News published on Federal Newswire in October 2021

News from October 2021


Jefferson County man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Michael Anthony Parkinson, of Ranson, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 108 months of incarceration for having a large amount of methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.


ICYMI: The Left is Attacking Parents’ Rights

News Release: When the state tries to take the place of parents, it is a clear sign that freedom and self-government are under attack at the most fundamental level. The American people know what is best for their kids-Democrats obviously do not.


St. Paul Man Indicted for Shipping Heroin into Minnesota Correctional Facility

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A St. Paul man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for attempted distribution and possession with intent to distribute heroin, and for illegally possessing firearms as a felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney W. Anders Folk.


“THE VIPER PROGRAM SHOULD BE EXTENDED” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 30

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “THE VIPER PROGRAM SHOULD BE EXTENDED” on Sept. 30.


“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Sept. 30

“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S6844-S6847 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 30.


Congressional Record publishes “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” in the Senate section on Sept. 30

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” on Sept. 30.


Felon Who Possessed Multiple Firearms Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Prison

News Release: A man who possessed five firearms as a felon was sentenced today to more than nine years in federal prison.


Public notices: Transportation Department publishes 127 in September

There were 127 notices published by the Transportation Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


Public notices: State Department publishes 28 in September

There were 28 notices published by the State Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


Public notices: Labor Department publishes 34 in September

There were 34 notices published by the Labor Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


Public notices: Justice Department publishes 58 in September

There were 58 notices published by the Justice Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


September: Interior Department publishes 103 notices

There were 103 notices published by the Interior Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


Public notices: Federal Reserve System publishes 30 in September

There were 30 notices published by the Federal Reserve System in September, according to the Federal Register.


163 notices published in September by Energy Department

There were 163 notices published by the Energy Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


Public notices: Commerce Department publishes 210 in September

There were 210 notices published by the Commerce Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 64 in September

There were 64 notices published by the Agriculture Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


DHS Statement on Updated CDC Order

News Release: The Department of Homeland Security will continue to process individuals in accordance with the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Title 42 Order. As part the United States’ COVID-19 mitigation efforts, DHS will continue to expel single adults and families encountered at the Southwest Border.


Operation Allies Welcome Completes Vaccination Campaign for Measles and Varicella for Afghan Evacuees

News Release: WASHINGTON – Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) has completed a historic and nationwide vaccination campaign for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox) to Afghan evacuees who are temporarily staying at eight military installations in the United States. As a result of this effort, more ...


DHS Releases Guidance to Mitigate Security Risks with the Advancement of Quantum Computing

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), released a roadmap to help organizations protect their data and systems and to reduce risks related to the advancement of quantum computing technology.


USDA To Launch Loan Guarantee Initiative to Create More and Better Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain

News Release: Leverage $100 Million for Meat and Poultry Processing and Food Supply Chain Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 4, 2021 – As part of the Administration’s efforts to address food systems challenges arising from the pandemic as well as those going back decades, United States Department of Agriculture ...