News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


News Release: A new report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows almost one-half of veterans (46.7%) received some sort of military service-related cash or noncash benefit in 2017. In that year, there were over 19.9 million veterans, which represented 6.2% of the overall population in the United States. The...


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: SOUTH BEND- Keith Kelly, 49, of Chicago, Illinois was indicted on three counts of bank robbery, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Jahana Hayes Opening Statement at Hearing on Hunger Among Veterans and Servicemembers: Understanding the Problem and Evaluating Solutions

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “Hunger Among Veterans and Servicemembers: Understanding the Problem and Evaluating Solutions".


Rodgers Statement on the Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act Becoming Law

News Release: Washington D.C- Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed H.R. 1899, the “Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021," led by Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA).


Louise Larivee Pleads Guilty To Non-Profit Embezzlement

News Release: The Acting United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Louise Larivee, 63, of Swanton, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court to a federal fraud charge. The guilty plea came on the third day of a jury trial in Rutland. Chief U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford continued Larivee’s release on conditions pending sentencing, which will be scheduled for the spring.


Release: On behalf of the American people and the Government of the United States, I offer congratulations to all Angolans as you celebrate your independence.


House Chairs Urge Judiciary to Investigate Hiring of Law Clerk with History of Racist, Bigoted Conduct by Two Federal Judges

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Chair Hank Johnson (D-GA) led a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts and Circuit Judge Charles Wilson urging an investigation into the conduct of two federal ...


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: Counselor of the U.S. Department of State Derek Chollet will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), November 15-17, to ​reaffirm U.S. support for BiH’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and urge the country’s leaders to engage in constructive dialogue.  While in Sarajevo, Counselor Chollet will ...


USDA Reaches a Consent Decision Against Merlin L. Garver Inc. and Merlin Jan Garver

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Merlin L. Garver Inc. of Wooster, Ohio, and Merlin Jan Garver of Ohio, on Oct. 14, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


California Man Admits Possessing With Intent To Distribute Approximately One Kilogram Of Fentanyl

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A San Bernardino County, California, man today admitted to possessing with intent to distribute approximately one kilogram of fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Mekonnen

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: RENO, Nev. - Justin Abernathy has been named the Deputy State Director for Energy and Minerals for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Nevada. He replaces Brian Amme who retired in 2020.


Union County Man Sentenced To 85 Months In Prison For Carjacking Uber Driver In Newark

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Union County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 85 months in prison for his role in a Newark carjacking in which a firearm was brandished, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig announced today.


News Release: Washington D.C- Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed H.R. 1899, the “Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021," led by Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA).


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.