News from May 2021
By DOJ Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland made the following statement after President Biden's signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law: “Today’s bill signing is an important step toward protecting everyone in our country from acts of hate and intolerance.
By DOJ Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: A Montana man was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for employment tax fraud.
By Fed Newswire | May 20, 2021
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By Fed Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday released results of a survey of senior financial officers at banks about their strategies and practices for managing reserve balances. The Senior Financial Officer Survey is used by the Board to obtain information about deposit pricing and behavior, bank liability ...
By State Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Republic of Cameroon as you celebrate National Day on May 20.
By State Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: Today, at the 12th Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, foreign ministers from all eight Arctic States signed onto the 2021 joint declaration reaffirming the Council’s commitment to maintain peace, stability, and constructive cooperation in the Arctic region, emphasizing Arctic States’ ...
By State Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, thank you very much, and I recognize that we’re the only thing standing between us and the signing ceremony, so we’ll try to be brief.
By State Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: Today, we recognize the strength and diversity of the Cuban people and their many contributions to the world.
By State Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: As a member of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), the United States supports greater transparency and civic participation in public affairs. To highlight Open Government Week 2021, today Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott Busby of the Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human ...
By State Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: Today, the United States is taking action against two senior leaders of Houthi forces in Yemen who are involved in military offensives that exacerbate the humanitarian crisis, pose a dire threat to civilians, and destabilize Yemen. In doing so, we are promoting accountability for Houthi actions that ...
By State Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Greenlandic Premier Múte Bourup Egede in Kangerlussuaq. During the meeting, which also included Greenlandic Minister of Foreign Affairs, Business, Trade, and Climate Pele Broberg and Danish Foreign ...
By State Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: PREMIER EGEDE: Secretary Blinken, it has been a pleasure to have you as a guest in my country, in Greenland. This year, we will celebrate Kangerlussuaq’s 80-years anniversary. It was built by the U.S. Army Air Force in 1941. It shows as a great symbol of our shared history and the evolution of our relationship. ...
By State Newswire | May 20, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi this morning and again in the afternoon. During their afternoon conversation, the Secretary welcomed the Foreign Minister’s confirmation that the parties had agreed ...
By Commerce News Now | May 20, 2021
News Release: Hello everyone! It’s great to be here with you. Thank you, Ben, for that introduction and your continued leadership.
By Commerce News Now | May 20, 2021
News Release: NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. However, experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.
By Labor Gazette | May 20, 2021
News Release: ATLANTA – Since 1998, the U.S. Department of Labor has maintained the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Strategic Partnership Program. More than 850 partnerships have been formed to date, covering more than 31,300 employers and 2.5 million workers nationwide – with the goal of improving safety during large construction projects.
By Labor Gazette | May 20, 2021
News Release: PHILADELPHIA – As millions of teens enter the summer seasonal workforce, the U.S. Department of Labor has scheduled a webinar for teens, parents, employers and educators to review how federal and state laws protect teen workers. The virtual event will be held Thursday, May 27 from 9 to 11 a.m.
By Labor Gazette | May 20, 2021
News Release: COLUMBUS, GA – HPPE LLC must meet exacting standards to manufacture pharmaceutical-related products, but an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found serious hazards that could impact the safety and health of its employees.
By Labor Gazette | May 20, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing updates in the handrail and stair rail system requirements for its general industry, Walking-Working Surfaces standard.
By Labor Gazette | May 20, 2021
News Release: PHILADELPHIA – As millions of teens enter the summer seasonal workforce, the U.S. Department of Labor has scheduled a webinar for teens, parents, employers and educators to review how federal and state laws protect teen workers. The virtual event will be held Thursday, May 27 from 9 to 11 a.m.
