News published on Federal Newswire in July 2021

Release: The Czech Republic is a medium-sized, open economy with 74.4 percent of its GDP based on exports, mostly from the automotive and engineering industries. According to the Czech Statistical Office, most of the country’s exports go to the European Union (EU), with 32.6 percent going to Germany alone. The ...

Fire restrictions begin for northern Utah public lands to prevent wildfires

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY -The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has implemented stage 2 fire restrictions to prevent losses from human-caused wildfires brought on by extreme drought, high fire danger conditions, and the increased use of public lands in Cache, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, and Weber counties. Currently all BLM public lands in Utah, except for the Vernal Field Office have implemented stage 2 fire restrictions.

2021 Investment Climate Statements: France and Monaco

Release: France welcomes foreign investment and has a stable business climate that attracts investors from around the world. The French government devotes significant resources to attracting foreign investment through policy incentives, marketing, overseas trade promotion offices, and investor support mechanisms.

Ahoskie Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Stabbing Jail Guard with Shank

News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - An Ahoskie man was sentenced today to 210 months in prison for assaulting a guard at the Franklin County Detention Center with a 6-inch metal shank while in custody on pending federal charges. On April 28, 2021, Troy Lamont Powell, a/k/a “Gutter," pled guilty to the charges.

2021 Investment Climate Statements: Slovakia

Release: Slovakia is a small, open, export-oriented economy, with a population of 5.5 million. Slovakia joined the European Union (EU) and NATO in 2004 and the Eurozone in 2009. Slovakia is an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), with a favorable geographic location in the heart of Europe ...

2021 Investment Climate Statements: Malta

Release: The Republic of Malta is a small, strategically located country 60 miles south of Sicily and 180 miles north of Libya, astride some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. A politically stable parliamentary republic with a free press, Malta is considered a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for American investors to do business.

Lightning Strike Causes Injuries at Grand Canyon National Park

News Release: GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - On July 20 at approximately 2:50 p.m., the Grand Canyon Communications Center received a report of multiple individuals struck by lightning at the Bright Angel Trailhead during a monsoonal thunderstorm.

Extradited Israeli Fugitive Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Conducting Illegal Gambling Business, Money Laundering, and Failure to Appear

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Orel Gohar, 30, formerly of San Francisco, was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to two and a half years in prison for conducting an illegal gambling business, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and failure to appear, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Rising Educators creates opportunities for local LatinX high school youth

News Release: In recognition of Latino Conservation Week, Grand Teton National Park is celebrating the work of local young and emerging LatinX leaders. Grand Teton National Park in collaboration with local education organizations have started a new program, Rising Educators, to create opportunities for local LatinX high school youth to pursue leadership and career development through teaching in their own community.

Mexican Citizen Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Ring

News Release: Acting United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Pedro Aguirre-Ortiz, 27, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska after his arrest in a drug trafficking operation. Aguirre-Ortiz was convicted of one count of distributing methamphetamine and one count of distributing cocaine. United...

BLM seeks input on proposed Sinbad Wild Burro Gathers

News Release: PRICE, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is seeking public input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing proposed wild burro gathers, removal and fertility treatment in the Sinbad Herd Management Area (HMA). The 30-day public comment period will close on Aug. 20, 2021.

ICYMI: Chairs Carolyn B. Maloney, Rosa DeLauro, and Rep. Doris Matsui: Women can't match men's pay, even if they're Olympic athletes on the national soccer team

By Commerce Newswire | Jul 21, 2021

News Release: As women, mothers and members of Congress, we are dedicated to achieving equal pay for equal work for people of all genders. But even our world-class female athletes are getting shortchanged. We refuse to let this injustice stand.

Memphis Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraud Scheme Targeting Nonprofits

News Release: Memphis, TN - Jaime Walsh, 53, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for one count of bank fraud in connection with a scheme perpetrated against over 100 entities, most of which were nonprofits. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr., announced the sentence today.

Judge sentences Dunklin County man for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

News Release: CAPE GIRARDEAU - United States District Judge Court Stephen R. Clark sentenced Kendrick D. Calloway to 120 months in prison. Calloway, a 38-year-old resident of Malden, Missouri, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was sentenced to the statutory maximum sentence of 10 years. A contested sentencing hearing was held on July 20, 2021 and five witnesses testified for the government.

2021 Investment Climate Statements: Estonia

Release: Estonia is a safe and dynamic country for investment, with a business climate very similar to the United States. As a member of the EU, the Government of Estonia (GOE) maintains liberal policies in order to attract investments and export-oriented companies. Creating favorable conditions for foreign direct ...

Schedule Advisory: Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture

By USDA Newswire | Jul 21, 2021

News Release: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 10:00 AM EDT.

Joint Statement of the United States and Germany on Support for Ukraine, European Energy Security, and our Climate Goals

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Germany.

LM Evaluates Site Characteristics to More Efficiently Manage Public Funds

By DOE Newswire | Jul 21, 2021

News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management (LM) uses a systematic screening process at its 101 sites to help better prioritize resources to ensure management protects human health and the environment, maintains regulatory compliance, addresses stakeholder concerns, and reduces long-term stewardship costs.

McClain: We Must Respect Workers' Choices

By DOL Newswire | Jul 21, 2021

News Release: Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a joint subcommittee hearing on workers with disabilities...

Palm Bay Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Transporting And Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material Using Cloud Storage On The Internet