News from September 2015
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Avery Terry, age 23, of Laurel, Maryland, today to 181 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for robbery, using and brandishing a firearm during the robbery, and accessory after the fact to a second robbery resulting in death.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the closure of the Whiteoak Sink area effective now through March 31, 2016 to limit human disturbance to bat hibernacula and help hikers avoid interactions with bats. Park biologists will be monitoring the site throughout the winter collecting population...
By EPA Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce today announced its hearing schedule for the week of September 14.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: Halloween Open House Event on Hallows Eve.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today reviewed six bills authored by committee members to strengthen the Medicaid program by closing loopholes and eliminating fraud in the program. Next Friday, the Health Subcommittee will continue its effort to improve the Medicaid program with a hearing to review four more bills that will improve the program for beneficiaries.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Environment and the Economy Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), today held the first panel of a two-day hearing examining federal facility cleanups under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). CERCLA requires federal agencies...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: Alfonso Tellez Reception -Siglo de Oro Festival 2015 Poster Artist.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce today announced its hearing schedule for the week of September 14.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: (Richmond, California) -Richmond, CA -National Park Service Rangers are hosting a PARK(ing) Day event on September 18th. The event will be at 12264 San Pablo Avenue, Richmond, CA 94805 (Between Wendy's and William's Natural Foods).
By Interior Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: Berlin, MD - 2015 marks the 50th Anniversary of Assateague Island National Seashore and everyone is invited to the party! Enjoy an Entrance Fee Free 3-day Weekend in the Maryland District on Sept. 19, 20 and 21. Join us for a fun-filled weekend of programs and activities for kids and families to enjoy in both the Maryland and Virginia districts of Assateague Island National Seashore.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Avery Terry, age 23, of Laurel, Maryland, today to 181 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for robbery, using and brandishing a firearm during the robbery, and accessory after the fact to a second robbery resulting in death.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorney Maura K. O’Donnell, who handled the case, stated that beginning in 2012, the defendant and her associates filed fraudulent federal and New York State income tax returns for more than 49 individuals. The tax refunds were deposited onto debit cards, which were then used by Bishop and her associates to make purchases and withdraw cash.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew J. Galvin (619) 546-9721.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Jesus Velez, 21, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime, was sentenced to 66 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Charles J. Siragusa.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: Dakota R. Moss, 20, of Centralia, Illinois, was sentenced to 248 months in federal prison on Sept. 11, 2015, for burglarizing the Buchheit of Centralia farm and home supply store and stealing thirty nine (39) guns, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton...
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement announcing the support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) reached between the P5+1 nations and Iran...
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley stated that the Western District of Louisiana remembers all of those who lost their lives on 9/11 and who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country. Finley stated “This never gets easy. We all remember it clearly, where we were when we found out; the horror...
By EPA Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Environment and the Economy Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), today held the first panel of a two-day hearing examining federal facility cleanups under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). CERCLA requires federal agencies...
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement commemorating the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks...
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 11, 2015
News Release: Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury to an Intimate Partner was sentenced on September 9, 2015, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
