News from April 2022
By State Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
Release: The United States reiterates its grave concern over continuing reports of ethnically-motivated atrocities committed by Amhara authorities in western Tigray, Ethiopia, including those described in the recent joint report by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. In particular, we are deeply troubled by the report’s finding that these acts amount to ethnic cleansing.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The mayor of Guayama, Puerto Rico, Eduardo Cintrón-Suárez, pleaded guilty today in Puerto Rico to engaging in a bribery scheme in which he received cash payments in exchange for executing municipal contracts and approving invoice payments for an asphalt and paving company.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: FAIRBANKS - A Delta Junction, Alaska, man was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Ralph R. Beistline to 32 months in prison and a $5,000 fine after pleading guilty to two counts of threatening to murder Alaska’s two U.S. Senators.
By State Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: Americans are, once again, grieving with the Israeli people in the wake of another deadly terrorist attack, which took the lives of two innocent victims and wounded many more in Tel Aviv. Our hearts go out to the families and other loved ones of those killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. ...
By State Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: The United States and over 30 allies and partners across the world have levied the most impactful, coordinated, and wide-ranging economic restrictions in history in response to the Russian government’s war against Ukraine. Today, we take additional actions to raise the economic cost on President Putin. ...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement after the Committee voted favorably to approve the Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act, as well as several other good government bills...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON-The National Park Service and the 11th Street Bridge Park present the eighth annual Anacostia River Festival, a premier event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival is Sunday, April 10th from 1-4 pm at Anacostia Park off Good Hope Road & Anacostia Drive SE. The 2022 Anacostia River Festival’s theme is “Celebrating Anacostia and Anacostia Park through music.".
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky.- A Compton, Ky., man, Justin Clay Spencer, 37, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison on Friday, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking activity.
By State Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: The United States welcomes the pledge by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to provide $2 billion in economic support for the Central Bank of Yemen, as well as the pledge by Saudi Arabia to provide $1 billion for development projects and fuel support. This economic support will help stabilize ...
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the winners of the 2022 DHS Secretary’s Awards, which will honor 876 employees from all 9 DHS component agencies and headquarters across 26 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Vietnam. These individuals have demonstrated a commitment to the DHS mission and exemplify the values of duty, honor, and excellence.
By State Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: The United States welcomes the announcement of the formation of a Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen. We support the aspirations of the Yemeni people for an effective, democratic, and transparent government that includes diverse political and civil society voices, including women and other marginalized groups. Most importantly, Yemenis deserve a government that protects rights and freedoms while promoting justice, accountability, and reconciliation.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 8, 2022
News Release: Roger Ng Conspired with a Malaysian Socialite and Malaysian Government Officials to Pay Bribes to a Dozen Foreign Officials and to Launder Billions Embezzled from 1Malaysia Development Berhad.
By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
With U.S. conventional weapons destruction (CWD) assistance in 2021, South and Central Asian countries worked to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) contamination, and secure weapons and ammunition stockpiles.
By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
The CDP bureau includes three policy units: International Cyberspace Security, International Information and Communications Policy, and Digital Freedom. Ultimately, the bureau will be led by a Senate-confirmed Ambassador-at-Large.
By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
In mid-July of 2021, I found myself serving as the Department’s sole Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD) at North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).
By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2022
This project will provide space for current and future manufacturing businesses, supporting job creation and economic diversification in the region.
