News from June 2013
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: LAREDO, Texas - Two Indictments, alleging conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine as well as money laundering charges, have been partially unsealed following the arrest of 25 individuals, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today along with Special Agent in Charge Javier Peña of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Special Agent in Charge Armando Fernandez of the FBI’s San Antonio Division.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: Copper Center, Alaska -- The Chisana River Fire activity slowed on June 19 moving in a southerly direction on the east side of the River with isolated and group torching.The fire grew from 25,566 to 29,287 acres. Wednesday's actions included precautionary site protection for two cabns-- sprinklers and removal of flammable vegetation -- and the fire was mapped to determine the perimeter.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) released the following statement in reaction to the May jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor. A net total of 175,000 jobs were created and the unemployment rate for May increased to 7.6 percent from 7.5 percent in April.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: MONTROSE, Colo. - On Monday, June 24, the Bureau of Land Management will begin Stage One fire restrictions within the Gunnison, Hinsdale and portions of Saguache counties. Only lands managed by the BLM Gunnison Field Office in Saguache County are included.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) issued the following statements after the President announced the launch of negotiations for a comprehensive trade and investment agreement with the European Union.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.--U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Patrick Dandrea, 55, of Rochester, N.Y., pleaded guilty to two counts of filing false tax returns before U.S. District Court Judge Frank P. Geraci. The charge carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000 on each count.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN - Shane Eric Hanley, 45, of Norway, Michigan, was.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - All 50 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are anticipated to be open to vehicle travel by Friday afternoon, June 21, weather dependent. Weather forecasts call for rain showers, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and possible snow.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Mack Easy Holland, age 40, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, today to 15 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute phencyclidine (PCP), crack cocaine and heroin, as well as possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: Yesterday, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee held a full committee markup of H.R. 1773, the “Agricultural Guestworker Act." Following the markup, Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) issued the following statement...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: Orlando, Florida - United States Attorney Robert E. O'Neill announces that a federal jury found Henry Negron (59, Davenport) guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over 100 grams of heroin and four counts of possession and distribution of heroin. He faces a maximum penalty of 40 years...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: HOMESTEAD, Florida - Everglades National Park will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 28-30, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to Boating Under the Influence (BUI). The mission of Operation Dry Water also brings awareness and education to recreational boaters about the dangers of alcohol and drug use on the water.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: CAÑON CITY, Colo. - A small 25-acre fire is burning north of Highway 50 on BLM-managed lands, approximately one mile east of Table Mountain, and about nine miles northwest of the intersection of Road Gulch and Copper Gulch Road.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help low- and very-low-income rural residents repair their homes. 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 USDA Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: As part of its weeklong observance of National Small Business Week, acting Rural Development Under Secretary Doug O’Brien today highlighted the agency’s continuing support for small businesses involved in local and regional food systems.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: Mr. President, just outside this chamber is a bust of Theodore Roosevelt. When I walk past it, I’m often reminded of one of my favorite T.R. quotes...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. -United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that Juan Carlos Curiel, 22, Missouri City, Texas, was sentenced Wednesday to 60 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth E. Foote for conspiracy to receive and distribute child pornography. Curiel is also required to complete five years of supervised release and register as a sex offender. Curiel pleaded guilty on April 12, 2012.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DOUGLAS CORBIN, 52,of Stamford, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to one count of conspiring to violate the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) stemming from his involvement in organized crime-controlled illegal gambling businesses.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: Join author Ken Schoon on Sunday, June 23, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s visitor center to learn about his new book, “Dreams of Duneland." The book is an illustrated introduction to the Indiana dunes region featuring its history, culture and special places.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 20, 2013
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Members of the Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee took a bipartisan step to eliminate unnecessary barriers that keep youth in foster care from participating in normal, everyday activities. In a letter to State child welfare administrators, the Members encouraged...
