News from May 2021
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A criminal indictment was unsealed in federal court today, following Keon I. Taylor’s initial appearance on federal charges for allegedly using stolen identities to defraud government-funded coronavirus aid relief programs of more than $200,000, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
By Commerce Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - In an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing on drinking water infrastructure, Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change Republican Leader David B. McKinley (R-WV) spoke about the need for America’s water lines to be fixed and replaced.
By USDA Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow of Michigan welcomed news Tuesday that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has established a dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to review Canada’s administration of tariff ...
By State Newswire | May 25, 2021
Release: QUESTION: Secretary of State Antony Blinken, welcome. Thank you very much for talking to us today.
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - A Mercer County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for his role as a member of a drug trafficking conspiracy and his possession of multiple semiautomatic firearms in furtherance of his unlawful drug-trafficking activities, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: PITTSBURGH - One resident of California has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Jamar Maurice James (31, Fort Myers) to 10 years in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex parking lot in Fort Myers.
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A Richmond man who was convicted by a federal jury in March was sentenced yesterday to 12 years in prison for distributing fentanyl in the Mosby Court neighborhood.
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Eight members of an interstate burglary crew were charged for their roles in a conspiracy that targeted homeowners of Asian descent for residential burglaries, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.
By Commerce Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee legislative hearing titled, “The CLEAN Future Act and Drinking Water: Legislation to Ensure Drinking Water is Safe and Clean:"
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: CHICAGO - Twenty-two individuals have been indicted on fraud and identity theft charges for allegedly purchasing and using credit, debit, and gift cards that were stolen in a cyber attack from a national retain chain.
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Houston man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations related to identity theft in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today.
By State Newswire | May 25, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By US DOT Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, today introduced legislation to support the shift to a renewable energy economy by boosting clean hydrogen production. The Clean H2 Production Act will create tax credits to foster the development of clean hydrogen to create jobs, contribute to energy independence, and help tackle climate change.
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: SAN ANTONIO - Irene M. Scott, former bookkeeper and financial manager for a San Antonio private law firm, admitted to stealing approximately $1,696,996 from the law firm’s operating account today.
By State Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced comprehensive legislation entitled the “Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement" or EAGLE Act. The legislation calls for the revitalization of American diplomacy, leadership, and investments globally in response to the policy challenges posed by the People’s Republic of China.
By USDA Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced the following staff promotion on the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee.
By Commerce Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen outlining priorities and raising questions regarding Treasury’s approach to international tax negotiations with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Monticello man was sentenced today to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiring to commit arson at a Minneapolis bank.
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2021
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty in federal court to violating the federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
