News from June 2021
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
Release: FOR INFORMATION AND ACTION. DA-2021-14. June 17, 2021 To: State and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials On June 3, 2021, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) released portions of the Cameron County, Texas, Mexican fruit fly ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Yesterday, a Superseding Indictment was unsealed charging CHANCE ALAN WILSON, 36, of McAlester, and DEANNA DANNETT WILSON, 55, of Wayne, Oklahoma, with conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute and conspiracy to launder drug proceeds, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: HAMMOND- James Anthony King, Jr., age 24, of Miami, Florida, has been indicted for armed bank robbery and murder resulting from the use and carrying of a firearm during that robbery, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tina L. Nommay.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the selection of 25 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the nation as 2021 E. Kika De La Garza Fellows. This summer fellowship program offers experiences in policymaking and research through direct interaction with every USDA agency.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement today in regard to the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule: “We intend to reconsider the prior Administration’s interpretation that the Organic Foods Production Act does not authorize ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: Houston, Texas-based CITGO Petroleum Corporation has agreed to pay $19.69 million to resolve federal and state claims for natural resource damages under the Oil Pollution Act and the Louisiana Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: The Justice Department announced today a settlement agreement with the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education to resolve the department’s investigation into the Rowan-Salisbury School System’s (District) programs for its English learner students. The department’s investigation found system-wide failures ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement to resolve a claim that Night and Day Dental Inc. discriminated against a woman with HIV in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Night and Day Dental operates nine dental offices throughout North Carolina. This ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: A Colorado man pleaded guilty today to a federal hate crime for stabbing a Black man from Ontario, Oregon while the man was sitting in a fast-food restaurant.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: Two former Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) Correctional Officers were sentenced today for assaulting an inmate in violation of a federal civil rights statute. Nathaniel Griffin, 31, and Tanner Penwell, 24, were both sentenced to a year and a day in prison plus three years of supervised release. ...
By Fed Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board's offices in Washington, D.C., will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. All previously scheduled announcements will be released today or postponed until Monday, June 21, with more information on the Board's website.
By Fed Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: Craco, Inc., Vinita, Oklahoma Written Agreement, dated Nov. 13, 2020 (PDF) Terminated June 9, 2021 Additional enforcement actions can be searched for here.
By Fed Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell will host a town hall with educators and students on Aug. 17, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. EDT.* During the event, Chair Powell will respond to questions asked by participants who will join the event virtually from across the country.
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: Today, we are announcing the public designation of Guatemalan Congressperson Boris España Cáceres, due to his involvement in significant corruption. In his official capacity, España has been involved in corrupt acts, including bribery and interfering with public processes, that jeopardized the stability ...
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Libyan interim Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the upcoming June 23 Second Berlin Conference on Libya and underscored the importance of ensuring national ...
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: On Mar. 26, 2021, the Department of State renewed the charter of the Overseas Schools Advisory Council (OSAC) to provide a formal channel for consultation and advice from U.S. corporations and foundations regarding American-sponsored overseas schools. The Under Secretary for Management has determined that renewal of the advisory committee charter is necessary and in the public interest.
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to State Department Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos França. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister underscored their commitment to building a long-term strategic partnership between our countries ...
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with German State Secretary Miguel Berger today in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Sherman and State Secretary Berger emphasized the importance of the Transatlantic and the U.S.-German relationship as ...
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: U.S. Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Ambassador Sung Kim will travel to Seoul, June 19-23. Special Representative Kim will join a trilateral meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Noh Kyu-duk ...
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2021
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Israeli Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid today to continue conversations with the new Israeli government and to discuss the opportunities and ongoing challenges for Israel ...
