News published on Federal Newswire in July 2021

News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that Diamond Levi Britt, age 26, of Henryetta, Oklahoma was found guilty by a federal jury of First-Degree Murder in Indian Country, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1111(a)...

Public Meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 6:30 PM

By Interior Newswire | Jul 16, 2021

News Release: We want to share the many exciting projects happening at Johnstown Flood National Memorial at a public meeting that will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Visitor Center theater.

Northeast Ohio Priest Pleads Guilty to Charges of Sex Trafficking of a Minor, Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Robert D. McWilliams, 41, of Strongsville, Ohio, pleaded guilty in federal court today to two counts of sex trafficking of a minor, three counts of sexual exploitation of a child, and one count each of transportation of child pornography, receipt and distribution of visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct and possession of child pornography.

Madison Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Unlawful Gun Possession

News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Jeremy D. Mosby, 28, of Madison, Illinois, has been sentenced to 63 months.

Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2022 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 16, 2021

News Release: The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2022 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill on a 33-24 vote.

Helena firearms dealer, three others charged with firearms violations

News Release: GREAT FALLS-A federal firearms licensee at Modern Pawn and Consignment, a Helena business, and three others were arraigned on July 15 on charges in an indictment alleging multiple firearms crimes, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said today.

Senior NASA Employee Sentenced for COVID-19 Related Loan Fraud

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Senior Executive Service (SES) employee of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for submitting fraudulent applications for over $350,000 in COVID-19 economic relief loans and benefits.

Bureau of Land Management completes land exchange with Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2021

News Release: Prineville, Ore. - After twelve years of collaboration, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed a land exchange with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (CTWSRO), with support from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The Pine Creek/Spring Basin Land Exchange was authorized in the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, to consolidate both tribal and Federal lands.

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Red Apple Fire in Washington

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 15, 2021

News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Red Apple burning in Chelan County, Washington.

Murray Urges Confirmation for Labor and NLRB Nominees David Weil, Gwynne Wilcox, and David Prouty

By DOL Newswire | Jul 15, 2021

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, during a hearing, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, urged her colleagues to support the nominations of David Weil to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division for the Department of Labor (DOL), Gwynne...

USDA Awards $12 Million in Record-Breaking Farm to School Grants, Releases New Data Showing Expansion of Farm to School Efforts

By USDA Newswire | Jul 15, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $12 million in Farm to School Grants this year, announcing awards to 176 grantees , the most projects funded since the program began in 2013. The department is also releasing new data demonstrating the recent growth of ...

USDA Announces Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy, Initiates Action to Work with Tribes, Partners and Communities

By USDA Newswire | Jul 15, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a new Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy to help support a diverse economy, enhance community resilience, and conserve natural resources. Through this strategy, USDA will consult with Tribes and Alaska Native ...

U.S. Government Launches First One-Stop Ransomware Resource at StopRansomware.gov

News Release: Today, as part of the ongoing response, agencies across the U.S. government announced new resources and initiatives to protect American businesses and communities from ransomware attacks. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), together with federal partners, ...

Justice Department Settles with Delivery Services Company to Resolve Retaliation Claim

News Release: The Department of Justice today announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with Around the Clock Dispatch Inc., a freight and delivery services company in Queens Village, New York.

DaVita Inc. and Former CEO Indicted in Ongoing Investigation of Labor Market Collusion in Health Care Industry

News Release: A federal grand jury in Denver returned a two-count indictment charging DaVita Inc. and its former CEO, Kent Thiry, for conspiring with competing employers not to solicit certain employees. DaVita owns and operates outpatient medical care centers across the country, focusing on dialysis and kidney care. ...

Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Foreign Malicious Cyber Activity Against U.S. Critical Infrastructure

News Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any person who, while acting at the direction or under the control of a foreign government, participates in malicious cyber activities against U.S. critical infrastructure in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).

U.S.-EU Dialogue on Nonproliferation, Disarmament, Arms Control and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Risk Mitigation

News Release: The United States and the European Union’s External Action Service held another meeting this week in their ongoing dialogue on nonproliferation, arms control, disarmament, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear risk mitigation issues. Ann Ganzer, Senior Official for the Bureau of International ...

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with French Foreign Minister Le Drian

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian yesterday in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken congratulated Minister Le Drian on the occasion of France’s national day and the unveiling of a replica Statue ...

U.S.-Russia Joint Statement Addressing the Climate Challenge