News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News Release: The United States and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), filed a civil lawsuit against the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (the Authority), alleging violations of the federal Clean Water Act and Pennsylvania Clean Steams Law. The violations primarily consist ...

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Dec. 20

By Interior Newswire | Dec 24, 2021

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H7836-H7837 on Dec. 20

Public Designation of Former Maltese Public Officials Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption

News Release: Today, the U.S. Department of State announces the public designation of former Maltese public officials Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri due to their involvement in significant corruption. In their official capacities as Minister of Energy and Conservation of Water and Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, ...

Secretary Blinken’s Call with EU High Representative Borrell

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. The Secretary and the High Representative affirmed their continued commitment to strengthen the U.S.-EU partnership ...

North Carolina Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return

News Release: A North Carolina man pleaded guilty yesterday to filing a false tax return.

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Marshall County

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky - A Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Marshall County in addition to the recovery centers already open in Caldwell, Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Warren counties.

Issuance of Additional General Licenses and Guidance in Support of Assistance to Afghanistan

News Release: The United States is working tirelessly with the international community to ensure humanitarian assistance and other essential support flows to the people of Afghanistan to support those in need. During Fiscal Year 2021, the United States provided nearly $474 million in humanitarian aid in Afghanistan ...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Loan of Up to $250.29 Million to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for 183N Mobility Project

By US DOT Newswire | Dec 24, 2021

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Justice Department Finds that Manson Youth Institution Violates the U.S. Constitution and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

News Release: The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced today that it has concluded an investigation into whether Manson Youth Institution is violating the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) with respect to children in the facility.

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Dec. 20

By USDA Newswire | Dec 24, 2021

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the House of Representatives section on page H7837 on Dec. 20

Justice Department Awards More Than $110 Million to Support Currently and Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

News Release: The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced awards totaling more than $110.7 million to reduce recidivism and support adults and youth returning to their communities after confinement.

Department of Justice Awards More Than $300 Million to Fight Opioid and Stimulant Crisis and to Address Substance Use Disorders

News Release: The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced grant awards totaling more than $300 million to help combat America’s substance use crisis, which has worsened during the coronavirus pandemic.

Designation of al-Qa’ida Network in Brazil

News Release: Al-Qa’ida and its regional affiliates continue to pose a threat to countries around the world. The United States is taking action today to stem the funding of this terrorist group by designating members of a Brazil-based network of al-Qa’ida-affiliated individuals and their companies as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.

Northeast Arkansas Tornado and Storm Survivors May Apply for FEMA Assistance

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - Arkansas homeowners and renters affected by the recent tornadoes and severe storms that occurred Dec. 10-11, 2021, who live in counties that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance, may apply for help from FEMA.

Taylor Energy Company to Pay Over $43 Million and Transfer $432 Million Decommissioning Trust Fund to the United States for Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

News Release: Taylor Energy Company LLC (Taylor Energy), a Louisiana oil and gas company, has agreed to turn over all its remaining assets to the United States upon liquidation to resolve its liability for the oil spill at its former Gulf of Mexico offshore oil production facility — the source of the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history, ongoing since 2004.

NatWest Markets Pleads Guilty to Fraud in U.S. Treasury Markets

News Release: NatWest Markets Plc (NatWest), a London, U.K.-based global banking and financial services firm, pleaded guilty today to various fraud schemes in the markets for U.S. Treasury securities and futures contracts.

Marion County Designated for FEMA Assistance

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky -Marion County residents may now be eligible for FEMA assistance for damage suffered during the Dec. 10 storms and tornadoes.

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from Dec. 10-11, 2021.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al-Thani