News from February 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - As part of a long-standing tradition spanning more than 25 years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) will honor the contributions and history of the African American community during this year’s Black History Month.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
By State Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
Release: In February 2021, the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs will highlight Black Americans in our bureau who are advancing U.S. foreign policy and national security efforts in the United States and across Europe. Black History Month celebrates the contributions and honors the history of Black Americans ...
By USDA Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity.
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: DHS and its Federal government partners fully support equal access to the COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine distribution sites for undocumented immigrants. It is a moral and public health imperative to ensure that all individuals residing in the United States have access to the vaccine. DHS encourages all individuals, regardless of immigration status, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine once eligible under local distribution guidelines.
By USDA Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 — In one of his first acts in office, President Joe Biden requested federal agencies to extend the eviction and foreclosure moratorium for millions of Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended ...
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: A New York man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to selling a mounted leopard, which is an endangered species.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: A former Dublin, Ohio, woman was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 30 months in prison for conspiring to steal exosome-related trade secrets concerning the research, identification and treatment of a range of pediatric medical conditions.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: A California man was charged in a complaint unsealed today for his alleged participation in a coordinated cryptocurrency and securities fraud scheme that used purported digital currency platforms and foreign-based financial accounts. John DeMarr, 55, of Santa Ana, was charged in a complaint filed in ...
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: A former natural gas trader pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit commodities fraud and wire fraud for his role in an insider trading scheme.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: Curtis Arganbright, 43, a former Westminster Police Department (WPD) officer, was sentenced today in federal court in Denver, Colorado, to 72 months in prison and three years supervised release. In addition to his prison sentence, Arganbright will forfeit his law enforcement certification and be required to register as a sex offender.
By State Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: Today marks National Freedom Day, a day that commemorates President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the joint resolution that established the Constitution’s 13th Amendment abolishing slavery in the United States. It is a day when, thanks to the decades-long push of Richard R. Wright and his fellow civil rights advocates, we commemorate our dedication to the ideal of freedom for all.
By State Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: QUESTION: We see the Russian people are out and protesting against Vladimir Putin. There have been many arrests, thousands braving these sub-freezing temperatures. Alexei Navalny’s wife was detained protesting against his arrest and, of course, previously his poisoning by Russian authorities.
By State Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: The United States condemns the terrorist attacks this past weekend in Azaz, al-Bab, and Afrin that resulted in the deaths of at least 20 civilians, including children. We extend our sincere condolences to the families of civilians killed and wish a quick recovery to those wounded in these despicable and senseless acts of violence.
By State Newswire | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba today. The Secretary emphasized strong bipartisan support for Ukraine and the priority the United States places on Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and Euro-Atlantic aspirations. He pledged to continue robust U.S. economic and military assistance to Ukraine.
By Labor Gazette | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with Google LLC to resolve allegations of systemic compensation and hiring discrimination at the company’s California and Washington State facilities and will pay over $3.8 million to more than 5,500 current employees and job applicants.
By Labor Gazette | Feb 1, 2021
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with Google LLC to resolve allegations of systemic compensation and hiring discrimination at the company’s California and Washington State facilities and will pay over $3.8 million to more than 5,500 current employees and job applicants.
By State News Post | Feb 1, 2021
The US State Department published a one page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Feb 1, 2021
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Feb 1, 2021
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
