News published on Federal Newswire in July 2021

News from July 2021


Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 124 Months for Attempted Enticement and Coercion of a Minor

News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Peter N. Allen, age 33, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania was sentenced today to serve 124 months in prison for attempting to arrange for a sexual encounter with a minor. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon and Jodi Cohen, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).


Keller: Republicans Want What Is Best For People With Disabilities

News Release: Today, Republican Leader of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee Fred Keller (R-PA) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a joint subcommittee hearing on workers with disabilities...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, on the 25th anniversary of the successful bipartisan welfare reform that created Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), Top Republican on the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Rep. Jackie...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) joined Yahoo Finance to discuss President Biden’s failing economic record from the first six months in office.


Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my warm wishes to the people of the Kingdom of Belgium as you observe your National Day.


Houlton Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges

News Release: BANGOR, Maine-A Houlton man pleaded guilty in federal court today to two counts of distributing methamphetamine, one count of distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and one count of possessing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced.


2021 Investment Climate Statements: Azerbaijan

Release: The overall investment climate in Azerbaijan continues to improve, although significant challenges remain. Azerbaijan’s government has sought to attract foreign investment, undertake reforms to diversify its economy, and stimulate private sector-led growth. The Azerbaijani economy, however, remains heavily ...


STUDY: Biden’s Tax Hikes Will Hammer Main Street Businesses

News Release: STUDY: Biden’s Tax Hikes Will Hammer Main Street Businesses.


News Release: Identified in Separate Investigations in Chicago and St. Louis.


Release: Already one of Europe’s poorest countries, Kosovo was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic growth forecasts originally projected Kosovo’s economy to shrink by 7.2 percent or more in 2020. However, thanks to the Government of Kosovo’s swift measures - notably the decision to allow Kosovo citizens ...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Committee voted to advance four pieces of legislation to the full House of Representatives...


News Release: Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA"), announced charges today against seven individuals involved in laundering tens of millions of dollars...


Gibbs Statement from Hearing on Coast Guard, FMC, and MARAD Budgets

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Ranking Member Bob Gibbs (R-OH) from today’s hearing entitled, “Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs":


Second Canadian Citizen Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Firearms

News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Canadian man pleaded guilty today to possessing a firearm as an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States, announced Acting U.S. Attorney W. Anders Folk.


News Release: BOSTON - A former Dorchester man was arrested yesterday in connection with using the identifying information of another person to apply for a driver’s license and United States passport.


Ozark Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Postal Carrier

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - An Ozark, Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court today to assaulting a postal carrier who was delivering his mail.


News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man was indicted yesterday in connection with the armed robbery of a TD Bank branch in Boston.


CBO Shows Bidenflation Surges Over Forecasts as Experts Sound Alarms

News Release: CBO Shows Bidenflation Surges Over Forecasts as Experts Sound Alarms.


New NOAA Climate Council to enhance delivery of climate science and services

News Release: Today NOAA announced the creation of a new NOAA Climate Council, which will leverage the agency’s resources and expertise in support of the whole-of-government approach to addressing the climate crisis.


News Release: At 6 Months, Biden Fails His Economic Report Card.