News from March 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A convicted felon pleaded guilty today to possession of a sawed-off shotgun found during a traffic stop in Searchlight, Nevada, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher Chiou for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Patrick Gorman for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 46-year-old Laredo resident has been charged for stealing money from an automobile financing company through a kickback and accounting fraud scheme, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
By State Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
Release: The following statement was released by United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell following today’s meeting.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - A Raleigh woman pleaded guilty today to Mail Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1341.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Washington, DC - The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved a slate of measures during a Full Committee markup today, including bipartisan legislation that would boost the federal cost share from 75 to 90 percent for any presidentially declared major disasters in 2020. Approved legislation is now ready for consideration on the House floor.
By State Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared for delivery today at an Energy Subcommittee legislative hearing titled, “The CLEAN Future Act: Powering a Resilient and Prosperous America:"
By DOE Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
Release: Free April Webinars Connect Stakeholders with DOE National Lab Tools to Boost Electric Infrastructure Resiliency to Dangerous Fires
By Interior Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Bayfield, WI. To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors.
By EPA Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for the Oversight and Investigations Morgan Griffith delivered remarks in a subcommittee hearing on the need for proper planning, preparation, and weatherization of energy grids across the country, not just in Texas.
By State Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
Release: The United States welcomes the news that four commercial fuel ships have been cleared to enter Hudaydah port. The free flow of fuel and other essential goods into and throughout Yemen is critical to support the delivery of humanitarian assistance and other essential activities. The United States appreciates...
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - In partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the City of Philadelphia, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, members of the Pennsylvania National Guard have deployed to the federally-supported Center City Community Vaccination Center in Philadelphia.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers delivered opening remarks at Wednesday’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing about the need for a diverse and reliable energy base.
By DOE Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers delivered opening remarks at Wednesday’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing about the need for a diverse and reliable energy base.
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: PENSACOLA, Fla -- FEMA has approved two projects totaling more than $17.1 million to reimburse the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Hurricane Michael recovery work.
By DOL Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after Democrats advanced H.R. 7, Paycheck Fairness Act, H.R. 1065, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and H.R. 1195, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, through the Committee without any Republican amendments ...
By Interior Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Ramsey Prong Road and Greenbrier Road, past the Greenbrier Picnic Area, will remain temporarily closed to all motorists and pedestrians through April 23. The repairs were expected to be complete at the end of March, but the work has been delayed due to the availability of steel beams for the Ramsey Prong Bridge.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: The National Park Service has issued guidance applicable to multi-day road-based commercial tours. Commercial service providers should access these materials to understand National Park Service requirements and guidelines related to their operations.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning today, fees for fishing and boating permits in Yellowstone National Park will increase. Anglers will be able to purchase fishing permits online via Recreation.gov starting today for the upcoming season in addition to in-park stores and surrounding communities beginning this spring.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 24, 2021
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - Donte Ramon Nelson, 41, of Compton, California, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III to 120 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and 400...
