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Girls’ Softball Coach Sentenced to 151 Months in Prison for Transportation of a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Dennis Cotto-Alvarado, 45 years old, of Ponce, was sentenced to 151 months (12 years and seven months) in prison and 15 years of supervised release for transporting a female minor with the intent to engage criminal sexual conduct in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2423(a). The FBI investigated the complaint with the collaboration of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau and the Puerto Rico Department of Justice.

Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Injurious Wildlife; Importation Certification for Live Fish and Fish Eggs on Feb. 14

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on Feb. 14 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons

Release: Around the world, it is estimated that nearly 27.6 million people are victims of human trafficking. The United States itself is not immune to this exploitation, which deprives individuals of dignity and full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms. The number of individuals at risk of trafficking continues to increase while too few victims and survivors are being identified and traffickers convicted.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $19M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Nebraska to Address Emerging Contaminants Like PFAS in Drinking Water

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 14, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $18,914,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water across Nebraska.

Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Releases Strategy to Meet Aerial Firefighting Equipment Needs

News Release: WASHINGTON -- The Biden-Harris administration’s Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission released a report yesterday, outlining a strategy to meet aerial firefighting equipment needs through 2030. As climate change fuels longer and more intense wildfire seasons, aerial assets bring unique response...

Justice Department Announces Over $200 Million in Investments in State Crisis Intervention

News Release: The Justice Department announced today 49 awards to states, territories, and the District of Columbia as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program. This investment of over $231 million will fund state crisis intervention court proceedings, including but not limited to, extreme risk protection ...

BLM offers reward for information on vandalism at Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite

News Release: KANAB, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management will offer a reward for information that leads to the identification and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for vandalism within the Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite. The world-class paleontological resource viewing area is managed by the Kanab...

Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Beefing Up Trade Enforcement to Protect American Workers

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will convene a hearing on Thursday, February 16th, 2023, to hear testimony on “Ending Trade that Cheats American Workers By Modernizing Trade Laws and Enforcement, Fighting Forced Labor, Eliminating Counterfeits, and Leveling the Playing Field." The hearing will take place at 10:30 a.m. in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

426 press releases published in December 2022 by U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

There were 426 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in December 2022.

19 press releases published in January by Federal Reserve System

There were 19 press releases published by the Federal Reserve System in January.

MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA Region 4 and USDA GA Farm Service Agency Convene Roundtable Discussion with Underserved and Underrepresented Producers

News Release: FORT VALLEY (Feb. 14, 2023) — On Wednesday, EPA Region 4 Administrator Daniel Blackman and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Georgia State Executive Director Arthur Tripp will be co-hosting a roundtable discussion at Fort Valley State University to directly engage with underserved and/or underrepresented ...

Notice published on Feb. 14 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations discussed on Feb. 14 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP offers new grant application process starting Feb. 15

OJJDP FY 2023 Victims of Child Abuse Act Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Professionals grant opened on Feb. 15.

Buttigieg: DOT will 'use all relevant authorities to ensure accountability' after Ohio train derailment

U.S. Department of Transportation is awaiting an investigation into the toxic-chemical-laden train derailment in Ohio Feb. 3 before assigning blame.

Additions to the Entity List discussed on Feb. 14 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Energy Department discusses [Project No. 5596-020] HEADTown of Bedford, Virginia; Notice Soliciting Scoping Comments on Feb. 14

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Commerce Department discusses Request for Comments on USPTO Initiatives To Ensure the Robustness and Reliability of Patent Rights on Feb. 14

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Two Bronx Men Sentenced To 14 And Over 11 Years In Prison For Shooting Three Victims Near A Playground

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ROBERT WADE was sentenced to 168 months in prison and DARRIUS CHRISTOPHER was sentenced to 137 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein. CHRISTOPHER and WADE were each convicted, following...

Former Memphis, Tennessee, Police Officer Pleads Guilty to a Civil Rights Violation for Assaulting a Man in his Custody

News Release: A former Memphis Police Department (MPD) officer pleaded guilty in federal court in the Western District of Tennessee to one felony count of deprivation of rights under color of law for assaulting an arrestee in January 2021.

Notice published on Feb. 14 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $18.9 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Address Emerging Contaminants like PFAS in Drinking Water in the District of Columbia

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 13, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today $18,914,00 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go to the District of Columbia to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water. A total investment ...