News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws in connection with a large-scale investigation conducted by the Greater Pittsburgh Safe Streets Task Force, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.


Denunciation of Cuban Government’s Response to Peaceful Demonstrations

Release: The United States commends the courage and will of the Cuban people who stood in the face of government repression to make their voices heard yesterday. The Cuban regime again blocked the voices of the Cuban people rather than listen to them, forgoing opportunities for dialogue and positive change for the future of Cuba.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A former program manager of an international freight forwarding company today admitted his role in a scheme to embezzle over $550,000 from the company, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.


Christmas trees available in Cañon City November 22

News Release: CAÑON CITY, Colo. - Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands will be available from the Royal Gorge Field Office in Cañon City and the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) Visitor Center in Salida, beginning Monday, November 22.


Release: On the occasion of the 9th United States-Philippines Bilateral Strategic Dialogue co-hosted by Assistant Secretary of State Daniel J. Kritenbrink and Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely S. Ratner, the United States and the Philippines issued the following statement.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s joint Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change and Subcommittee on Energy hearing on supply chains for renewable energy sources.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Foxx: "Parents must have a say"

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke at the Independent Women’s Forum rally titled, “Government Is Not A Co-Parent." She discussed the importance of standing against the left’s attempt to silence parents, especially in light of the Biden administration’s DOJ taskforce dedicated to intimidating parent participation at school board meetings.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: New China Buffett & Grill Used as Employment Site for Undocumented Workers.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Miami, Florida - After an eight-day trial at the Federal Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, and following three days of deliberations, a jury found Omar Shaquille Bailey and Ronaldo Garfield Green guilty for their roles in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security...


Camden County Man Sentenced to One Year and One Day in Prison for Conspiring with White Supremacists to Vandalize Synagogues Across the Country

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Camden County man was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison for his role in conspiring with members of a white supremacist hate group to threaten and intimidate African Americans and Jewish Americans by vandalizing minority-owned properties throughout the country in September 2019, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.


$56 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency Being Sold as First Step to Compensate Victims of BitConnect Fraud Scheme

News Release: $56 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency Being Sold as First Step to Compensate Victims of BitConnect Fraud Scheme.


Top U.S. Cyber Experts Highlight Need for Congressional Action to Combat Dangerous Ransomware Attacks

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, held a hearing where the nation’s top cybersecurity experts testified on the Biden-Harris Administration’s recent efforts to tackle ransomware as well as ways Congress can improve public-private sector coordination to address this damaging problem.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Relations With Mali

Release: More information about Mali is available on the Mali page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.