News published on Federal Newswire in February 2021

News from February 2021


Final Defendant Sentenced in $7 Billion Investment Fraud Scheme

News Release: The former chief of Antigua’s Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for his role in connection with a $7 billion Ponzi scheme involving the Stanford International Bank (SIB).


Lexington Man Sentenced to 36 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Multiple Victims

News Release: Prince Bixler, 41, of Lexington, Kentucky, was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge Robert E. Wier to 36 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $333,100 in restitution to three sex trafficking victims.


Canadian National Pleads Guilty to Human Smuggling Conspiracy

News Release: A Canadian national pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to bring aliens to the United States for private financial gain in connection with his role in a scheme to smuggle aliens from Sri Lanka through the Caribbean and into the United States.


Estonian National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send congratulations to the people of Estonia as you celebrate the 103rd anniversary of your independence.


Putting Human Rights at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy

News Release: The United States is committed to a world in which human rights are protected, their defenders are celebrated, and those who commit human rights abuses are held accountable. Promoting respect for human rights is not something we can do alone, but is best accomplished working with our allies and partners ...


Investing in Diversity and Inclusion at State

News Release: The State Department has the honor of representing the American people to the world. To do that well, we must recruit and retain a workforce that truly reflects America. Diversity and inclusion make us stronger, smarter, more creative, and more innovative. And our diversity gives us a significant competitive advantage on the world stage. This is something that the President, the Vice President, and I firmly believe.


U.S.-Canada High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Ambition

News Release: Three years ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a stark warning to the global community, concluding that many of the catastrophic impacts previously associated with two degrees Celsius of warming may occur much earlier, at only 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Omani Foreign Minister Al-Busaidi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi. They discussed security cooperation and reaffirmed the importance of Oman’s trade and investment relationship with the United States. The Secretary expressed his appreciation for Oman’s mediating role in advancing regional peace and stability.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Bruneian Foreign Minister II Erywan

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Bruneian Foreign Minister II Dato Erywan Yusof today. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister II Erywan reaffirmed the enduring partnership and cooperation between our nations based on mutual desire for ...


Notice published by State Department on Feb. 24

The US State Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Commerce Department on Feb. 24

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Feb. 24

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Energy Department publish on Feb. 24?

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Energy Department on Feb. 24

The US Energy Department published a seven page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department publishes notice on Feb. 24

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Feb. 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Energy Department publish on Feb. 24?

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Energy Department on Feb. 24

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department publishes notice on Feb. 24

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Feb. 24 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.