News from April 2013
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON - Zachery K. Shaw, 52, the former chief financial officer of a non-profit dedicated to youths and young adults, pled guilty today to a federal charge stemming from a seven-year scheme involving the theft of more than $1 million of organization funds, announced U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. and Gary R. Barksdale, Inspector in Charge of the Washington Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: Glen Jean, West Virginia, April 15, 1013 - Spring in West Virginia highlights our 10th annual New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend, April 19th - 21st, where we celebrate the glories of Appalachian spring. Free programs that highlight these natural wonders are scheduled at New River Gorge National River...
By USDA Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a series of changes to make it easier for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to apply for renewable energy and energy efficiency funding. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the Department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.) issued the following statement on the explosions at the Boston Marathon this afternoon...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 15, 2013 - According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, gasoline prices will average $3.63 a gallon this summer, six cents lower from last year’s summer driving season. One of the reasons behind this drop in gasoline prices is the recent increase in U.S. oil production...
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the Venezuelan presidential elections:
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: CONCORD, NH:- Sirous Sorat, 58, a California resident, self-surrendered today to the Federal Bureau of Prisons to begin serving a thirty-seven month sentence for wire fraud, announced United States Attorney John P. Kacavas.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: Philadelphia -- Patricia "Trish" Kicklighter has been selected as the new superintendent of New River Gorge National River and the associated Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River. Since 2009, she has been the Superintendent at Assateague Island National Seashore.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: Ronald Jason Azar, age 34, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, was sentenced to 18 months in prison in connection with his recent conviction for trafficking in more than $180,000 worth of counterfeit merchandise, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Newark man was sentenced today to 55 months in prison for his role in a carjacking on March 14, 2012, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: HOUSTON - The final two defendants convicted in the armed robbery and attempted robbery of two local banks have been ordered to federal prison, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today. Andrea Steptore, 30, Odis Darrell Wheeler, 21, both of Houston, had previously pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting aggravated bank robbery. Steptore was further convicted of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: There will be a park ranger guided walk to Mule Shoe Shelter on Saturday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Come and join the hike and discover how the shelter got its name. This is a 1.5 mile round-trip hike during which a park ranger will present a short program called "Lost in the Woods". Children will...
By USDA Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
Release: Washington - Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 480,000 metric tons of soft red winter wheat to China during the 2013/2014 marketing year.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: ROCKVILLE, Md. - In recognition of the critical need to protect private-sector intellectual property and other valuable business data from a growing number of cyber threats 11 major companies have formally established partnerships with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE). U.S. Senator...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: South Bend, Indiana -United States Attorney David Capp announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: United States Attorney James L. Santelle announced today that on Friday, April 12, 2013, a federal jury in the Eastern District of Wisconsin found Shakil Wamiq, (age: 32), of Elgin, Illinois, and Mazher Ali Khan, (age: 49), of Evergreen Park, Illinois, guilty of contraband cigarette trafficking, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2342(a).
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: Today, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee held a full committee hearing entitled, “Mismanagement at the Civil Right Division of the Department of Justice." During his opening remarks, Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) delivered the following statement...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: Did you know that there are 401 national parks? That they include seashores, battlefields, recreation areas, historic homes, archeological sites, and spectacular natural areas?
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - SugarHouse HSP Gaming, LP, has agreed to pay the United States $650,000 to resolve claims that it performed unauthorized work at the SugarHouse casino and entertainment complex along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, in violation of the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act. The resolution was announced by United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2013
News Release: Fire Island National Seashore is kicking off 2013 National Park Week with its annual National Junior Ranger Day extravaganza, to be held at the Fire Island Wilderness Visitor Center on Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each Junior Ranger activity is free!.
