News from February 2013
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: JOHNSTOWN, PA. - A resident of Bolivar, Pa., pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal firearms laws, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Missoula, on Jan. 26, 2013, before U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen, STEVEN SANN, a 58-year-old resident of Lolo, appeared for sentencing. SANN was sentenced to a term of.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: BIRMINGHAM - A federal grand jury today indicted three Atlanta men for trafficking in counterfeit Super Bowl XLVII tickets, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Raymond R. Parmer Jr.

By Homeland Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: GPO has a critical role to play in disseminating, authenticating, and preserving government information.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: BIRMINGHAM - A federal grand jury today indicted a Madison County man for possessing 18 guns although he previously had been committed to a mental institution, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey L. Fulton.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: BOISE - Douglas Greiner, 52, of Boise, and Bradley David Eberhart, 51, of Garden Valley, Idaho, pleaded guilty today in federal court to violating work practice standards of the Clean Air Act, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Griener and Eberhart were charged in a one count information, filed separately on Jan. 25, 2012.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: BOSTON - An Easthampton man was convicted yesterday in U.S. District Court in Springfield of conspiring to distribute cocaine.

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following statement concerning the death of Correctional Officer Eric Williams at the United States Penitentiary, Canaan, Pennsylvania.

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 26, 2013 - Today the House Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation held a hearing examining, “State Forest Management: A Model for Promoting Healthy Forests, Rural Schools and Jobs." The hearing was an opportunity to hear from state leaders, local land managers...

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: Washington -Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today announced the panel’s six subcommittees for the 113th Congress. Committee members formally approved the subcommittees and rules in an executive session during a hearing on the nation’s budget and economic outlook.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that James Brome, a/k/a Trouble, a/k/a B, 35, of New York City, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of five kilograms or more of cocaine, was sentenced to 17 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa.
By Interior Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that nearly 2.6 million visitors to Grand Teton National Park spent over $436 million in gateway communities surrounding the park. That spending, in turn, supported 6,397 jobs in the northwestern Wyoming communities of Jackson, Teton Village, and Dubois, as well as the nearby Idaho communities of Driggs and Victor.

By Interior Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 76,194 visitors to Oregon Caves National Monument spent $3,848,000 in communities surrounding the park.This spending supported 59 jobs in the local area.The report also shows that the 423,551 visitors to Crater Lake National Park spent $34,688,000 in communities surrounding the park, supporting 565 jobs.

By Interior Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: Part of $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide.

By Interior Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: Karl Cordova, Superintendent (520) 723-3172. Economic Benefits of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument to Local Economies. COOLIDGE, AZ - A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2012 shows that the 71,699 visitors to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument spent $2,262,000 in communities surrounding...

By Interior Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: Hawaii National Park, Hawai'i - Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors this month. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Great Falls, on Feb. 25, 2013, before U.S. District Judge Sam E. Haddon, BRANDON LEE BRAUHN, a 23-year-old resident of Cut Bank and an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe, pled guilty to burglary. Sentencing has been set for June 10, 2013. He is currently detained.

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
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By DOJ Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: Christopher Landon Avery Sentenced To 25 Years Imprisonment.
By Interior Newswire | Feb 26, 2013
News Release: Spring is in the air. Marmots awaken from hibernation. Orchard trees begin to bud, and warm temperatures, and visitors, are returning to the park. To welcome the increasing activity, park facility operating hours will be expanding.