News from July 2021
By State Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: Begin text: The United States welcomes the United Kingdom’s announcement today to impose further sanctions under its Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions (GACS) regime, which is designed to fight corruption and illicit finance. We commend the UK’s actions today against four corrupt individuals already designated by the United States and a fifth whose U.S.-based assets purchased with corrupt proceeds were successfully forfeited in U.S. courts.
By State Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: The United States and the Government of Rwanda virtually hosted on July 21-22 members of the UN General Assembly Special Committee on Peacekeeping (known as the C-34) for a preparatory meeting focused on capacity-building partnerships ahead of the December 2021 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Seoul, Korea.
By State Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Haitian Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry today. Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States’ commitment to supporting the Haitian people following the heinous assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. ...
By State Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: Starting on July 11, tens of thousands of Cubans in dozens of cities and towns throughout their country took to the streets to peacefully demand respect for their fundamental freedoms and a better future. In response, the Cuban regime violently repressed the protests, arresting hundreds of demonstrators ...
By State Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much. Good afternoon, everyone. It is a real pleasure to have Foreign Minister Al-Thani here at the State Department and in Washington. Qatar is a vital partner for the United States in so many different areas: of course, hosting about 12,000 of our service members, ...
By State Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Washington D.C. with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani to discuss regional security issues, Qatar’s generous pledge of in-kind assistance ...
By State Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Motegi emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance to peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific ...
By Commerce News Now | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: Historic investment from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan represents the largest economic development initiative in decades Communities across the country will be able to apply for funding immediately Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department of Commerce’s ...
By Labor Gazette | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – To help employers, workers and others stakeholders understand federal standards for prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering virtual compliance seminars in August for contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers and other stakeholders.
By Labor Gazette | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: BROOKHAVEN, MS – A Brookhaven restaurant failed to maintain records proving tipped employees earned at least the required $7.25 federal minimum wage and committed other violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act , the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has found.
By Labor Gazette | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: MOBILE, AL – On Jan. 27, a 22-year-old apprentice atop a crane bridge 30 feet in the air suffered fatal injuries when he became caught in a crane trolley’s drive shaft, a tragedy that federal inspectors say could have been prevented. The Alabama resident, part of a five-man team employed by SPI/Mobile ...
By Labor Gazette | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: BROOKHAVEN, MS – A Brookhaven restaurant failed to maintain records proving tipped employees earned at least the required $7.25 federal minimum wage and committed other violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act , the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has found.
By Labor Gazette | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – To help employers, workers and others stakeholders understand federal standards for prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering virtual compliance seminars in August for contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers and other stakeholders.
By Labor Gazette | Jul 22, 2021
News Release: MOBILE, AL – On Jan. 27, a 22-year-old apprentice atop a crane bridge 30 feet in the air suffered fatal injuries when he became caught in a crane trolley’s drive shaft, a tragedy that federal inspectors say could have been prevented. The Alabama resident, part of a five-man team employed by SPI/Mobile ...
By State News Post | Jul 22, 2021
The US State Department published a two page notice on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
The US Interior Department published a four page rule on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
The US Interior Department published a three page rule on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 22, 2021
The US Interior Department published a one page rule on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
