News published on Federal Newswire in June 2021

News from June 2021


News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to two years (24 months) in prison and four years of supervised release for violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.


News Release: For Further Information, Contact: Cindy Cipriani 619-546-9608. SAN DIEGO - During the month of May, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California (SDCA) joined in commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. “Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are...


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Allegheny County, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiring to set fire to property of an organization that receives federal funding and unlawful interference with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.


News Release: Lakeview, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing that the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will be meeting virtually on June 23, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.


U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Feltman Visits Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kenya

Release: U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman will travel to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kenya from May 31 to June 6. Special Envoy Feltman will meet with senior officials of the four countries to discuss cooperative approaches to supporting a stable and prosperous Horn of Africa, including a resolution of the dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam that is acceptable to all parties.


U.S. Relations With Macau

Release: More information about Macau is available on the China Country Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


KC Man Sentenced for Stolen Firearm

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for possessing a stolen firearm.


Aggressive Black Bear Killed by Park Rangers in Kenai Fjords National Park

News Release: At approximately 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 1, the National Park Service received a report of a large aggressive black bear that was threatening and had possibly injured park visitors on the Harding Icefield Trail in the Exit Glacier Area of Kenai Fjords National Park. Park rangers armed with firearms and bear spray responded to the site, while other park staff, Alaska State Troopers and Bear Creek Fire and Rescue climbed up the trail in search of the reported injured hikers.


Parma Man Charged with Stealing $80,000 in Federal Income and Employment Assistance Benefits

News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that a 52-count federal indictment was unsealed today charging Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir, 42, of Parma, Ohio, with devising and enacting a scheme to defraud the State of Ohio and steal public funds.


E&C Announces Additional Details for Hearing on Humanely Caring for Unaccompanied Children

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced additional details today on the fully remote hearing the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will hold on Wednesday, June 9, at 11:30 a.m. (EDT). The...


2020 Census Paid Temporary Workers

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau released the total number of 2020 Census paid temporary workers that earned any pay May 16 - May 22, 2021. The data tables include national totals for all 50 states and the District of Columbia by Census Bureau regional geography. A weekly number of paid temporary workers for Puerto Rico is also available. The weekly release will occur 10 days after the end of the weekly period.


Ohio County man indicted on drug charges

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Travis E. Vossen, of Wheeling, West Virginia, was indicted today on drug charges, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.


Davenport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Marijuana Conspiracy

News Release: Davenport, Iowa - A Davenport man, Cory Lamar Carter, age 33, was sentenced Thursday, May 27, 2021, by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey to five years in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana. Following his prison term Carter was ordered to serve four years of supervised release.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced additional details today on the fully remote hearing the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee will hold on Tuesday, June 8, at 2 p.m. (EDT) ...


News Release: A Broken Arrow man was sentenced today in federal court for fraudulently applying for a Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


May: 51 press releases published by U.S. Department of Labor

There were 51 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Labor in May.