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Substance Abuse Clinic Agrees to Pay Federal Government $200,494 to Settle Civil Claims
News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - 2nd Chance, PLLC (“2nd Chance"), a substance abuse treatment center in Lexington, has agreed to pay $200,494 to resolve civil allegations that it violated the False Claims Act, a federal law that prohibits causing the submission of false or fraudulent claims to the federal government.
Justice
Substance Abuse Clinic Agrees to Pay Federal Government $200,494 to Settle Civil Claims
News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - 2nd Chance, PLLC (“2nd Chance"), a substance abuse treatment center in Lexington, has agreed to pay $200,494 to resolve civil allegations that it violated the False Claims Act, a federal law that prohibits causing the submission of false or fraudulent claims to the federal government.
Justice
Former Background Investigator for Federal Government Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements
News Release: WASHINGTON - Jennifer L. Pannocchia, 31, a former background investigator who worked under contract for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), pleaded guilty today to making false statements in connection with her falsification of work on background investigations of federal employees and contractors.
Justice
Federal Government to Resume Capital Punishment After Nearly Two Decade Lapse
News Release: Attorney General William P. Barr has directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to adopt a proposed Addendum to the Federal Execution Protocol—clearing the way for the federal government to resume capital punishment after a nearly two decade lapse, and bringing justice to victims of the most horrific ...
Justice
Former Background Investigator for Federal Government Sentenced for Making False Statements
News Release: WASHINGTON - Justin T. Yarbrough, 37, a former background investigator who did work under contract for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), was sentenced today to five months in prison on one false statements charge in connection with his falsification of work on background investigations of federal employees and contractors.
Justice
Federal Government Conducts Unprecedented Seizure of Massive Cargo Ship After Finding Almost 20 Tons of Cocaine on Board
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that, on July 4, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) executed a seizure warrant obtained by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and seized the cargo vessel MSC Gayane as being subject to possible forfeiture to the United States.
Justice
Granite Bay Man Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Product Substitution Fraud On Federal Government Agencies
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller sentenced Jim A. Meron, 54, of Granite Bay, today to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release on two counts of wire fraud arising out of a government-procurement fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. As part...
Environmental Protection
Democrats Support Federal Government Takeover of the Internet
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH), and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the committee passed the partisan ‘Save the Internet Act.’
Commerce
Democrats Support Federal Government Takeover of the Internet
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH), and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the committee passed the partisan ‘Save the Internet Act.’
Energy
Democrats Support Federal Government Takeover of the Internet
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH), and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the committee passed the partisan ‘Save the Internet Act.’
Justice
President of Florida Construction Company Sentenced to 22 Months in Federal Prison for Making False Statements to Federal Government to Defraud USVI Contractor
News Release: St. Thomas, USVI - Adrian L. Foster, 50, of Florida, was sentenced today as a result of her conviction for making a false statement to a federal agency, United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced.
Interior
Local, state, and federal government officials encourage public to use safe target shooting practices on West Mountain
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY-To improve public safety in the communities around West Mountain, the Bureau of Land Management, Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), Utah County Sheriff’s Department, and Santaquin City Police Department remind the public to use safe target shooting practices.
Agriculture
Secretary Perdue Statement on Reopening the Federal Government
News Release: (Washington, D.C., Jan. 25, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of reopening the federal government: “President Trump’s announcement of the reopening of the federal government is welcome news, ...
Interior
2018 Fishing Permits Extended for Duration of Federal Government Shutdown
News Release: 2018 Fishing Permits Extended for Duration of Federal Government Shutdown.
Homeland
Lowey Statement on Temporary Reopening of Federal Government
News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) released the following statement on President Trump and Republicans’ decision to temporarily reopen the federal government after 35 days of the Trump Shutdown.
Homeland
Chairwoman Lowey Floor Statement on H.R. 648, Bipartisan Bills To Reopen Most of Federal Government
News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 648, a package of six bills reflecting House-Senate conference negotiations that will reopen most of the federal government.
Homeland
Lowey, House Democrats Release Package of Six Bipartisan Bills To Reopen Most of Federal Government
News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) today released new legislation to reopen and fund most federal agencies through September 30. The legislation, H.R. 648, reflects bipartisan House-Senate conference agreements negotiated by Republican and Democratic appropriators in both chambers last year.
Homeland
Lowey, House Democrats Introduce Two New Bills to Immediately Reopen Federal Government
News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY-17) and House Democrats today introduced two Continuing Resolutions to reopen the federal government and end the Trump Shutdown.
Homeland
Lowey Floor Remarks Introducing Legislation to Reopen Federal Government, End Trump Shutdown
News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY-17) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor after she introduced legislation that fully funds most federal agencies through September 30 and continues funding at current levels for Homeland Security through February 8.
Homeland
Legislative Text: Democratic Legislation To Reopen Federal Government, Fund Most Agencies Through September 30
News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman-designate Nita M. Lowey has released a legislative package that will reopen the federal government and end the Trump Shutdown. The legislation is expected to be considered in the House on January 3. The full text of the legislation is available at the links below.
Homeland
Lowey, House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Reopen Federal Government, Fund Most Agencies Through September 30
News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman-designate Nita M. Lowey (D-NY-17) today filed legislation to reopen the federal government and fund most federal agencies through the remainder of fiscal year 2019. The legislative package, consisting of six full-year appropriations bills and a CR until February 8 for Homeland Security, is expected to be considered by the House on January 3.
Homeland
Lowey Dear Colleague on Legislation to Reopen Federal Government
News Release: Dear Colleague, This week the new Democratic majority in the House will introduce two bills to fully reopen government. The first bill is a package covering the Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, Science; Financial Services and General Government; Interior; State and Foreign Operations; and Transportation...
Interior
Status of South Florida National Parks and Preserve During Federal Government Shutdown
News Release: General Park Information: Available at respective park website only (provided at bottom below).
Interior
Federal Government Shutdown
News Release: During the government shutdown, park roads, monuments, and trails will be open, unless a winter storm causes snow closures. The Visitor Center, film, cyclorama painting and museum exhibits will be open. Licensed Battlefield Guides will give tours. For reservations call 877-874-2478. Other tours and services...
Interior
Voyageurs National Park Accessible to Public During Federal Government Shutdown
News Release: International Falls, MN: During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads and trails at Voyageurs National Park will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.