News published on Federal Newswire in March 2021

News from March 2021


FEMA COVID-19 Vaccination Update

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA and its federal partners have supported President Biden's Jan. 20 goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccines -- 42 days ahead of the 100-day goal.


News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon and the FBI Portland Field Office condemn recent acts of violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.


News Release: On Saturday, April 10, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites you to participate in a virtual program exploring the life and legacy of Bill Lewis, a well-known African American blacksmith who lived and worked in 19th Century Chattanooga. This program will be accessible on...


News Release: Memphis, TN - Antonio Bunting, 23, has been sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for committing multiple carjackings and brandishing a firearm during those crimes of violence. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Acting U.S. Attorney, announced the sentence today.


News Release: COTTONWOOD, Idaho - The busy recreation season is just ahead for the 112-mile stretch of the Lower Salmon River managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In advance of recreationists and anglers enjoying the water, the BLM’s Cottonwood Field Office is pleased to announce improvements to three additional...


Tulsa Man Sentenced to 55 Months in Prison after Threatening Civilians, Officer with a Firearm

News Release: A man who pointed a gun at civilians and in the direction of a Broken Arrow police officer was sentenced today in federal court, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


News Release: Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that RANDY TEXIDOR, 31, of Berlin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill to 72 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for fentanyl distribution and drug possession offenses.


DRL FY20 IRF Promoting Religious Pluralism and Rule of Law in Malaysia

Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO):. DRL FY20 IRF Promoting Religious Pluralism and Rule of Law in Malaysia. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0007711. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance...


News Release: Server Admits Embezzlement of Over $18,000.


Murray Praises President Biden’s Pick For Key Role In Pandemic Response

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement in response to President Biden announcing he would nominate Dawn O’Connell to serve as Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). O’Connell is currently Senior Counselor to the Secretary for the COVID Response at HHS.


News Release: LAPWAI - The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Stephen Thede to serve as the superintendent of Nez Perce National Historical Park and oversee operations at Big Hole National Battlefield and Whitman Mission National Historic Site. He will report on May 9, 2021. .


Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO):. DRL FY20 IRF Promoting Religious Pluralism and Rule of Law in Malaysia. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0007711. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance...



Newark Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charge

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jesse C. DeJohn, 25, of Newark, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession of child pornography. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


News Release: Jorge Salcedo admitted to receiving $200,000 in bribes to facilitate the admission of two students to the University of California at Los Angeles.


Portman Participates in Night Operations Brief & Rides Along with Border Patrol

News Release: EL PASO, TX - Last night, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, began his visit to the border by participating in a night operations brief and riding along with Border Patrol union members. Portman saw how the Border Patrol...


Portion of Backcountry Skiing Area on 25 Short Closed For Human and Wildlife Safety

News Release: MOOSE, WY-Grand Teton National Park is implementing a temporary area closure for human and wildlife safety. A portion of the east-facing slope of 25 Short is closed until further notice to prevent potential conflict between a denning grizzly bear and skiers.


News Release: EL PASO, TX - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, toured an area near the Monument Three border wall section, the U.S. Border Patrol Paso del Norte processing station, and received an operational brief from Gloria...


Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO):. DRL FY20 IRF Promoting Religious Pluralism and Rule of Law in Malaysia. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0007711. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance...


Van Zandt County Man Sentenced for Mail-Order Opioids

News Release: TYLER, Texas - A Wills Point, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today.