News from March 2021
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 2, 2021
News Release: Dear President Biden: As we work together to get much-needed relief to American families, we appreciate your strong support for direct payments and enhanced unemployment insurance for the millions of families affected by this public health and economic crisis. We urge you to include recurring direct...
By State Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: Akunna Cook serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs in the Biden-Harris Administration. In this role, Ms. Cook oversees the development of U.S. foreign policy for Southern Africa, as well as economic and regional issues including trade, investment, climate, health, multilateral...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Ruben Bullock, 46, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to possessing with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and violating federal supervised release. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and an $8,000,000 fine.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: The 2014-2018 American Community Survey Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Tabulation is now available on the U.S. Census Bureau’s file transfer protocol (FTP) server. The EEO Tabulation is produced for the federal agencies responsible for monitoring employment practices and enforcing civil rights laws...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - G. Norman Acker, III has begun serving as the Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, following the departure of U.S. Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. on Feb. 27, 2021.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: HOUSTON - A local Houston restaurant has settled allegations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and agreed to remove barriers and greatly improve physical accessibility, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: The American Subsidiary of Stellantis Agrees to Pay a $30 Million Fine and be Subject to Federal Oversight.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: Blue Ridge Parkway managers announced today that an estimated 14,099,485 recreation visitors enjoyed the park in 2020. Despite impacts from road closures and the coronavirus pandemic, Parkway trails, overlooks and open spaces provided safe ways for visitors to recreate responsibly, get outside and stay active. Visitation highlights from the Parkway in 2020 include.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: DAYTON - Former First Assistant United States Attorney Vipal J. Patel is now the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio.
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke by phone on Friday, February 26 with Honduran Minister of Foreign Affairs Lisandro Rosales. They acknowledged the strong relationship between the United States and Honduras, and their shared desire to continue building a productive and collaborative ...
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke by phone on Friday, February 26 with Guatemalan Minister of Foreign Affairs Pedro Brolo. They noted the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Guatemala, and pledged continued future cooperation. Secretary Mayorkas and Minister ...
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke on Friday, February 26 with Salvadoran Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Hill Tinoco. Secretary Mayorkas thanked the Foreign Minister for El Salvador’s partnership with the United States and Foreign Minister Hill underscored her great appreciation ...
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced today the principles of the Family Reunification Task Force and the appointment of the Task Force’s Executive Director, Michelle Brané.
By USDA Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 1, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced two senior appointments today.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: An Ohio physician was sentenced to 40 months in prison today for his role in illegally distributing controlled substances.
By State Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: Today, we mark the 60th anniversary of the United States Peace Corps and celebrate the volunteers and staff who have served in communities around the world, representing American values and ideals. Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the Peace Corps showcases America at its best and the importance of our continued global presence and leadership. Peace Corps volunteers show us what it means to lead by the power of our example.
By State Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you so much, Secretary-General Guterres. Foreign Minister Cassis, Foreign Minister Linde, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock, everyone in the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for bringing us together today.
By State Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: Today, I announced nearly $191 million in additional humanitarian assistance at the virtual 2021 High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen. Combined with the nearly $160 million we provided at the end of last year, the United States has provided more than $350 million since the beginning ...
By State Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama to highlight the importance that the United States places on our relationship with Nigeria. Secretary Blinken outlined a holistic approach to the U.S.-Nigeria partnership ...
By State Newswire | Mar 1, 2021
News Release: MR PRICE: Good morning, everyone, and thanks for joining us for this briefing to discuss the current status of immigrant visa processing at our embassies and consulates around the world, especially given the recent recission of Presidential Proclamation 10014. To help us explain the nuances of the current ...
