News from October 2015
By State Newswire | Oct 12, 2015
News Release: “His sentencing is another sham step in a sham process," says Foreign Affairs Chair.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 12, 2015
News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Second Degree Burglary was sentenced on October 5, 2015, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 12, 2015
News Release: The victim of a cliff jumping accident in Face Canyon on Lake Powell, who was reported missing on the afternoon on Friday, October 9, has been identified as 29-year-old William "Billy" Burke of Jackson, Wyoming.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 12, 2015
News Release: Springdale, UT- Visitation at Zion National Park has increased dramatically over the past few years. Holidays and long weekends have been experiencing especially intense visitation. October 15-18, 2015 is Utah Education Association (UEA) Weekend, one of the park's historically busy weekends.
By DOE Newswire | Oct 12, 2015
News Release: We invite you to read the Draft Office of Legacy Management (LM) 2016-2025 Strategic Plan, now posted for public comment. This will be our fourth strategic plan since the office was established in December 2003 and will replace the current strategic plan that covers 2011-2020. The comment period will close December 4, 2015.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 11, 2015
News Release: On the afternoon of October 9, 2015 National Park Service Glen Canyon Dispatch received a report of a cliff jumping accident in the Coconino County portion of Face Canyon on Lake Powell. A 28 year old male visitor from Jackson Wyoming was reportedly attempting a cliff jump of approximately 90 feet. Witnesses stated that after entering the water he did not resurface.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 11, 2015
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - An alleged drug trafficking organization that sources say cultivated and acquired large amounts of marijuana in California for distribution in Utah since at least 2010 is under federal indictment this week in Salt Lake City. Using marijuana cultivated or acquired from other growers in California, the organization has been responsible for 100 pounds of marijuana distribution in Utah each month, court filings say.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 10, 2015
News Release: Seneca Falls, NY- In 1896, Susan B. Anthony said of the bicycle, "it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world." On Sunday, October 18th,you can be a part of this tradition and participate in the bike ride "Wheels of and for Change." As part of the Sentiments &Declarations series, this 19-mile long ride will commemorate the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 9, 2015
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON – As first announced in December 2013, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to provide updates for states, local law enforcement, and federal facilities on the ongoing enforcement of the REAL ID Act as passed by Congress.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 9, 2015
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 CHARLESTON, S.C. — Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson today traveled to Columbia and Charleston, S.C. where he met with federal, state, and local officials, and viewed ongoing response and recovery efforts in areas affected by severe ...
By USDA Newswire | Oct 9, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent floods in North and South Carolina that USDA has programs to assist with their recovery efforts. State and county staff in USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Risk Management Agency (RMA) and Rural Development (RD) offices stand ready to help.
By USDA Newswire | Oct 9, 2015
News Release: Those who call rural America home know that there's more to the rural economy than just farms and ranches. The potential to grow and make innovative products in rural America is limitless, and manufacturing is particularly important for rural communities. Rural America makes a wide array of products ...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 9, 2015
News Release: Cincinnati-based West Chester Hospital and its parent company, UC Health, have agreed to pay $4.1 million to settle allegations that West Chester Hospital violated the False Claims Act by billing federal health care programs for costs associated with medically unnecessary spine surgeries, the Justice ...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 9, 2015
News Release: Defendant Paid Public Officials in Millions in Return for Contracts; Company Submitted Fraudulently Inflated Invoices Young N. Cho, aka Alex Cho, 43, of Great Falls, Virginia, has been sentenced to 88 months in prison on federal charges stemming from a bribery scheme in which he paid millions of dollars in bribes to corrupt public officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in return for lucrative government contracts.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 9, 2015
News Release: The United States filed a complaint against a Western New York contracting company, and its owners and an employee, alleging that they submitted false claims for federal contracts intended for service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses, the Department of Justice announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 9, 2015
News Release: A Dallas resident and former chief executive officer and president of Arrow Trucking Company was sentenced today to serve seven and one-half years in prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States, bank fraud and tax evasion, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U. S. Attorney Danny C. Williams Sr. of the Northern District of Oklahoma.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 9, 2015
News Release: A California man was indicted today for his role in a mass mailing scam targeting holders of U.S. trademarks.
By Labor Gazette | Oct 9, 2015
News Release: Date of Action: Oct. 8, 2015 Name(s) of Defendant(s): Lisa A. Ferrari, DMD; Clifton Casey and Lisa A. Ferrari, DMD, LLC Allegations: Based on an investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Secretary of Labor filed a complaint on Jan. 14, 2015, ...
By DOE Gazette | Oct 9, 2015
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Oct 9, 2015
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
