News published on Federal Newswire in June 2021

Maryland Tax Preparer Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Defraud the IRS

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: A Maryland tax return preparer was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States and aiding in the preparation of a false tax return.

Justice Department Resolves ADA Complaint with Maine Department of Health and Human Services

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: The Justice Department today reached an agreement with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to resolve alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Latvian National Charged for Alleged Role in Transnational Cybercrime Organization

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: A Latvian national was arraigned in federal court in Cleveland, Ohio, today on multiple charges stemming from her alleged role in a transnational cybercrime organization responsible for creating and deploying a computer banking trojan and ransomware suite of malware known as “Trickbot.” Alla Witte, aka ...

Federal Open Market Committee announces its tentative meeting schedule for 2022

By Fed Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: The Federal Open Market Committee on Friday announced its tentative meeting schedule for 2022: January 25-26 (Tuesday-Wednesday) March 15-16 (Tuesday-Wednesday) May 3-4 (Tuesday-Wednesday) June 14-15 (Tuesday-Wednesday) July 26-27 (Tuesday-Wednesday) September 20-21 (Tuesday-Wednesday) November 1-2 (Tuesday-Wednesday) December 13-14 (Tuesday-Wednesday) January 31-Feb. 1, 2023 (Tuesday-Wednesday) For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.

Continued U.S. Support for a Peaceful, Stable Afghanistan Through New Humanitarian Assistance

By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: As part of our commitment to the people of Afghanistan, the United States is providing more than $266 million in new humanitarian assistance, bringing total U.S. humanitarian aid for Afghanistan to nearly $3.9 billion since 2002.

The Ortega Regime Should Immediately Release Opposition Leader Cristiana Chamorro

By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: The United States calls on the Nicaraguan government to immediately release opposition leader Cristiana Chamorro and her two colleagues from the recently shuttered Violeta Barrios de Chamorro Foundation for Reconciliation and Democracy. Their detention on trumped up charges is an abuse of their rights, ...

Periodic Report of the United States of America to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: The United States is committed to addressing the challenges of systemic racism both at home and abroad, including the structures, policies, laws, and practices that sustain racial injustices. Any pledge to advance human rights around the world must begin with a pledge to advance human rights at home.

U.S. Department of State Debars Seven Persons for Violating or Conspiring to Violate the Arms Export Control Act

By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: On June 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of State published a Federal Register notice of seven persons statutorily debarred for having been convicted of violating, or conspiring to violate, the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.). This action, pursuant to section 127.7(b) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-130), highlights the Department’s responsibility to protect the integrity of U.S. defense trade.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Brolo

By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Pedro Brolo today. Secretary Blinken noted that the United States values our partnership with Guatemala and we are closely following the recent challenges to anti-corruption ...

Acting Assistant Secretary Reeker’s Travel to Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia

By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: Acting Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip T. Reeker will travel to Tbilisi, Georgia; Baku, Azerbaijan; and Yerevan, Armenia June 6-13 to advance bilateral and regional priorities and to express U.S. support for democratic and economic development across the region.

Briefing with Gayle Smith, State Department Coordinator for Global COVID-19 Response and Health Security, on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Plans for Global Vaccine Sharing

By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: MR PRICE: Good afternoon, everyone, and thanks for joining us and especially thanks for joining us on a Friday afternoon. We are really pleased to have with us today Gayle Smith, the State Department Coordinator for Global COVID-19 Response and Health Security. Gayle will be able to chat with us a bit ...

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking Returns from Travel to Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, and Jordan

By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking returned on June 3 from travel to Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, and Jordan. During his trip, Special Envoy Lenderking met with senior government officials, international partners, and Yemenis to discuss the humanitarian and economic crisis in Yemen and the urgent ...

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Omani Foreign Minister Al Busaidi

By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed efforts to reduce risks of further conflict between Israel, Hamas, and other parties in Gaza. Secretary ...

Statement by US Secretary of Labor Walsh on the May Jobs Report

By Labor Gazette | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh issued the following statement on the May 2021 Employment Situation Report: “Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 559,000 jobs in the month of May, and the unemployment rate was 5.8 percent, down from 6.1 percent ...

US Department of Labor partners with OHL North America construction company, University of South Florida to promote workplace safety

By Labor Gazette | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Obrascón Huarte Lain North America are collaborating to promote worker safety and health at the South Corridor Rapid Transit project, a 20-mile stretch of existing busway. Joining the effort is the University of South Florida On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program.

US Department of Labor partners with OHL North America construction company, University of South Florida to promote workplace safety

By Labor Gazette | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Obrascón Huarte Lain North America are collaborating to promote worker safety and health at the South Corridor Rapid Transit project, a 20-mile stretch of existing busway. Joining the effort is the University of South Florida On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program.

Statement by US Secretary of Labor Walsh on the May Jobs Report

By Labor Gazette | Jun 4, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh issued the following statement on the May 2021 Employment Situation Report: “Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 559,000 jobs in the month of May, and the unemployment rate was 5.8 percent, down from 6.1 percent ...

State Department publishes notice on June 4

By State News Post | Jun 4, 2021

The US State Department published a one page notice on June 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on June 4 by State Department

By State News Post | Jun 4, 2021

The US State Department published a two page notice on June 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.