News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


Nadler Announces Transition of Top Judiciary Committee Staff

News Release: Washington, D.C. - After more than 30 years of distinguished service to the House Judiciary Committee, Perry Apelbaum will join the Department of Justice as a senior counsel in the Antitrust Division. Amy Rutkin will continue to lead the Committee as Chief of Staff/Staff Director. She has appointed Aaron Hiller to serve as the new Chief Counsel/Deputy Staff Director and elevated John Doty to Senior Advisor/Deputy Staff Director.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Anderson traveled to Kansas City to obtain meth, and was caught with more than 9 pounds of meth.


Briefing with Senior State Department Officials On the Situation in Ethiopia and Ongoing Efforts to Encourage the Departure of U.S. Citizens

Release: MODERATOR: Thank you, Operator. First of all, I’d like to thank everyone for joining us this afternoon for this on-background briefing with senior State Department officials who will discuss the situation in Ethiopia and ongoing efforts to encourage the departure of U.S. citizens from Ethiopia. Let me reiterate that this is, once again, an on-background briefing and the contents will be.


Convicted Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearms Possession

News Release: Memphis, TN - Joshua Whitfield, 30, has been sentenced to 103 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Acting United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., announced the sentence today.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, Nov. 22, to attend the signing ceremony for Project Prosperity, a new regional clean energy and water cooperation effort. This agreement will further efforts of partner nations Jordan, Israel, and the UAE to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region, and provide a new source of fresh water.


Boozman, Thompson Lead Bicameral Group of Republican Ag Committee Members in Calling on EPA to Rescind Chlorpyrifos Decision and Follow Scientifically-Sound, Risk-Based Regulatory Processes

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT’ Thompson (R-PA), ranking member of the House Committee on Agriculture are leading a bicameral effort calling on the Environmental Protection Agency ...


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - An Indianapolis, Indiana, man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in the armed robbery of a Walgreens pharmacy in Jefferson City, Missouri.


U.S. Census Bureau releases stats about nation's veteran population

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released details about the millions of U.S. Veterans living in the United States


Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced to Nine Years for Unlawful Possession of Firearm

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Kenneth Blakeney, 29, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to nine years in prison and three years of supervised release by United States District Court Judge Gene E. K. Pratter for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Edgerton Doctor Sentenced to 54 Months for $13 Million Scheme to Defraud Medicare

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Dr. Ravi Murali, 39, formerly of Edgerton, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 54 months in federal prison for Dr. Murali’s role in a scheme to defraud Medicare. Dr. Murali pleaded guilty to this charge on March 31, 2021.


Secretary of State Blinken goes on his first official visit to Kenya

Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently opened his first official visit to Africa in Kenya and discussed the preservation of democracy in various politically and ethnically fractured societies.