News published on Federal Newswire in July 2021

News from July 2021


AAR Corp. Settles False Claims Act Investigation For $11 Million

News Release: WASHINGTON - AAR Corp., located in Wood Dale, Illinois, and its subsidiary, AAR Airlift.


Wausau Woman Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Child Pornography

News Release: Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on July 7, 2021, Natalie J. Ticho (age: 25) of Wausau, Wisconsin, appeared in federal court in Green Bay and pled guilty to a single-count information charging her with distribution of child pornography.


Reclamation releases Yakima basin July water supply forecast

News Release: YAKIMA, Wash. - The Bureau of Reclamation’s July 2021 total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will satisfy all senior and junior water rights this irrigation season.


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Georgia Man Pleads Guilty in Bank Fraud Scheme Exploiting Homeless in Rhode Island

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A Georgia man, one of four charged in March with running a scheme in which Providence area homeless and transient individuals were recruited to cash counterfeit business checks in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine, in exchange for cash payments, pleaded guilty in federal court in Providence today to conspiracy to commit bank fraud.


News Release: National Park Service. U.S. Department of the Interior. TULE SPRINGS FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT News Release. July 7, 2021. Release No.: 2021-02. Contact: tusk_information@nps.gov. Commencement of the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument B.A.R.K. Ranger Program. LAS VEGAS - Tule Springs Fossil Beds...


News Release: Montgomery, Ala. - On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, Ronnie White, 51, from Montgomery, Alabama, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for distribution of cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Stewart. Following his prison sentence, White will serve three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.


Yucca Processing and Turkey Feather Blanket Demonstration

News Release: Pecos, NM: Come see for yourself how the Ancestral Puebloans crafted yucca and made turkey feather blankets. Archaeologist Mary Weahkee will demonstrate the traditional art of making yucca sandals or baskets and turkey feather blankets on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00...


NextEra Energy Resources To Host Virtual Public Meeting For  Mason Valley and Pine Nut Solar Projects

News Release: Carson City, Nev - A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC will be hosting two virtual public meetings to discuss their proposed Mason Valley and Pine Nut solar and energy storage projects on Wed., July 21, and Thurs., July 22. These two projects would be in close proximity to each other in the Mason Valley area of unincorporated Lyon County.


TSA prepared for summer travel out of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

Release: WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen travel volume increase this summer compared to last year and the agency is prepared to handle the increased volume while remaining committed to supporting a healthy and secure environment for airline passengers, TSA employees and airport personnel.


Enrollment Now Open for New Opportunity in Glacier National Park with the Glacier Institute

News Release: The Going-to-the-Sun Day Program offers participants a hands-on, in-depth view of what makes Glacier National Park part of one of the world’s most critically important ecosystems. Participants can expect a full day of adventure and education with a naturalist-led hike and interpretation to some of the...


Burley Man Ordered to Pay Over $79,000 in Restitution for Causing Five Fires on BLM Land

News Release: POCATELLO - Scott Halford, 50, of Burley, was sentenced in U.S. District Court for causing a fire, other than a campfire or the industrial flaring of gas, to be ignited by any source, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced today. U.S. Magistrate Judge Candy W. Dale ordered Halford to serve six months of home confinement, five years of probation, and pay $79,800.68 in restitution.


Cambridge Woman Indicted for Social Security and Welfare Fraud

News Release: BOSTON - A Cambridge woman was arrested today in connection with fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Section 8 housing assistance.


Biden-Harris Administration Invests $307 Million in Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 34 States and Puerto Rico

News Release: OHKAY OWINGEH, N.M., July 7, 2021 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $307 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in 34 states and Puerto Rico (PDF, 224 KB).


Arlington Doctor Convicted in Pill Mill Case

News Release: An Arlington physician has been convicted of drug crimes, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Prerak Shah.


Cleveland man admits to role in drug trafficking operation

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Willie Johnson, of Cleveland, Ohio, has admitted to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.


Former Genentech Principal Scientist And Her Husband Convicted Of Crimes Related To Pilfering Corporate Secrets

News Release: Trade Secrets were Shared with Taiwanese Biotech Startup, Among Others.


Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Prison

News Release: FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Jason Wallen, 41, of Kendallville, Indiana, was sentenced before United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady following his plea of guilty to possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, announced Special Agent in Charge Robert J. Bell, Drug Enforcement Administration - Chicago Division and Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay.


Essex Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Distribution of Cocaine Base

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Quon’te Moore, age 22, of Essex, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy and distribution of cocaine base.


U.S. Relations With Canada

Release: More information about Canada is available on the Canada country page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.