News published on Federal Newswire in March 2014

News from March 2014


The US Agriculture Department published a five page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $1 Million in 'Quick Release' Emergency Relief Funds for Roads Damaged by Mudslide in Washington State

News Release: FHWA 14-13 WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the immediate availability of $1 million in emergency relief funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help Washington state cover the costs of repairing roads damaged by a massive mudslide in Snohomish County. ...


News Release: Park neighbors, partners, and the public are invited to join a Facebook chat to learn about fisher reintroduction into Mount Rainier National Park. On March 27th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (PDT), Wildlife Ecologist Mason Reid will answer questions live via Facebook on the park's plans to reintroduce fishers to their historical range.


Leader Of Multistate Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced

News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Southern District of Ohio. Monday, March 24, 2014. CONTACT: Fred Alverson. Public Affairs Officer. CINCINNATI -Reginald S. “Reggie" Myers, 55, Cincinnati, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 232 months imprisonment followed by 10 years of supervised...


News Release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have given the Newcastle disease classification system a much-needed update, making it easier to identify virus types.


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Antonio Perez Marcial, 41, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud, in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme in Bakersfield, U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.


News Release: ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.: In 1740, the continued existence of St. Augustine was in doubt. British forces from Georgia and South Carolina occupied Anastasia Island, Point Quartell and Fort Mose. British General James Oglethorpe laid siege and was poised to run the Spanish from the Ancient City. Citizens - terrified about the possibility of losing their homes - clung to the hope that the Spanish forces would strike a blow from the Castillo that would send the English invaders away.


News Release: Glen Jean, WV,March 24, 2014-The National Park Service will be closing the Carnifex Tunnel, which is part of the rail grade along the Meadow River, a tributary of the Gauley River. This area of the rail grade / tunnel is primarily used by local hunters to reach hunting leases on private land. Park Visitor...


Endoscopy Center Agrees To Ensure Necessary Aid To Visually Impaired Patients

News Release: BIRMINGHAM -- The Alabama Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center, a joint venture operating in leased space on the Brookwood Medical Center campus, has agreed to take action to ensure that patients who are blind or visually impaired receive necessary aids or services to enable them to communicate effectively with doctors and staff, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance.


ICE launches national cyber safety campaign to help protect kids from online sexual predators

News Release: MISSION VIEJO, Calif. - Determined to curb the escalating number of children falling prey to sexual predators online, representatives from federal and local law enforcement, along with a leading children's advocacy organization, announced Tuesday the launch of Project iGuardian, a first-of-its-kind national...


News Release: Glen Jean, WV,March 24, 2014-The National Park Service will be closing the Carnifex Tunnel, which is part of the rail grade along the Meadow River, a tributary of the Gauley River. This area of the rail grade / tunnel is primarily used by local hunters to reach hunting leases on private land. Park Visitor...


Four Drug Defendants Sentenced In Federal Court In Bluefield

News Release: BLUEFIELD, W.Va. - United States Attorney Booth Goodwin announced that four defendants convicted of drug offenses were sentenced by Senior United States District Judge David A.Faber in federal court in Bluefield today. Richard Travis Robinette, Jr., 40, of Garland, West Virginia, was sentenced to six...


News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - Via Christi Health today received a special Community Service Award from U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom for its groundbreaking work training health care professionals to identify and assist victims of human trafficking.


Bakersfield Loan Officer Sentenced In Crisp & Cole Mortgage Fraud Scheme

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - United States District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill sentenced Jayson Peter Costa, 41, of Bakersfield, to 78 months imprisonment today for his role in an extensive mortgage fraud scheme that ran from January 2004 to September 2007, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. Costa was ordered to self-surrender by May 5, 2014.


April 2014 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs

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 in April. To celebrate the Merrie Monarch Festival’s 51st anniversary, special cultural presentations are offered April...


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Energy Department announced today that it has conditionally authorized Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. (Jordan Cove) to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States, from the Jordan Cove LNG...


News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A group of 10 community leaders graduated Saturday in San Juan from the first U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)-sponsored citizens academy. The graduation took place at the RL Shooting Club in Caguas where HSI San Juan's special agent in charge presented a certificate of completion to the 10 graduates in a special ceremony.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., the House Foreign Affairs Committee will meet to consider the following...