News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Supplier Of Drug Network Is Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The supplier of a local drug network has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Matthew Wondra, 34, of Murphy, N.C., was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release after he is released from prison.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CHICAGO - Two businessmen have been charged in federal court with running a fencing operation out of their suburban Chicago stores.


Last Day to Apply for Federal Assistance

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The last day to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is Nov. 8, 2021.


News Release: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - On November 5, 2021, James Christopher Jenkins, aka Chris Jenkins, 60, of Chattanooga entered a guilty plea to one count of making a false official statement, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 in the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Caddo Parish Commissioner and Sister Plead Guilty to Federal Charges Just Days Before Trial Set to Begin

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that two defendants scheduled to begin trial Monday, November 8, 2021, each entered guilty pleas this evening before United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote.


Secretary Granholm Remarks at Going Carbon Negative DOE Event in US Pavilion at COP26

Release: Remarks at Going Carbon Negative DOE Event in US Pavilion at COP26


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Jan W. Sharp announced that Tyanna D. Laushman, age 24, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for conspiracy to commit robbery. Chief United States District Court Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Laushman to 34 months’ imprisonment. There...


NRCS names 15 new areas of priority for WaterSMART initiative to address 'consequences of drought'

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has named 15 new areas of priority for their WaterSMART initiative.


U.S. announces nearly $144 million in additional assistance 'to those affected by humanitarian crisis' in Afghanistan

The United States is pouring more money into Afghanistan. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced that nearly $144 million in humanitarian assistance has been targeted for those in need of aid in the battle-scarred country.


'Their efforts have led to tangible progress in fight against modern slavery': CBP forced labor team presented with prestigious Sammie award

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s forced labor team was awarded the 2021 Service to America Medal for Safety, Security and International Affairs by the Partnership for Public Service.


'Vastly improve habitat for fall-run Chinook salmon': Bureau of Reclamation completes salmonid habitat project

The salmonid habitat project funded by the Bureau of Reclamation was completed on Oct. 28 on the lower American River in California.


'Swift action to protect our planet from climate change': Department of Energy announces $14.5 million for direct air capture of carbon

The Department of Energy announced on Oct. 26 that $14.5 million will be used to support direct air capture technology (DAC) and storage coupled for low carbon energy sources.


FBI Denver 2022 Citizens Academy nominations now open

Nominations for the Citizens Academy are now open, according to a press release. The FBI Denver Division will be accepting nominations for the 2022 Citizens Academy through Nov. 30.


U.S. Census Bureau criticized for 'skewing public data' to protect confidentiality of citizens

Critics of a method used by the U.S. Census Bureau in the name of protecting the confidentiality of individuals argue the approach could ultimately cause more harm than good.


U.S. Marshals Offering Reward of $5,000 for Information on Oklahoma Meth Distributor Charley Rouell has ties to Eastern Oklahoma, Western Arkansas, possibly Mexico

News Release: Fort Smith, AR - The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by the Drug Enforcement Administration in the Western District of Arkansas on charges of distributing methamphetamine and state charges in Oklahoma of assault with a deadly weapon, distribution of a controlled substance and conspiracy.


News Release: PITTSBURGH - A former Washington County, PA resident has been sentenced in federal court to 10 years of imprisonment and 5 years of supervised release on her conviction for violating the federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.