News published on Federal Newswire in October 2012

News from October 2012


Women's Rights NHP Hosts Second Annual Winter Film Festival

News Release: Women's Rights National Historical Park is proud to announce that its second annual Winter Film Festival will be held from November, 2012, through April, 2013. The films will feature different National Park Service sites and a variety of historical topics, including Ken Burns' documentary The National Parks.


Climber Dies in Fall at Zion National Park

News Release: Lyle Dale Hurd III, age 49, of Santa Clara, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2012, after taking a fall while climbing in Zion National Park. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in cooperation with the National Park Service.


40 years and 5,000 trees

News Release: On Saturday, Oct. 27, New York City Parks Commissioner Veronica White joined National Parks of New York Harbor Commissioner Diane Chalfant, Gateway National Recreation Area Superintendent Linda Canzanelli, NYC Service Chief Service Officer Diahann Billings-Burford, New York State Senator Martin J.


Statement by Director of Communications Matt Chandler

News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 “The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with stakeholders in Puerto Rico to maintain a unified and coordinated approach to support the execution of the investigation, intelligence collection, interdiction, and other law enforcement ...


DHS and Canada Public Safety Announce Plan to Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation

News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews today announced the Cybersecurity Action Plan, which aims to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation through enhanced integration and collaboration ...


USDA Offers Livestock and Pet Safety Tips In Advance of Hurricane Sandy

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing guidance for residents in states who have livestock and pets that might be affected by Hurricane Sandy. USDA is offering these tips to help residents protect the health of these animals in the event of power outages, flooding and other problems that could be associated with the storm.


Food Safety Is Crucial As Hurricane Sandy Approaches the East Coast

News Release: Keeping food safe and accessible should be a part of families' storm preparation tactics WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2012— Hurricane Sandy could bring wind, flooding, heavy rain and possibly snow to the East Coast, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) urges ...


Ohio Insurance Salesman Pleads Guilty to Tax Obstruction and Currency Structuring

News Release: William R. Herder of Bellville, Ohio, pleaded guilty yesterday to corruptly endeavoring to obstruct the administration of the tax laws and currency structuring, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s Tax Division Kathryn Keneally, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio Stephen ...


Alleged Trafficker of Counterfeit Automotive Accessories Indicted in Virginia

News Release: WASHINGTON – An alleged trafficker of counterfeit automotive accessories was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia for allegedly participating in a conspiracy to sell to unsuspecting U.S. consumers more than $3 million worth of counterfeit General Motors (GM) ...


Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Two Virginia Counties on Bailout Under Voting Rights Act

News Release: The Justice Department announced that it has reached agreements with Carroll County and Craig County, Va., that will allow the counties and their political subdivisions to bail out from their status as “covered jurisdictions” under the special provisions of the Voting Rights Act, and thereby exempt these jurisdictions from the preclearance requirements of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.


Miami Area Assisted Living Facility Owners Plead Guilty for Roles in $63 Million Fraud Scheme

News Release: WASHINGTON – Two owners of Miami area assisted living facilities (ALF) pleaded guilty today in connection with a health care fraud scheme involving defunct Miami area health provider Health Care Solutions Network Inc. (HCSN), announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s ...


Detroit Area Physician, Home Health Agency Owner and Patient Recruiter Convicted in $14.5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

News Release: WASHINGTON – A federal jury in Detroit today convicted a physician, a home health agency owner and a patient recruiter for their participation in a $14.5 million Medicare fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney Barbara ...


Federal Reserve Board announces delay in the implementation of the second phase of its program to simplify the administration of reserve requirements

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced a five-month delay in the implementation of the second phase of its program to simplify the administration of reserve requirements. The delay will allow for further development and testing of automated systems to ensure a smooth transition for affected institutions.


Video vignettes illustrate soft skills all young workers need, says US Labor Departments Office of Disability Employment Policy

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy has developed a series of free video vignettes, available at http://s.dol.gov/XH, as part of its "Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success" curriculum.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Oct. 26

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Oct. 26 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Oct. 26?

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Energy Department publish on Oct. 26?

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Energy Department on Oct. 26

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department publishes notice on Oct. 26

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.