News from September 2011
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: PHOENIX, AZ. - In August 2009, officers from the South Mountain Precinct noticed an increase in neighborhood narcotics complaints and the violent crime often associated with that type of activity. As their investigation moved forward, several criminal street gangs were identified and appeared to be working...
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will unleash its Dragon-a NIST invention that bellows showers of glowing embers, or firebrands-at a unique wind tunnel test facility in Japan, where researchers will evaluate the vulnerability of outdoor deck assemblies and materials to ignition during wildfires, a growing peril that accounts for half of the nation’s 10 most costly fires.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: The National Park Service is accepting applications beginning October 1 through Nov. 15, 2011, for its summer 2012 Artist-in-Residence Program, at Rocky Mountain National Park. Selected artists are provided with a creative, contemplative environment in which to generate artistic works and share their...
By DOL Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: SUMNER, Texas - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited PJ Trailers Manufacturing Co. Inc. and Delco Trailers Co. Inc., a similar company owned by PJ Trailers, for seven willful, 26 serious, nine repeat and four other-than-serious violations. OSHA inspectors found workers exposed to unguarded machinery, fall hazards and accumulations of potentially hazardous dust, among other violations. Proposed penalties total $949,800.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: SAN JUAN, P.R. - On Sept. 23, 2011, a federal grand jury indicted 28 individuals as a result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement (DEA), and the United States Postal Inspection (USPIS), with the collaboration of the Federal Bureau of (FBI) and the Puerto Rico Police (PRPD), announced today...
By USDA Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: Washington - Under regulations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA), J. L. Gonzalez Produce Inc., operating in Chicago, Ill., has posted a $50,000 surety bond with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to employ Flavio Gonzalez, previously named in PACA actions.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: Several options exist for interested people to watch the process of dam removal on the Elwha River.
By US DOT Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) today released its annual Urban Mobility Report, finding that the cost of congestion continues to cost the United States over $100 billion annually. U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure...
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26th- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Democratic Member Rep. Norm Dicks made the following statement after Senate passage of a clean Continuing Resolution.
By State Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: Dear Director-General Bukova: I am writing to express my deep concern over reports that the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) may soon vote on whether to endorse the implementation of the UNESCO-Obiang Nguema Mbasogo International Prize...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: Grand Portage National Monument is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit featuring brief biographies of seventeen Grand Portage Community Elders and examples of their craftwork produced as part of the monument's Cultural Demonstration program during 1968-2002. There will be an open house for the exhibit on Tuesday, October 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Heritage Center.
By DOE Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $2 million over three years for six regional awardees to create and administer a network of student-focused business creation competitions and inspire young entrepreneurs to found innovative, clean energy companies. Announced by...
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: BOSTON, MA. - The United States has reached a settlement with Baldpate Hospitalin Georgetown, Mass. in connection with civil drug diversion allegations investigated by the DEA and the United States Attorney’s Office. The announcement was made today by Steven W. Derr, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division and U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz.
By DOE Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary Chu today announced $8.4 million over three to four years for suppliers and vehicle manufacturers to develop and demonstrate technologies that increase the efficiency of engines and powertrain systems for future highway transportation vehicles. Four projects, located in Michigan...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor today announced that SEMA Construction of Centennial, Colorado, has been awarded a contract of $15,346,900 to conduct extensive modifications of Red Willow Dam. The dam, located 10-miles northwest of McCook, Neb., was slated for repair after examinations...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - The body of a man discovered near Tanner Beach in Grand Canyon National Park on Sunday, Aug. 28, has been identified as that of 52-year old Stephen Norman O'Keeffe from Flagstaff, AZ.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, praised the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement of $100 million in Community Transformation Grants, authorized by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Harkin, the author...
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26th- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Democratic Member Rep. Norm Dicks made the following statement after Senate passage of a clean Continuing Resolution.
By USDA Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
Release: Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2011 - USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon today commended select states and the District of Columbia for making program improvements to ensure Americans eligible for the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) received benefits in a timely manner, in addition to improved program efficiency and integrity.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: SAN JUAN, PR. - On Sept. 23, 2011, a federal grand jury indicted 28 individuals as a result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement (DEA), and the United States Postal Inspection Service, with the collaboration of the Federal Bureau of (FBI) and the Puerto Rico Police (PRPD), United States Attorney...
