News published on Federal Newswire in January 2021

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is accepting comment on an environmental assessment (EA) that addresses the environmental impacts of releasing the insects Bikasha collaris and Gadirtha fusca to biologically control the invasive Chinese tallow ...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.

Florence Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking

News Release: COVINGTON, Ky.- A Florence, Ky., man, Robert Picklesimer, 34, pleaded guilty on Thursday, before U.S. District Judge David Bunning, to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Former Department of Unemployment Assistance Employee and Husband Indicted on Fraud Charges Arising From Pandemic Unemployment Claims

News Release: BOSTON - A married couple was indicted today by a federal grand jury in Boston on fraud charges arising from their claims for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) funds.

Meeks Presses for Repeal of AUMF

News Release: Washington, DC-Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today joined Representative Barbara Lee, Jim McGovern, Chair of the House Rules Committee, Adam Schiff, Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, and Anthony Brown, Vice Chair of the House Armed Services...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Three Deputy Under Secretaries in the Areas of Nutrition, Rural Development and Marketing and Regulatory Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced three senior appointments today.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.

Marine Corps Civilian Employee Pleads Guilty to Assaulting His Spouse

News Release: A civilian employee working for the U.S. Marine Corps Community Association pleaded guilty today to assaulting his spouse while working in Iwakuni, Japan.

Man Convicted of Multiple Obscenity Crimes Involving Children

News Release: A Texas man was convicted by a federal jury today for operating a website dedicated to publishing writings that detailed the sexual abuse of children.

Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme

News Release: A Washington man pleaded guilty today to perpetrating a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Federal Reserve Board approves reappointment of Reserve Bank presidents and first vice presidents

By Fed Newswire | Jan 21, 2021

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the approval of the reappointment of 12 Federal Reserve Bank presidents and 11 first vice presidents, as previously made by their respective boards of directors.1 Each individual has been approved to serve a new five-year term beginning March 1, 2021.

New U.S. Embassy in London Receives Award of Excellence from Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

News Release: The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), a leading international organization in the field of tall buildings and urban sustainability, honored the U.S. Embassy in London as a 2020 Award of Excellence Winner in the Best Tall Building Under 100 Meters category.

Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya

News Release: The following joint statement was issued by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad