News from February 2021
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau released the total number of 2020 Census paid temporary workers that earned any pay Feb. 7 - Feb. 13, 2021. The data tables include national totals for all 50 states and the District of Columbia by Census Bureau regional geography. A weekly number of paid temporary workers for Puerto Rico is also available. The weekly release will occur 10 days after the end of the weekly period.
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced that Viasat, a global communications company, will join CISA’s Enhanced Cybersecurity Services (ECS) program as a new service provider (SP). This partnership enables Viasat to provide its customers with early warning against sophisticated cyber attacks and further improves CISA’s support to public and private sector partners.
By USDA Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the U.S. Senate voted 92-7 to confirm Tom Vilsack to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
By DOL Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Consulate General of Ecuador in Chicago have signed a two-year alliance to promote workplace safety and health, and share information on U.S. laws and standards, including those relating to workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Alliance participants will meet at least three times annually to track and share information.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Today United States Attorney Brian J. Kuester announced that he has submitted his resignation to President Biden, to be effective 11:59 PM on Feb. 28, 2021. It is customary for newly elected presidents to ask for the resignations of United States Attorneys appointed by the previous...
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released a report authored by JASON titled, “Assessment of 2020 Census Data Quality Processes." In this report, JASON (an independent scientific advisory group).
By Interior Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the National Park Service located a body below the rim near Trailview Overlook along the Hermit Road.
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing entitled, ““Pathway to Protection: Expanding Availability of COVID-19 Vaccines"
By DOE Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: More than 100 Savannah River Site (SRS) federal and contractor employees, many of whom work in EM facilities, have been honored with Secretary of Energy Achievement Awards for in support of the Department’s mission and the benefit of the nation.
By State Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By DOE Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered remarks at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Pathway to Protection: Expanding Availability of COVID-19 Vaccines."
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 23, 2021
News Release: PITTSBURGH - Jgenus Steele was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine base trafficking and firearm crimes, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
By Interior Newswire | Feb 22, 2021
News Release: Padre Island National Seashore to begin releasing rehabilitated cold stunned sea turtlesTexas recently experienced record breaking cold temperatures, causing the largest cold stunning event in the state’s history. Cold stunning causes sea turtles to become immobilized when water temperatures get too...
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2021
News Release: GREENSBORO, N.C. - United States Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin today announced that he has resigned his position as head of the United States Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of North Carolina, effective Feb. 28, 2021.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2021
News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - Oyindamola Akinrinola, 23, of Lawrence, Kansas, has pleaded guilty in federal court for her role in Nigerian fraud schemes that targeted victims across the United States.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2021
News Release: Fargo - United States Attorney Drew Wrigley announced that U.S. District Court Chief Judge Peter D. Welte sentenced Abdimanan Bana Habib, age 21 of Fargo, ND, to four months incarceration followed by three years of supervised released for the charge of Civil Disorder, 18 USC 231(a)(3). Judge Welte also ordered Habib to pay $2,500 in restitution.
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 22, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today welcomed Patricio Gonzalez to the Senate Finance Committee Majority staff as a Senior Investigator on the oversight team.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2021
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Morris County, New Jersey, man who owned and operated construction businesses in Morris County was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for filing false tax returns that failed to report all his personal income, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 22, 2021
News Release: Going through the horrific trials and tribulations of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or even a global pandemic has a dimly shining but very real silver lining. It makes us better prepared for the inevitable next time. It builds resilience.
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 22, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the many ways the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will carry out President Biden’s vision to elevate cybersecurity across the government. DHS will lead efforts to mitigate risks to the United States, further strengthen its partnerships with the private sector, and expand its investment in the infrastructure and people required to defend against malicious cyber attacks as part of a whole-of-government effort.
