News published on Federal Newswire in May 2016

News from May 2016


Nelson Dikes Dam Safety Modifications Contractor to Mobilize

News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. -- The contractor selected to complete the Nelson Dikes Dam Safety Modifications, Johnson-Wilson Constructors, Inc., began mobilization to the site on May 26, 2016. Initial activities are anticipated to be limited to mobilization of equipment and materials, installation of dewatering...


USDA Extends Deadline for Recording Farm Structure

News Release: Gives Non-Family Farming Operations More Time to Restructure in Response to 'Actively Engaged' Farm Management Rule WASHINGTON, May 27, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a one-time, 30-day extension to the June 1 deadline for recording farm organization structures related to Actively ...


Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on the Latest Quarterly Agricultural Trade Forecast

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 27, 2016 - American farmers and ranchers continue to compete and win in foreign markets. Even in today's environment of lower commodity prices, abundant global supplies and a strong U.S. dollar, exports remain a key pillar supporting U.S. agriculture and rural communities. Today's quarterly ...


News Release: Mahmoud Amin Mohamed Elhassan, 26, of Woodbridge, Virginia, was indicted by a grand jury late yesterday on charges of conspiracy to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist organization; aiding and abetting the provision of material support to ISIL; and making false statements to the FBI.


News Release: Kristian Saucier, 29, of Arlington, Vermont, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill of the District of Connecticut to one count of unauthorized possession and retention of national defense information.


News Release: Chief Administrative Deputy and Sheriff’s Uncle also Indicted A county sheriff and two other men were indicted for their roles in the formation, marketing and operation of a private company and the concealment and misrepresentation of their involvement with the business, announced Assistant Attorney ...


News Release: The owner and president of a Miami-area consulting and staffing company was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for his role in a $2.3 million Medicare fraud scheme.


News Release: Minh Quang Pham, aka Amin, 33, was sentenced to 40 years in prison today in the Southern District of New York for terrorism charges based on Pham’s efforts in support of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), a designated foreign terrorist organization. On Jan. 8, 2016, Pham pleaded guilty to one ...


News Release: Three current and former Navy officers were charged in documents unsealed today for their roles in a massive bribery and fraud scheme involving a Navy contractor. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Laura E. Duffy of the Southern ...


U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez announces agreement in principle on a new contract for Verizon workers

News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez issued the following statement today regarding the ongoing labor dispute at Verizon: "Today, I am pleased to announce that the parties have reached an agreement in principle on a four-year contract, resolving the open issues in the ongoing labor dispute ...


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.