News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


USDA Invests $222 Million in Rural Community Infrastructure to Help People in 44 States, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is investing $222 million to build and improve critical community facilities (PDF, 729 KB) in 44 states, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico.


Share Secretary Haaland Highlights Critical Infrastructure Investments During San Francisco Visit

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited several projects and sites within Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, Calif., today, where she highlighted how critical infrastructure investments are helping improve visitor experiences, maintenance operations, and public safety.


“PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS” was published on pages H6356-H6360 of the Congressional Record on Nov. 17.


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” was published on page H6368 of the Congressional Record on Nov. 17.


“THREAT TAGS“ was published in the House of Representatives section on page H6326 on Nov. 17


The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “RECOGNIZING AARON CLAY, TENNESSEE SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION'S ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR” on Nov. 16.


The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “REAL 21ST CENTURY GROWTH” on Nov. 16.


The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF DANNY FENSTER” on Nov. 16.


“RECESS” was published on pages S8223-S8224 of the Congressional Record on Nov. 16.


“MOST EXPENSIVE THANKSGIVING IN HISTORY” was published on pages H6311-H6313 of the Congressional Record on Nov. 16.


“NOMINATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S8210-S8213 on Nov. 15


“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S8203-S8210 on Nov. 15


“DISCHARGED NOMINATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S8213 on Nov. 15


The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” on Nov. 15.


The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on Nov. 15.


The Congressional Record published “SELF-INFLICTED CRISES OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION” in the House of Representatives section on Nov. 17.


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NHTSA grants $24 million in its first-ever whistleblower award

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced its first-ever whistleblower award in recognition of an individual who provided information about Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and Kia's Safety Act (Kia) violations


Houston-based company accused of inflating drug ingredient prices

The U.S. Justice Department has accused a Houston-based company of inflating the price of ingredients for prescription drugs sold by pharmacies to TRICARE, a federal health care program for military members, retirees and their dependents.


Two men plead guilty to federal charges in COVID-19 loan scheme

Two men have pleaded guilty recently to federal charges laundering millions of dollars in federal forgivable loans under a COVID-19 relief program for small businesses.