News published on Federal Newswire in July 2021

News from July 2021


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori Takeo today in Tokyo. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Vice Foreign Minister Mori reaffirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Japan Alliance, which remains the cornerstone ...


News Release: On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Peru for making their voices heard in free and fair presidential and legislative elections. We commend the many officials, public servants, and volunteers whose dedication made the vote and certification possible under challenging conditions presented by COVID-19.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi. They discussed the strengthened ties between the United States and the DRC and pledged to continue to work together to advance the U.S.-DRC ...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Washington, D.C., with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ strong commitment to the U.S.-Jordanian strategic relationship, including U.S. support for ...


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. And Your Majesty, it is a real pleasure to welcome you to the State Department, the Crown Prince as well. We couldn’t be more pleased to have you here. You’ve had already a remarkably busy and I think productive few days in Washington, of course, with President ...


News Release: The United States condemns the announcement by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today regarding the transfer of parts of Varosha to Turkish Cypriot control. This move is clearly inconsistent with UN Security Council Resolutions 550 and 789, which explicitly call for Varosha to be administered by the United Nations.


News Release: The United States welcomes efforts by Haiti’s political leadership to come together in choosing an interim Prime Minister and a unity cabinet to chart a path forward in the wake of the heinous assassination of Jovenel Moïse. The formation of this interim government is a positive and necessary step to respond to the Haitian people’s needs and begin restoring Haiti’s democratic institutions.


US Department of Labor finds Houston Denny’s franchisee failed to pay minimum wage, overtime; made illegal deductions for uniforms

News Release: HOUSTON – As vaccination levels rise and weather warms in the U.S., more Americans have returned to dining out. Much has changed in the restaurant industry since 2020, but a few things have not. Servers remain among the lowest-paid workers, and provide good service in the hope of earning good tips to make ends meet. They depend upon getting paid all of their hard-earned wages.


Bergen County roofing contractor violates agreement to protect its workers, faces more than $600K in penalties

News Release: HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – A Bergen County contractor who agreed to make safety improvements after federal safety inspections in 2019 identified nine violations with proposed penalties of $121,687 has instead violated its settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor. Following inspections in 2020 and 2021, the company now faces $600,741 in penalties for 10 more violations.


US Department of Labor announces $10M funding opportunity  to support efforts to enhance resolution of labor disputes in Mexico

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $10 million in grant funding to improve the resolution of labor disputes in Mexico. The project seeks to increase the effectiveness of conciliation mechanisms to resolve labor disputes in support of Mexico’s 2019 landmark labor reform.


US Department of Labor announces $10M funding opportunity  to support efforts to enhance resolution of labor disputes in Mexico

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $10 million in grant funding to improve the resolution of labor disputes in Mexico. The project seeks to increase the effectiveness of conciliation mechanisms to resolve labor disputes in support of Mexico’s 2019 landmark labor reform.


Bergen County roofing contractor violates agreement to protect its workers, faces more than $600K in penalties

News Release: HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – A Bergen County contractor who agreed to make safety improvements after federal safety inspections in 2019 identified nine violations with proposed penalties of $121,687 has instead violated its settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor. Following inspections in 2020 and 2021, the company now faces $600,741 in penalties for 10 more violations.


US Department of Labor finds Houston Denny’s franchisee failed to pay minimum wage, overtime; made illegal deductions for uniforms

News Release: HOUSTON – As vaccination levels rise and weather warms in the U.S., more Americans have returned to dining out. Much has changed in the restaurant industry since 2020, but a few things have not. Servers remain among the lowest-paid workers, and provide good service in the hope of earning good tips to make ends meet. They depend upon getting paid all of their hard-earned wages.


The US State Department published a one page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on July 20 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on July 20?

The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department publishes notice on July 20

The US Interior Department published a six page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Reserve System publishes notice on July 20

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on July 20 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.