News from June 2021
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.
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).
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 ...
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.
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.
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, ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
By DOT News Wire | Jun 4, 2021
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
