phase one winners in the Automated Maintenance of Protection Systems Challenge (AMPS).