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 Sherman met with New Zealand Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Chris Seed today. The Deputy Secretary and Secretary Seed affirmed our strong partnership is rooted in our shared democratic values. ...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Chilean Foreign Minister Andres Allamand in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Allamand discussed ongoing collaboration between the United States and Chile to combat COVID-19, advance economic ties, and expand environmental cooperation, noting Chile’s impressive track record as a strong advocate of environmental justice and climate action.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. It is a real pleasure to receive Foreign Minister Omamo here at the White House – excuse me, at the State Department. We’ll head to the White House later. We had the wonderful opportunity to do a virtual visit that you hosted a few months ago, but there’s nothing like the real thing, so I’m really grateful to have you here.


News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom from July 20 to July 21, 2021.


News Release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese will moderate a discussion at the White House with a diverse group of stakeholders representing the entire home building supply chain as part of the White House’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force. ...


US Department of Labor recovers $280K for 36 workers of Medford restaurant that withheld cash, credit card tips; failed to pay overtime

News Release: MEDFORD, OR – Diners at Misoya Bistro in Medford were likely unaware that, for nearly two years, the owner was withholding nearly all of their workers’ tips.


Federal court orders Chicago-area company to pay whistleblower $95K in back wages after US Department of Labor investigation

News Release: NORTHBROOK, IL – A federal court has approved the settlement of a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration whistleblower investigation that determined a Northbrook waste management company violated federal law when it retaliated against a former truck driver who reported a workplace injury and raised concerns to the company that an unrepaired truck was unsafe to operate.


US Department of Labor announces $3M funding opportunity to strengthen enforcement of labor standards in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $3 million in grant funding to support progress on labor standards, including occupational safety and health, hours of work and wages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Administered by the Bureau of International ...


US Department of Labor announces $3M funding opportunity to strengthen enforcement of labor standards in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $3 million in grant funding to support progress on labor standards, including occupational safety and health, hours of work and wages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Administered by the Bureau of International ...


US Department of Labor recovers $280K for 36 workers of Medford restaurant that withheld cash, credit card tips; failed to pay overtime

News Release: MEDFORD, OR – Diners at Misoya Bistro in Medford were likely unaware that, for nearly two years, the owner was withholding nearly all of their workers’ tips.


Federal court orders Chicago-area company to pay whistleblower $95K in back wages after US Department of Labor investigation

News Release: NORTHBROOK, IL – A federal court has approved the settlement of a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration whistleblower investigation that determined a Northbrook waste management company violated federal law when it retaliated against a former truck driver who reported a workplace injury and raised concerns to the company that an unrepaired truck was unsafe to operate.


Secretary Pete Buttigieg Hosts Roundtable On Port Congestion, Supply Chain Disruptions at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

News Release: Washington, DC- As part of the Administration’s ongoing work addressing supply chain disruptions, U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg hosted a virtual roundtable on congestion at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Thursday, with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture ...


Air Travel Consumer Report: May 2021 Numbers

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its July 2021 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of May 2021. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. The ATCR and other aviation consumer matters of interest to the public can be found at http://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer.



Rule published by Interior Department on July 16

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Commerce Department on July 16

The US Commerce Department published a six page proposed rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Interior Department on July 16

The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Agriculture Department publish on July 16?

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published by Justice Department on July 16

The US Justice Department published a three page rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Agriculture Department on July 16

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.