News published on Federal Newswire in October 2021

News from October 2021


Guinea National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the people of Guinea on the 63rd anniversary of your independence.


KNP Complex Update – October 2, 2021

News Release: Acres: 58,283 acres (based on infrared flight).


The Third Anniversary of the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Release: On the third anniversary of the heinous murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, we honor his extraordinary life and legacy. In his memory, we recommit to advocating for freedom of expression and the protection of journalists, activists, and dissidents everywhere. The United States will always stand by and protect the principle that individuals everywhere should be able to exercise their human rights without fear of punishment or harm.


Public Input Period Extended for Proposed Bandelier Air Tour Management Plan

News Release: LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are extending the public comment period on the draft Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) proposed for Bandelier National Monument. Due to an error recently discovered on the project’s Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) home page, the comment period has been extended through Oct. 13, 2021, to allow ample time to review materials.


Missing Hiker John Fiske Burg Found at Zion National Park

News Release: SPRINGDALE, UT - On Saturday, Oct. 2, at approximately 3:30 p.m. MT, Nellis Air Force located John Fiske Burg above Lodge Canyon in Zion National Park. Burg was treated on scene and then transported to St. George for further medical attention.


Guinea National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the people of Guinea on the 63rd anniversary of your independence.


Visit of Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman to Sudan

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Candlelight Tour at the Preserve on November 13, 2021

News Release: STRONG CITY, Kansas: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is pleased to announce that reservations begin for the preserve’s 5th annual Candlelight Tour taking place on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. All activities are free, but reservations are required for this event and fill up fast. Please call the visitor center at 620-273-8494 ext. 270 to make your free reservation.


ISIS Media Figure and Foreign Fighter Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to a Terrorist Organization, Resulting in Death

News Release: ISIS Media Figure and Foreign Fighter Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to a Terrorist Organization, Resulting in Death.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the below statement after the U.S. House of Representatives postponed the vote on the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and instead, passed an extension of surface transportation programs through October 31.


Leading ISIS Media Figure and Foreign Fighter Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to a Terrorist Organization, Resulting in Death

News Release: Defendant was Detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces and Transferred to the Eastern District of Virginia in FBI Custody.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Congressional Record publishes “SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED” in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 27

The Congressional Record published “SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED” in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 27.


“BIDEN'S ASSAULT ON AMERICAN ENERGY” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 27

“BIDEN'S ASSAULT ON AMERICAN ENERGY“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H5454-H5460 on Sept. 27


“Senate” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on Sept. 27

The Congressional Record published “Senate” in the Daily Digest section on Sept. 27.


Justice Department Requires Divestiture for General Shale to Proceed with Acquisition of Meridian Brick

News Release: The Department of Justice announced today that it will require General Shale Brick Inc. (General Shale) and Meridian Brick LLC (Meridian), two of the largest suppliers of residential brick in the United States, to divest several assets used in the manufacture and sale of residential brick to preserve competition for these products in the southern and midwestern United States.


Pharmaceutical Companies Pay Over $400 Million to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Liability for Price-Fixing of Generic Drugs

News Release: Three generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sandoz Inc. and Apotex Corporation, have agreed to pay a total of $447.2 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act arising from conspiracies to fix the price of various generic drugs. These conspiracies allegedly resulted in higher drug prices for federal health care programs and beneficiaries according to the Justice Department.


Chief Engineer and Greek Ship Owner and Operator Charged with Concealing Deliberate Pollution and Failing to Report a Hazardous Condition

News Release: Empire Bulkers Ltd., Joanna Maritime Limited and Chief Engineer Warlito Tan were indicted yesterday in New Orleans for violations of environmental and safety laws related to the Motor Vessel Joanna, a Marshall Islands registered Bulk Carrier.


Readout of Justice Department Leadership Meeting with Members of the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence

News Release: Yesterday U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta convened a virtual listening session with Members of the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence to discuss the unmet needs of survivors and the ways ...


Justice Department Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Arkansas Housing Authority

News Release: The Justice Department announced Thursday that the White River Regional Housing Authority in Melbourne, Arkansas, has agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that it and its former employee, Duane Johnson, violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) when Johnson sexually harassed an applicant who ...