News published on Federal Newswire in February 2014

News from February 2014


Artwork Contest for Annual Park Pass

News Release: Glacier National Park and the Glacier National Park Conservancy are accepting art submissions from sixth through twelfth grade students for the annual park pass artwork contest. The winning art will be displayed on the 2015 Glacier National Park Annual Park Pass.


Climbing Routes Temporarily Closed for Nesting Raptors

News Release: 2/24/14. JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Twentynine Palms, California -. Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Mark Butler signed a Temporary Emergency Closure to protect nearby nesting raptors. The climbing routes affected by this closure include: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher...


Jury Convicts Santa Rosa Man Of Armed Robbery Of The Garda Armored Car Warehouse

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - Today, a federal jury convicted Monico Dominguez of one count of robbery, one count of attempted robbery, two counts of conspiring to commit robbery, two counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, three counts of money laundering, and one count of structuring, announced United States Attorney Melinda Haag and FBI Special Agent in Charge David J. Johnson.


News Release: James Robinson, 34, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged today by Indictment with Felon in Possession of Firearm, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.


Information: Federal Court Arraignments

News Release: The United States Attorney's Office today announced that those persons listed below were arraigned before the U.S. Magistrate and the indictments handed down by the Grand Jury unsealed.


Women’s Rights National Historical Park Celebrates International Women’s Day

News Release: Seneca Falls, NY - Celebrate International Women's Day! On Saturday, March 8, 2014, Women's Rights National Historical Park will host a discussion on the continuing struggle for equality, "Declaring Equality: Renewing a Legacy." This conversation will analyze how the call for women's rights spans generations and cultures.


Two Retailers Sentenced To Prison For Food Stamp Fraud, Nine Others To Be Sentenced

News Release: Charges Result From Sweeping Two-year Federal Investigation Into.


David B. Simeral to Speak on Climate Change at American Memorial Park

News Release: The Asia Pacific Academy of Sciences, Science Education, and Environmental Management, APASEEM, and the National Park Service, NPS, are pleased to invite the general public to a presentation this week, on the current hot topic of Climate Change. Ph.D. Candidate David B. Simeral, a visiting expert in...


Statement on the Apprehension of Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman Loera

News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 Today Mexican authorities announced the capture of Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman Loera, the alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. The Sinaloa Cartel is designated a Significant Foreign Narcotics Trafficker by the U.S. Government.


Statement on the Apprehension of Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman Loera

News Release: Today Mexican authorities announced the capture of Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman Loera, the alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. The Sinaloa Cartel is designated a Significant Foreign Narcotics Trafficker by the U.S. Government.


Dept. Of Justice Statement On The Arrest Of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera

News Release: Department of Justice - Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014


Women’s Rights National Historical Park to Show “Makers: Women Who Make America” in Winter Film Festival

News Release: Women's Rights National Historical Park continues its annual Winter Film Festival by showing the documentary film Makers: Women Who Make America Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, 2014.


SEARCH CONTINUES FOR 2 MISSING BOATERS

News Release: SEARCH CONTINUES FOR 2 MISSING BOATERS.


Dept. Of Justice Statement On The Arrest Of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera

News Release: Department of Justice - Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014


Winners of 2014 Washington's Birthday Art Contest Announced

News Release: FARMINGTON, PA: The National Park Service honored the winners of the Fort Necessity Washington's Birthday Art Contest with an award ceremony Saturday, February 22.Students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades of local elementary schools were challenged to artistically depict an event in George Washington's life.Entries were received from area public and private schools.Judges chose the winners from student entries based on artistic merit and historical accuracy.


Bicyclist Seriously Injured after Eight Attempt to Illegally Bicycle Through Zion Tunnel

News Release: At approximately 4:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 22, 2014, a group of eight bicyclists from Salt Lake City attempted to illegally bicycle through the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel in Zion National Park. Two of the bicyclists apparently hit the tunnel wall and crashed. One, a 51-year-old male from West Jorden, suffered...


Goodwin Announces Guilty Plea From Defendant Who Scammed Elderly Victims

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - An individual who participated in a scheme that netted more than $60,000 in one week from senior citizens in West Virginia and elsewhere has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin announced today. According to the plea agreement, Sheray J. McKay, 21, of Suitland, Md., pleaded guilty to an offense under 18 U.S.C. 1349.


Readout of Secretary Johnson's Visit to Los Angeles

News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 LOS ANGELES—Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson today completed a two-day trip in Los Angeles, after meeting with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, participating in a roundtable discussion with stakeholders on the need for commonsense ...


USDA Partners With United States Special Operations Command to Support Military Families

News Release: Programs Will Assist Active Duty Special Forces Families through Research and Education WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2014- Today, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden and Admiral William H. McRaven signed a Memo of Understanding between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Special Operations ...


Endo Pharmaceuticals and Endo Health Solutions to Pay $192.7 Million to Resolve Criminal and Civil Liability Relating to Marketing of Prescription Drug Lidoderm for Unapproved Uses

News Release: Pharmaceutical company Endo Health Solutions Inc. and its subsidiary Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Endo) have agreed to pay $192.7 million to resolve criminal and civil liability arising from Endo’s marketing of the prescription drug Lidoderm for uses not approved as safe and effective by the Food and Drug ...