News from July 2021
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Ranking Member Michael Cloud (R-Texas) and several Republican lawmakers wrote Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the massive delays Americans are experiencing in renewing or applying for a new passport. Currently a backlog of more...
By State Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
Release: MR KESHAP: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Nice to see all of you. Thank you for joining us this morning. It is a very great pleasure for me to participate in this morning’s discussion on inclusive development with the United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and our distinguished guests from these civil society organizations.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: CONCORD -Chrystal Callaghan, 43, of Manchester, was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, fentanyl and crack cocaine, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Essex County, New Jersey, man was arrested yesterday on charges of illegally possessing a handgun, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A federal grand jury indictment unsealed this week alleges an elaborate scheme to steal more than $1.1 million from a businessperson attempting to finance the construction of a school for children in Qatar - and the subsequent laundering of illicit proceeds through bank accounts around the world.
By State Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
Release: MODERATOR: Minister Jaishankar. EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER JAISHANKAR: It’s a real pleasure to welcome you back, this time on your first visit (inaudible) Secretary of State. I am confident that the visit will be a very productive one and that the quality of our discussions will fully reflect the strength...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: Democrat Tax Hikes Hit Millions of American Small Businesses, Kill Jobs, Slash American Wages.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: Indicted for Kidnapping Murder Victim’s Daughter.
By State Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today joined U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chair and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, Ben ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: Defendants to Pay $6 Million and Admit to Engaging in Fraudulent Schemes Involving Use of False and Inaccurate Invoices.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Missouri, man has been charged in federal court with illegally possessing firearms as part of an ongoing investigation into a rash of car thefts that have occurred in local entertainment districts.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: WINNEMUCCA, Nev. - The Black Rock Field Office published an Environmental Assessment (EA) and issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on analysis provided in the Calico Complex 10-year Wild Horse and Burro Gather EA. The comment period for the draft EA was offered to the public for input from April 14 to May 12, 2021.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - An Eden Prairie woman was charged today with illegally straw purchasing 14 firearms, announced Acting U.S. Attorney W. Anders Folk.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is advising the public that we are withdrawing a 2015 environmental assessment on a national approach for the control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks within the United States, pending further ...
By DOE Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: Cincinnati - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a non-competitive financial assistance renewal Cooperative Agreement to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: ELKO, Nev. - Firefighters responded to the Elbow fire, five miles north of the Shafter Exit of Interstate 80 between Wells and Wendover, Nevada. The fire is currently estimated at 300 acres burning in pinyon and juniper trees near Toana Peak. Fire operations will include single engine air tankers (SEATs) to support crews on the ground working to contain the fire. There are currently no structures at risk, although the fire is in critical mule deer habitat.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: U.S. energy companies have been using the Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (C2M2) to evaluate their cybersecurity capabilities and optimize their security investments for nearly a decade. During that time, the U.S. energy infrastructure has seen rapid changes in the technology and threat landscape. These changes prompted energy sector partners and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to validate and update the C2M2.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: DENTON, Texas - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Dallas County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 28, 2021
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs.
