News published on Federal Newswire in November 2013

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Christopher Albert Apalategui, 45, of Las Cruces, N.M., was sentenced earlier today to 15 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Apalategui received an enhanced sentence because of his status as an armed career criminal.

Nashville Gang Member Convicted Of Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses Near Elementary School

News Release: Christopher Ray Moody, 29, of Nashville, Tenn., was found guilty yesterday by a federal jury of multiple drug trafficking and firearms offenses, announced David Rivera, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. Moody’s crimes were committed from 2008 - 2011 and many were committed in and around specially protected areas around schools and public housing.

Former Apartment ManagerSentenced For Theft Of Federal Housing Funds

News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. A former Kansas City, Kan., apartment manager has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for theft of Section 8 housing program funds, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today. In addition, she was ordered to pay more than $303,000 in restitution.

Levin Statement on Proposed Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations

By Commerce Newswire | Nov 26, 2013

News Release: WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) issued the following statement today regarding the proposed guidance for tax-exempt social welfare organizations being issued today by the Treasury Department and the IRS...

2014 Denali Bus and Campground Reservations Available on December 1

By Interior Newswire | Nov 26, 2013

News Release: DENALI PARK, Alaska: Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture, the transportation concessioner for Denali National Park and Preserve, will begin accepting advance reservations for the 2014 visitor season for shuttle buses and the park's four largest campgrounds on Sunday, December 1.Reservations are available by phone, on-line or mail. Reservations are no longer being taken via fax.

Denver Man Sentenced To 100 Years In Federal Prison For Advertising Child Pornography And Other Child Pornography Related Crimes

News Release: DENVER - Richard Franklin, a.k.a “westfaliaimplant", age 45 of Denver, Colorado, was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Wiley Y. Daniel to serve 1200 months (100 years) in federal prison for advertising child pornography, receipt of child pornography, two counts of distribution of child...

Amherst Man Pleads Guilty to Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr., announced today that Marc Walker, 53, of Amherst, N.Y., pleaded guilty to filing a false claim against the United States before Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.

Former Huntington Housing Services Administrator Admits To Embezzlement

News Release: Defendant Patricia Howard stole more than $20k belonging to housing program that provided essential resources for disabled and homeless persons.

Bank Robber Ordered To Federal Prison

News Release: HOUSTON - The third of four convicted in the armed bank robbery of a Wells Fargo Bank in September 2012 has been ordered to federal prison, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Stanley Snowden, 40, of Houston, pleaded guilty June 28, 2013.

USDA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for Value-Added Producer Grants

By USDA Newswire | Nov 25, 2013

News Release: Grants extend production season and income opportunities for America's Farmers WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of nearly $10.5 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities designed to give them a competitive business edge.

In 61st Year of DOJ Awards Program, Attorney General Holder Recognizes Department Employees and Others for Their Service

News Release: Attorney General Eric Holder recognizes 270 Justice Department employees for their distinguished public service today as part of the 61st Annual Attorney General Awards program. In addition, 53 other individuals, including federal employees and civilians, are also honored for their work. These annual awards recognize department employees and other individuals for their dedication to carrying out the Department of Justice’s mission.

Justice Department Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuit Alleging H&R Block’s Tax Preparation Website Is Inaccessible to Individuals with Disabilities

News Release: The Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz announced today that they have moved to intervene in National Federation of the Blind et al v. HRB Digital LLC et al, a private lawsuit alleging disability discrimination by HRB Digital LLC and HRB Tax Group Inc., subsidiaries of H&R Block Inc. ...

Justice Department Charges Minn. Condominium Association, Management Company and Property Manager with Discrimination Against Families with Children

News Release: The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the homeowner’s association, management company and property manager of a Minnetonka, Minn., condominium complex, alleging that they discriminated against families with children in violation of the Fair Housing Act.

ETA News Release: Job Corps education and training centers in Arkansas are accepting students [11/25/2013]

News Release: DALLAS — The U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program is accepting applications in Arkansas throughout the autumn and winter months. The program provides free education and training for eligible young people, ages 16 to 24, to help them start a career, earn a high school diploma or equivalent credential and find and keep a good job.

ETA News Release: Job Corps education and training centers in Texas are accepting students [11/25/2013]

News Release: DALLAS — The U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program is accepting applications throughout the autumn and winter months. The program provides free education and training for eligible young people, ages 16 to 24, to help them start a career, earn a high school diploma or equivalent credential and find and keep a good job.

ETA News Release: Job Corps education and training centers in Oklahoma are accepting students [11/25/2013]

News Release: DALLAS — The U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program is accepting applications throughout the autumn and winter months. The program provides free education and training for eligible young people, ages 16 to 24, to help them start a career, earn a high school diploma or equivalent credential and find and keep a good job.

ETA News Release: Job Corps education and training centers in New Mexico are accepting students [11/25/2013]

News Release: DALLAS — The U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program is accepting applications throughout the autumn and winter months. The program provides free education and training for eligible young people, ages 16 to 24, to help them start a career, earn a high school diploma or equivalent credential and find and keep a good job.

ETA News Release: Job Corps education and training centers in Louisiana are accepting students [11/25/2013]

News Release: DALLAS — The U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program is accepting applications throughout the autumn and winter months. The program provides free education and training for eligible young people, ages 16 to 24, to help them start a career, earn a high school diploma or equivalent credential and find and keep a good job.

ETA News Release: Job Corps education and training center in Colorado is accepting students [11/25/2013]

News Release: DALLAS — The U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program is accepting applications throughout the autumn and winter months. The program provides free education and training for eligible young people, ages 16 to 24, to help them start a career, earn a high school diploma or equivalent credential and find and keep a good job.

ETA News Release: Job Corps education and training centers in Utah are accepting students [11/25/2013]