News published on Federal Newswire in February 2021

News from February 2021


United States Attorney’s Office Mourns the Loss of Officer Hugh B. Bennett

News Release: Bennett’s Career in Law Enforcement Spanned 26 years.


Release: BISMARCK, North Dakota - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is launching recruitment efforts nationwide to fill over 6,000 Transportation Security Officer (TSO) positions by summer 2021. Locally, TSA is looking to fill positions at airports throughout North Dakota, including Hector International Airport in Fargo and Bismarck Airport.


News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - James Sebastian, a member of a conspiracy that trafficked methamphetamine from the West coast into Southwest Virginia, was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court in Abingdon to 168 months in prison, Acting United States Attorney Daniel P. Bubar announced.


Chairwoman Maloney Held Bipartisan Hearing to Examine Postal Service Reform

News Release: Washington D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, held a hybrid full committee hearing to review legislative proposals to place the Postal Service on a more sustainable financial footing.


Portman, Carper Applaud Treasury Department’s Sanctions Targeting Leaders of Burmese Military Coup and Urge Biden Administration to Heed Bipartisan Recommendations Regarding Future Penalties

News Release: Dear Secretary Yellen:. We write to applaud recent Administration actions to impose financial penalties for individuals and entities linked to the military coup in Burma earlier this month. By adding ten current or former military officials and three military-linked companies to the Specially Designated...


News Release: Thurmont, Md. - The National Park Service (NPS) wants to hear from you as we develop a plan to improve trails at Catoctin Mountain Park. We’re developing a comprehensive trail system plan to provide guidance for enhancing the park’s trail system and the visitor experience, while continuing to protect natural and cultural resources. You’re invited to attend a virtual public meeting on March 10, and to submit your ideas from March 10 through April 10, 2021.


Crapo Statement at Nomination Hearing for the Secretary of Health and Human Services

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nomination of Xavier Becerra to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) offered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled, "Fanning the Flames: Disinformation and Extremism in the Media:"


News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Missouri, man has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing methamphetamine and a firearm.


Leader Rodgers: “Now more than ever, we need to uphold the First Amendment.” 

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing about government censorship and the silencing of political views.


Merrillville Man Sentenced to 71 Months Imprisonment

News Release: For Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine and Heroin.


DEA Rolls Out Operation Engage

News Release: DETROIT - Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration launched a new comprehensive law enforcement and prevention initiative aimed at reducing drug use, abuse, and overdose deaths. “Operation Engage" allows participating field divisions to focus on the biggest drug threat and resulting violence...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX), Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Kelly (R-PA), Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL),...


Gregory Smith Sentenced to 314 Months in Prison

News Release: For seven counts of robbery and one count each of brandishing and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.


Arrest of Opposition Members in Georgia

Release: The United States is deeply troubled by the arrest of opposition leader Nika Melia and other members of the opposition in Georgia.


News Release: Defendant was Second-in-Command of Massachusetts Latin Kings Leadership.


Release: Around the world, corruption threatens security and stability, hinders economic growth, undermines democracy and human rights, destroys trust in public institutions, facilitates transnational crime, and siphons away public and private resources. The Biden Administration recognizes that we will only be...


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that Derrick Clark, 30, of Cross Lanes, pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Clark faces up to ten years in federal prison when he is sentenced on May 21, 2021.


News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke by phone today with the European Commission’s Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson. During the conversation, they emphasized their shared desire to strengthen U.S.-EU cooperation. Secretary Mayorkas and Commissioner Johansson expressed ...


Education Department Amplifies USDA Expansion of SNAP Benefits to Help Students Pursuing Postsecondary Education During Pandemic

News Release: This press release was originally published on the Department of Education website.