News from October 2021
By State Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
Release: We send our deepest condolences to the people of the Republic of Korea (ROK) for the passing of former President Roh Tae-Woo. While former President Roh leaves a complicated legacy, his tenure included solidification of the ROK’s democratic tradition, its entry into the United Nations, and a strong commitment...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Charles Bruce Sandidge, 40, of Edgewood, New Mexico, was sentenced in federal court on Oct. 22 to two years in prison for wire fraud and fraud in connection with computers. Sandidge pleaded guilty on Sept. 17, 2018.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that James Arthur Morey, 48, of Olean, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to access with intent to view child pornography following a prior conviction. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a fine of $250,000.
By DOE Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of the Biden Administration's Electricity Subsector Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a total of $10M in funding to two electric trade associations-the American Public Power Association (APPA) and the...
By Interior Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: MOOSE, WY- Teton Interagency Fire personnel will burn slash piles created from fuel reduction projects near Beaver Creek, Elk Ranch and other areas in Grand Teton National Park in the coming weeks. Firefighters will burn these piles under low fire behavior conditions resulting from wet weather and snow accumulation. Smoke may be visible from these piles during the day of ignition and may linger in the area for a few days following.
By DOE Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: The Lab Partnering Service online platform has recently been expanded to include energy storage experts, facilities, and partnering opportunities.
By State Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
Release: More information about Senegal is available on the Senegal Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.
By State Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
Release: Good afternoon. My name is Karen Chandler, and I have recently taken on a new role as the Director for the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (or WRA) within the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. I previously served as the Director of the interagency Man Portable Air Defense Systems Task Force, which is housed within WRA. It is my honor and pleasure to participate in today’s UXO Caucus event.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: PLANO, Texas - An Irving man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: Defendants Agree To Pay Between $935,813 and $1,109,885 in Restitution As Part Of Plea Agreements.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that William Barton, age 40, of York County, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on Oct. 26, 2021, to 180 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner after Barton entered a guilty plea to conspiring to distribute more than 280 grams of crack cocaine.
By USDA Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
Release: FOR INFORMATION AND ACTION. DA-2021-28. Oct. 26, 2021To: State and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is establishing three new quarantine areas and expanding two existing quarantine areas for citrus canker in Cameron ...
By Press Release | Oct 27, 2021
To better fulfill the conservation purposes of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) are proposing to rescind two critical habitat regulations finalized in December 2020.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today unveiled an updated version of the Billionaires Income Tax, which would ensure billionaires pay tax every year, just like working Americans.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Oct. 26, 2021, Alfred W. Stewart, age 38, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was convicted of possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon after a two-day trial before United States District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - A Wytheville, Virginia man was sentenced earlier this month to 248 months in prison for distributing more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm.
By State Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
Release: Good afternoon. My name is Karen Chandler, and I have recently taken on a new role as the Director for the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (or WRA) within the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. I previously served as the Director of the interagency Man Portable Air Defense Systems Task Force, which is housed within WRA. It is my honor and pleasure to participate in today’s UXO Caucus event.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Lyle Woody Begay, 35, of Navajo, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced on Oct. 25 in federal court to 15 years in prison for abusive sexual contact of a minor in Indian Country.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: FALLON, Nev. - The Bureau of Reclamation is in the process of transferring the Old Lahontan Power Plant title from federal ownership to the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District following a 30-day public review period of the negotiated draft agreement beginning today. TCID is the non-federal operating entity for the Newlands Project, including the Truckee Division near Fernley and the Carson Division near Fallon, both in western Nevada.
By State Newswire | Oct 27, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the state of the State Department and State Department authorization. The committee heard witness testimony from the honorable Brian McKeon, deputy secretary of State for management and resources.
