News from December 2021
By George Willis | Dec 18, 2021
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has executed an agreement with Dare County, North Carolina, granting the county access to up to 6.6 million cubic yards of sand from the Outer Continental Shelf to restore 11.6 miles of beaches.
By David Beasley | Dec 18, 2021
A federal judge has sentenced a Corpus Christi, Texas man to life prison for using social media to lure young girls into sexual activity, a news release said.
By David Beasley | Dec 18, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy announced recently it has made available $2 million to create a "traineeship" program in isotope R&D, production and processing, to be led by Texas A&M University.
By Karen Kidd | Dec 18, 2021
Two government officials in Puerto Rico, including the mayor of Guaynabo, accused of corruption charges earlier this month betrayed the trust of their constituents, a U.S. Attorney said in a news release.
By Zachary Richter | Dec 18, 2021
United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced an over 14-year sentence for Joshua Altruz for committing two armed robberies within hours of each other.
By Steven Hughes | Dec 18, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy announced that its Weatherization Assistance Program received an additional $18,6 million to assist low-income households improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 18, 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is sending $52.5 billion to states to spend on infrastructure improvements, as apportioned by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
By State Newswire | Dec 18, 2021
Release: On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I send my congratulations to the Government of Niger and all Nigeriens as you celebrate Republic Day.
By State Newswire | Dec 18, 2021
Release: On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I send my congratulations to the Government of Niger and all Nigeriens as you celebrate Republic Day.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 18, 2021
News Release: DENVER - The U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado and the Special Agent in Charge of the Denver FBI reminded air travelers that criminal conduct on commercial aircraft is a prosecution priority for their Denver based offices.
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 18, 2021
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Renters in Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor and Warren counties whose homes and property were damaged by severe storms and tornadoes Dec. 10, 2021 may apply for federal assistance.
By State Newswire | Dec 18, 2021
News Release: BOISE, Idaho - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on Russia’s “draft security treaty" for the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
By DOL Newswire | Dec 18, 2021
News Release: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (NC-05) and Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) released the following statements after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today it was endorsing a test-to-stay option for students to remain in the classroom following the Members' successful advocacy.
By DOL Newswire | Dec 18, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor will reopen the rulemaking record and hold a virtual public hearing on Jan. 11, 2022, on the Mine Safety and Health Administration ’s proposed rule for Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment to improve safe usage of mobile, powered-haulage equipment. This proposed rule is one of several actions MSHA has taken to reduce fatal and nonfatal injuries involving surface mobile equipment used at mines, and to improve safety and health.
By State Newswire | Dec 18, 2021
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the State of Qatar on the occasion of its National Day.
By DOL Newswire | Dec 18, 2021
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL - In early November, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Jacksonville Job Corps Center signed a memorandum of understanding with Johnson & Johnson Vision to make its advanced manufacturing production technology training program available to Job Corps students.
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 18, 2021
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Survivors of severe storms and tornadoes in Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor and Warren counties who apply for disaster assistance from FEMA may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with information on how to apply for a disaster loan. It’s important to submit the loan application as soon as possible.
By George Willis | Dec 17, 2021
Federal aid has been granted to help Kentucky recover from tornado damage incurred Dec. 10-11.
By John Kelly | Dec 17, 2021
As inflation increases at a record pace, President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders are defending their economic plans amidst the Republican claims of government overspending.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 17, 2021
Release: The Government of Chile has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of blackberry and raspberry in vitro and standard plants grown in approved media for planting from Chile into the United States and Territories. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment ...
