News published on Federal Newswire in May 2021

News Release: ATLANTA - In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15, 2021.

Cleveland Man Found Guilty of Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that on Wednesday, May 12, a federal jury found Ronald Sharp, 42, of Cleveland, Ohio, guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging 21 Individuals Running Narcotics Distribution Ring involving Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin and Cocaine

News Release: 27 Pounds of Methamphetamine, 22 Pounds of Cocaine, 4 Pounds of Fentanyl, 2 Pounds of Heroin, and more than $400,000 Seized During Operation.

Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 680,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2021/2022 marketing year.

Former Boston Police Sergeant Charged With Overtime Fraud Scheme

News Release: Defendant agrees to plead guilty. BOSTON - Former Boston Police Sergeant George Finch has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty in connection with an ongoing investigation of overtime fraud at the Boston Police Department’s evidence warehouse. Finch, 59, of Franklin, has been charged with one...

U.S. Attorney's Office Cautions Taxpayers To Beware Of Fraudulent Tax Preparers

News Release: IRS’s “Dirty Dozen" Highlights Common Tax Schemes.

USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Florida Produce Business

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Suncrest Produce Solutions satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $26,650 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz Statement at Navy and Marine Corps Quality of Life and Installations Update Hearing

Release: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Chair of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on Navy and Marine Corps Quality of Life and Installations.

FEMA Supported Site in Philadelphia to Administer Pfizer Vaccines to Teens Ages 12-15

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - On Thursday, May 13, the Center City Vaccination Center (CCVC) will begin administering Pfizer dose 1 to Philadelphia adolescents ages 12-15. This decision was made by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health following the guidance of the CDC.

FEMA Urges You to Spend Disaster Funds Wisely

News Release: Clanton, Ala. - As survivors start to receive help for rental assistance and home repairs, be assured federally approved disaster assistance funds are tax-free, and grants do not have to be repaid. However, FEMA urges you to use the funds quickly, wisely, and only for disaster-related expenses. Here’s some helpful tips below...

Murphy Opening Statement at Hearing on Creating Opportunities for Youth Employment

By DOL Newswire | May 13, 2021

News Release: Today, Republican Leader of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee Greg Murphy (R-NC) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing on creating opportunities for youth employment...

Hancock County man admits to child pornography charge

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Gavin Collins, of Newell, West Virginia, has admitted to a child pornography charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.

New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Gun Control Act

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - KEVIN MARTIN, age 27, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on May 12, 2021 to being a felon in possession of a firearm before United States District Judge Carl J. Barbier, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Statement on the Approval of an Additional Jones Act Waiver in Response to Eastern Seaboard Oil Supply Constraints

News Release: The following statement can be attributed to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson: “Today, Secretary Mayorkas approved a temporary and targeted Jones Act waiver request for a second company. This decision was made after careful consideration and consultation with interagency partners ...

USDA to Purchase $159.4 Million in Nutritious Consumer-Ready Seafood and More for Food Assistance Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 13, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will purchase up to $159.4 million in domestically produced seafood, fruits, legumes, and nuts for distribution to a variety of domestic food assistance programs, including charitable institutions. These purchases ...

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Confirmation of Dr. Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 13, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement on the confirmation of Dr. Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture: “I am grateful for today's confirmation of Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ...

Interior and Agriculture Departments Outline Wildland Fire Preparedness, Climate Resiliency Plans

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 13, 2021 – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today shared their vision for the Biden-Harris administration’s wildland fire preparedness and response, including supporting science and research into the effects of climate change on wildland fire.

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down San Diego Return Preparer