News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


Felon Pleads Guilty to Escape

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - An Alabama man pleaded guilty today to an escape charge.


Africa Adaptation Acceleration Summit

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, Patrick. Thank you so much not just for today, but for your leadership every day. It is greatly appreciated, and I simply want to start by thanking everyone who made this event possible, including President Tshisekedi, chairperson of the African Union. Monsieur President, merci pour votre leadership. As well -.


DOE Awards $16M for National Lab Projects Focused on Hydropower’s Role in a Clean Energy Future

News Release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced funding for new national lab directed projects to advance the HydroWIRES (Water Innovation for a Resilient Electricity System) Initiative and help maximize hydropower’s contributions to a decarbonized, reliable, and resilient grid. The selected projects will create tools and products to support the industry’s decision-making abilities.


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Announce Romania’s Intent to Build First-of-a-Kind U.S. Small Modular Reactor to Address the Climate Crisis

Release: Today, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced Romania’s intent to build a first-of-a-kind U.S. small modular reactor (SMR) plant. By deploying U.S. innovative clean technology first, Romania is taking an initial step-but a huge technological...


Ringleader and Members of Multi-State Anabolic Steroid Trafficking Network Sentenced

News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - Today, a Richmond man was the sixth and final defendant to be sentenced for his role in a multi-state anabolic steroid conspiracy that operated across the country.


Final guilty pleas expose multi-state identity fraud ring

News Release: BRUNSWICK, GA: The last of four defendants has admitted guilt in an elaborate multi-state scheme to use stolen information to create fake identity cards for fraudulently purchasing cell phones.


U.S. Marshals Announce the Results of Halloween Compliance Checks

News Release: Kansas City, MO - United States Marshal Mark S. James announced today the results of Halloween night sex-offender registry compliance checks in Greene, Buchanan, and Clinton Counties.


USDA Radio: FAS Administrator Whitley on Upcoming UAE Trade Mission

Release: FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley says USDA uses their trade missions to link exporters with customers around the world. USDA Radio’s Rod Bain has the story.


The Impactful Role of Faith Actors in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Release: The Biden-Harris Administration continues to play an active role in the international COVID-19 public health and humanitarian response. To be effective, the United States believes that global efforts must include the broadest range of civil society, with equitable and meaningful inclusion of faith actors...


Texas Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Multi-Year Embezzlement Scheme To Defraud Alameda-Based Labor Union

News Release: The Court Also Ordered Defendant To Pay More Than $4 Million In Restitution For His Crimes.


Detroit Lakes Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery of Convenience Store on the White Earth Indian Reservation

News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Detroit Lakes man pleaded guilty to armed robbery of a convenience store on the White Earth Indian Reservation, announced Acting U.S. Attorney W. Anders Folk.


News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Yesterday, DAVID ASHARD SAMILTON, 28, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to serve 120 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. Federal law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms or ammunition.


Reclamation and California Department of Fish and Wildlife celebrate completion of new Nimbus Hatchery Fish Passage Project and return of fall-run Chinook salmon

News Release: GOLD RIVER, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation and California Department of Fish and Wildlife today celebrated the completion of the new Nimbus Hatchery Fish Passage Project with a ribbon-cutting event. The completed project, over a decade in the making, creates a more reliable and safer system for collecting adult fall-run Chinook salmon and Central Valley steelhead trout at the Nimbus Hatchery.


United States, European Union, and Partners Formally Launch Global Methane Pledge to Keep 1.5C Within Reach

Release: Over 100 countries representing 70% of the global economy have now joined the Pledge.


Pallone Praises Biden Administration’s Methane Announcement

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new proposal to curb methane emissions from oil and gas sources...


Webster Statement from Hearing on GSA’s Priorities

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Ranking Member Daniel Webster (R-FL) from today’s hearing entitled, “The General Services Administration’s Priorities for 2021 and Beyond":


Birmingham Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Kidnapping

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A Birmingham man was sentenced today for kidnapping and collecting ransom money, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Johnnie Sharp, Jr., and United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


What did Commerce Department publish on Nov. 2?

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Lindy Mihata Selected as the Associate Regional Director of Operations for the Alaska Region

News Release: Lindy Mihata, a 27-year veteran of the National Park Service, has been selected as the Associate Regional Director of Operations for the Alaska Region. Mihata will have oversight of visitor and resource protection, facilities, concessions, lands, interpretation, education, and partnerships for the 54 million acre region. Mihata has served as the Alaska Regional Chief Ranger since 2016.