News published on Federal Newswire in September 2015

News Release: NEW YORK - DEA, NYPD and a host of other state, local and federal agencies today announced a massive takedown that targeted the local sale of dangerous designer synthetic drugs manufactured in China. The scheme, which operated in all five boroughs of New York City, allegedly involved the unlawful importation...

Obed Wild & Scenic River Welcomes Fourth Grade Students Through “Every Kid In a Park” Initiative

News Release: Obed Wild & Scenic River invites all fourth grade students to visit the park as part of the White House's new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting Sept. 1, fourth grade students can go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.

Four Indicted on Federal Charges Related to Ventura County-Based Scheme to Obtain Unemployment Benefits through Sham Companies

News Release: LOS ANGELES - Four men have been indicted on mail fraud and other federal charges for participating in a scheme that allegedly used dozens of bogus companies to collect millions of dollars in unemployment benefits for “employees" who never did any work at the sham entities. Two of the four defendants were arrested this morning and are due in federal court this afternoon.

Woodland Man Pleads Guilty to Bath Salts Distribution Conspiracy

News Release: Bangor, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Preston Brown, Sr., 51, of Woodland, Maine, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute bath salts.

Broker-Dealer Admits Role in Scheme to Trade on Inside Information Stolen from Prominent Law Firm

News Release: Broker-Dealer Admits Role in Scheme to Trade on Inside Information Stolen from Prominent Law Firm.

USDA Awards Grants to Improve SNAP Processing, Technology

By USDA Newswire | Sep 16, 2015

Release: Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2015 - Agriculture Under Secretary Kevin Concannon today announced $5 million in grants to state and local agencies and community partners to streamline application processing and improve technology in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The competitively-awarded grants will fund six projects in four states, improving efficiency in SNAP operations.

Exeter Man Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements

News Release: Bangor, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Clifford Sprague, 37, of Exeter, Maine, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to making false statements to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI") benefits. SSDI benefits are paid by the Social Security Administration (“SSA") to people with disabilities.

Justice Department Awards Over $97 Million to Improve Public Safety and Victim Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Justice today announced 206 awards, totaling more than $97 million, to American Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, tribal consortia and tribal designees. The announcement was made at the 2015 Tribal Leader Briefing, sponsored by the National Congress of American Indians, and included Tribal leaders, Members of Congress and Administration officials.

Levin Statement on Closing the Carried Interest Loophole

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) today issued a statement following President Obama’s remarks at a meeting of the Business Roundtable calling on Republicans in Congress to close the carried interest loophole and improve our economy...

September 26 is Fee Free & Healthy Parks, Healthy Communities Day at Olympic National Park

News Release: Saturday, September 26 will be a special day at Olympic National Park, with free entry and special free activities throughout the day to help people find, enjoy and be active in their park!.

Olympic National Park Rivers and Streams Will Re-Open at Midnight Tonight to Recreational Fishing

News Release: Recreational fishing will open at 12:01 a.m., Thursday September 17 in the following main stem rivers and tributaries within Olympic National Park: Bogachiel, South Fork Calawah, Sol Duc, North Fork Sol Duc, Dickey, Queets, and Quinault Rivers. Additionally, Cedar, Goodman, Kalaloch, and Mosquito Creeks...

Students Ferry and Fly their Way to Glacier Bay

News Release: Glacier Bay National Park is ready to celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service with the help of local youth. As part of the White House's new "Every Kid in a Park" program, Glacier Bay will host youth from every school in two local school districts. For many of these youth, Glacier Bay will...

Ryan Floor Statement: ‘The American People Know This Is a Rotten Deal’

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) delivered the following remarks on the House floor regarding President Obama’s proposed nuclear deal with Iran.

Man Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Entice A Minor

News Release: Faces at least 10 years and up to life in prison.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Norfolk Man on Felon in Possession of Ammunition Charge

News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - Wesley Paul Hadsell, 37, of Norfolk, was indicted by a federal grand jury today on charges of felon in possession of ammunition.

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News Release: Departments of Justice and Interior to Announce Landmark Settlement with Nationwide Class of Tribes and Tribal Entities.

Ranking Member Grijalva Introduces CECIL Act to Prevent Poaching and Importation of Lions and Other Threatened Species to the U.S.

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva today introduced the Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large (CECIL) Animal Trophies Act, a bill that restricts the importation of African lions and other sport-hunted species that have been proposed for listing under the Endangered...

OSHA safety citations upheld for 'Midnight Rider' production company

By DOL Newswire | Sep 16, 2015

News Release: ATLANTA - Sarah Jones, a 27-year-old camera assistant, was killed while trying to escape an oncoming freight train during the filming of a scene on Feb. 20, 2014, for the movie "Midnight Rider," a biopic based on the life of musician Gregg Allman. Eight other workers were injured.

Beyer, Ellison Celebrate National Voter Registration Month with New Bill PROVE Act to Boost Voter Participation

News Release: (Washington, DC) - Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN), with Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), celebrated National Voter Registration Month today by introducing the Pre-Registration of Voters Everywhere (PROVE) Act. Beyer’s legislation would allow young Americans over the age of sixteen to pre-register to vote, streamlining the voting process once they turn eighteen.

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