News published on Federal Newswire in March 2021

News from March 2021


Greece National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I warmly congratulate the Greek people on the historic bicentennial of their independence. This special year is an occasion to honor our shared commitment to democracy and to celebrate 200 years of friendship between the peoples of the United ...


Sanctions on Two Burmese Entities in Connection with the Military Regime

News Release: Members of the Burmese military have taken increasingly disturbing actions aimed at their own citizens since February 1. In response to the military’s refusal to disavow the coup and continuing violence against peaceful protestors, today the United States is taking its most significant action to date ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmes After Their Meeting

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER WILMES: Ladies and gentlemen, dames en heren, mesdames et messieurs, let me first thank the journalists and the media who are following us from a remote location for their understanding regarding the format of this event. We all know that the conditions are not optimal, but unfortunately, the pandemic forces us still to be creative, but we hope that it’s going to be ended up soon.


The United States Strongly Condemns the Recent Killing of People in Burma, Including Children, by the Burmese Military

News Release: The United States is shocked and deeply saddened by reports that Burmese security forces continued to use lethal force against the people of Burma last weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people, including several children.


U.S. Humanitarian Assistance for the Palestinians in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

News Release: The U.S. Government is pleased to announce $15 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing these funds to address the most urgent, life-saving humanitarian needs in the West Bank and Gaza. With ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Yemeni Prime Minister Saeed

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalek Saeed. The Secretary stressed the U.S. commitment to advancing an inclusive peace process in Yemen, as evidenced by the efforts of U.S. Special Envoy for ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken's Remarks to U.S. Tri-Mission

News Release: MR PARKER: Thank you also to Andrea Kalan for moderating today’s session. Today it is my great honor to introduce our Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Antony Blinken has deep diplomatic ties. His father, Donald Blinken, was ambassador to Hungary. A special interest to tri-mission – the Secretary started ...


U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Trip to the Middle East

News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel back to the Middle East starting on March 25 for meetings with senior government officials in coordination with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths. U.S. Special Envoy Lenderking’s discussions will focus on joint international efforts to promote a lasting ceasefire and peace agreement in Yemen, along with our efforts to address the country’s dire humanitarian crisis.


Bangladesh National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States, I warmly congratulate the people of Bangladesh on the momentous occasion of your 50th National Day and Golden Jubilee.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Meabh McMahon of Euronews

News Release: QUESTION: Well, Secretary Blinken, thank you so much for being our guest today on Global Conversation. Welcome to Brussels.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. They discussed the importance of U.S. re-engagement in multilateralism and the critical role that the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) plays in protecting, ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Dana Bash of CNN’s State of the Union

News Release: QUESTION: Thank you so much, Mr. Secretary, for joining me. I want to start with a speech this week that you gave. You listed China first among the military and non-military threats to the United States. This comes, of course, after you clashed with Chinese officials in Anchorage last week. China is ...


Intensifying Negotiations on Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Flows: A Joint Press Statement by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders

News Release: The U.S. Government and the European Commission have decided to intensify negotiations on an enhanced EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework to comply with the July 16, 2020 judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Schrems II case.


US Department of Labor launches initiative focused on education,  outreach, enforcement in nation’s agricultural industry

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Throughout the pandemic, farmworkers have remained on the job throughout the nation despite potential exposures to feed Americans and support U.S. exports. As the U.S. Department of Labor recognizes National Farmworker Awareness Week March 25-31, the department’s Wage and Hour Division has launched a nationwide education, outreach and enforcement initiative to ensure workplace protections for these frontline, low-wage workers.


US Department of Labor files federal complaint seeking damages for whistleblower fired for reporting unsafe conditions at Missouri plant

News Release: BRIDGETON, MO – After a production operator at a carbon fiber manufacturer brought various safety concerns to management, he approached a third-party auditor reviewing operations at the company’s St. Peters facility with his concerns. The next day, his employer suspended him.


US Department of Labor files federal complaint seeking damages for whistleblower fired for reporting unsafe conditions at Missouri plant

News Release: BRIDGETON, MO – After a production operator at a carbon fiber manufacturer brought various safety concerns to management, he approached a third-party auditor reviewing operations at the company’s St. Peters facility with his concerns. The next day, his employer suspended him.


US Department of Labor launches initiative focused on education,  outreach, enforcement in nation’s agricultural industry

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Throughout the pandemic, farmworkers have remained on the job throughout the nation despite potential exposures to feed Americans and support U.S. exports. As the U.S. Department of Labor recognizes National Farmworker Awareness Week March 25-31, the department’s Wage and Hour Division has launched a nationwide education, outreach and enforcement initiative to ensure workplace protections for these frontline, low-wage workers.


What did State Department publish on March 25?

The US State Department published a one page notice on March 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by State Department on March 25

The US State Department published a two page notice on March 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


State Department publishes notice on March 25

The US State Department published a one page notice on March 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.