News from June 2014
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Great Falls, Montana, on June 6, 2014, before U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris, DAVID V. CHASER, of the Fort Peck Reservation, was sentenced to a term of 54 months imprisonment, three years supervised release, and a special assessment of $200.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center at Glacier National Park is hosting a brown-bag luncheon presentation regarding musical composition from the inspiration of wilderness on Wednesday, June 18 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the park's community building in West Glacier.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: ABILENE, Texas - Former Correctional Officers at Big Spring Correctional Center (BSCC), in Big Spring, Texas, have pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigation that was initiated when an inmate committed suicide in the facility two years ago while they were on duty, announced U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Saldaña of the Northern District of Texas.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Claims of Child Sex Abuse Fabricated for Money.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: ATLANTA - Frederick Jenkins and Willie Jenkins have been arraigned on federal charges that they conspired to prepare and file false federal tax returns that claimed over $1 million in tax refunds.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Bedford, Pa., was indicted on June 3, 2014, by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Missing hiker Luis Lim spent one unexpected night in the backcountry after failing to return from a day hike on the Autumn Creek Trail near Marias Pass in the southern section of Glacier National Park. Park rangers successfully located the man near the trail at approximately 10:30 a.m. (MST) this morning and found him safe with no serious injuries.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: POINT MARION, Pa: A special National Park Service program commemorates the anniversary of one Fayette County's early leading citizens. The public is invited to join park ranger Melody Liberatore at Friendship Hill National Historic Site on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. for a refreshing walk and historical insight.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Ex-Husband Previously Sentenced to Over 24 Years for Producing Child Pornography and Attempting to Entice a Minor to Have Sex.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Shuster and Gibbs Opening Statements. Hearing on “Potential Impacts of Proposed Changes to the Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Rule. June 11, 2014. (Remarks as Prepared). Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA). Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. In late April, the President published a proposed rule that...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that SHAWN JOSEPH AUGARE, 38, of Browning, Montana, was sentenced to a term of 9 months imprisonment, three years supervised release, a special assessment of $100, and restitution of $6,460.14 during a federal court hearing in Great Falls, Montana, on May 23, 2014, before U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: WHAT: On Saturday, June 14, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial will celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with Get Outdoors at the Gateway Arch. Those of all ages are invited to the park grounds for this FREE event where local and regional organizations will showcase their dedication to outdoor recreation; and encourage families to get outside and explore nature.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: PITTSBURGH - After deliberating for approximately five hours, a federal jury of five men and seven women found James Lignelli guilty of three counts of bank fraud, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. This is an important and timely topic.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: The Devils Garden Loop Road Trailhead will be closed from Monday, June 16th through Thursday, June 26th for completion of a major renovation.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2014 - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) and 42 Members of Congress sent a letter today to U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) Director Dan Ashe and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Kathryn Sullivan requesting a six month extension of the public comment period for three proposed Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Blog by Chris Greer, Senior Executive for Cyber-Physical Systems at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: BOISE - Joann Ruszkowski, 43, of Meridian, Idaho, pleaded guilty today to one count of distributing a controlled substance, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Sentencing is set before U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill at the federal courthouse in Boise on Sept. 3, 2014.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Las Vegas - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office is seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment for two infrastructure projects at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area today through July 11, 2014.
By DOL Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement today after Republicans obstructed Senate consideration of the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, a bill that would allow borrowers with outstanding student loan debt to refinance at the lower interest rates currently offered to new borrowers and achieve much-needed savings for families across the country.
