News published on Federal Newswire in October 2021

News from October 2021


Greenbelt Park to reopen campgrounds, picnic areas and roads following completion of major rehabilitation project

News Release: GREENBELT, Md. - The National Park Service (NPS) will reopen Greenbelt Park to vehicles, camping and picnicking on Nov. 1 following a major road rehabilitation project. This concludes a project started in Sept. 2019. Visitors will enjoy repaved roads, a new bridge over Still Creek, a renovated Ranger Station and improved campsites.


News Release: SAN DIEGO - A Camarillo man pleaded guilty this afternoon to a federal theft offense, admitting that he stole more than $300,000 while serving as the chief of a tribal police department in southeastern San Diego County.


News Release: ST. LOUIS - This week the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Marshals Service, and United States Postal Inspection Service arrested 17 people in Missouri, Arizona, California, and Mexico linked to an organized multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Jose Mario Quintero Beltran, 31, a citizen of Mexico unlawfully residing in Bakersfield, was sentenced today to nine years in prison for possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Coming to Oaks

News Release: HARRISBURG, Pa. - A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) will open to help residents of Montgomery County whose homes or personal property were impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. This temporary Center will be staffed with FEMA personnel and representatives of other federal and state agencies to assist with registration and answer questions about disaster assistance programs.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Ranking Member Boozman, Ag Committee GOP Members Call on Unilever to End Ben & Jerry’s BDS Efforts

News Release: WASHINGTON-Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) and a coalition of Republican members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry are calling on Unilever, as parent company of Ben & Jerry’s, to end the ice cream maker’s Boycott, Divest and Sanction (BDS) efforts against Israel.


News Release: Khari Moore sentenced in connection with drug distribution conspiracy and weapons charges; meanwhile, codefendant Malik Lott receives 12-month sentence for his role in drug distribution conspiracy.


Bureau of Land Management to hold November 17 virtual public scoping forum on Logandale Trails

News Release: LAS VEGAS - Recognizing the increase in local population and recreation-based activities has amplified the need for improved recreation management at Logandale Trails, the Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office will hold a virtual public scoping forum. The virtual public scoping forum will...


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Build Back Better Budget contains essential investments in the ability of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities to lead in addressing the climate crisis, say hundreds of groups, businesses and individuals in letters to House and Senate leadership. The letters in support of the reconciliation ...


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today published an op-ed in Defense News on how the Biden Administration should reject a “sole purpose" nuclear policy in order to protect U.S. and allied security.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.