News published on Federal Newswire in October 2016

News from October 2016


2017 Artist in the Parks Program Applications Being Accepted (Lake Powell)

News Release: The Southeast Utah Group of parks is now accepting applications for the 2017 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program.


2017 Artist in the Parks Program Applications Being Accepted (Moab)

News Release: The Southeast Utah Group of parks is now accepting applications for the 2017 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program.


2017 Artist in the Parks Program Applications Being Accepted (Cortez)

News Release: The Southeast Utah Group of parks is now accepting applications for the 2017 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program.


News Release: Last week law enforcement within the Central District of California suffered multiple tragedies as peace officers were victimized by senseless violence. The murders of Sergeant Steve Owen of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and Officers Jose Gilbert Vega and Lesley Zerebny of the Palm Springs...


News Release: Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch today released the following statement regarding yesterday’s shooting in Palm Springs, California: “Our nation’s heart is broken yet again by the appalling act of violence that claimed two brave law enforcement officers on Saturday. Officers Jose Gilbert Vega and Lesley ...


News Release: Harkers Island, NC -Cape Lookout National Seashore remains closed to the public due to Hurricane Matthew (in accordance with 36CFR 1.5). This decision is to ensure the safety and protection of the public, park staff, and facilities.


News Release: In honor of Theodore Roosevelt's fascination with wildlife as well as the third annual Bat Week 2016 (October 24-31), here at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site we'll be exploring the intriguing lives of bats! Join us for a free ranger-lead presentation along with activities and crafts for kids on Sunday 10/16 and Sunday 10/23 at 1pm. This program is for explorers of all ages!.


OSHA urges storm recovery workers, public to be vigilant, aware of hazards in aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

News Release: ATLANTA – Florida’s emergency workers, employers and the public at-large face potentially serious hazards as they begin to recover from Hurricane Matthew, and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging vigilance during the cleanup.


Archeology and the US Armory Grounds (October 22, 2016)

News Release: In conjunction with the National Park Service Centennial, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park invites the public to participate in a special presentation titled “Archeology and the US Armory Grounds" on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at 2:00 PM. This 60 minute program will provide visitors with an overview...


OSHA urges storm recovery workers, public to be vigilant, aware of hazards in aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

News Release: ATLANTA - Florida's emergency workers, employers and the public at-large face potentially serious hazards as they begin to recover from Hurricane Matthew, and the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging vigilance during the cleanup.


News Release: DAYTON - A U.S. District Court jury convicted Carlos Pavon, 42, an illegal alien from Honduras, of conspiring with others to bring more than 2.5 kilograms of heroin hidden in the frame of a car into the Miami Valley.


News Release: Baxter, Marion, Searcy, Newton, Boone, and Carroll counties all had teams of excited Special Olympics participants yesterday at Tyler Bend. About 260 participants enjoyed the cool morning activities which included a scavenger hunt, Frisbee golf, bocce ball, and a softball throw, followed by a picnic...


News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 Today Secretary Johnson, along with Deputy FEMA Administrator Joe Nimmich, briefed by phone Secretary Clinton and Mr. Trump on Hurricane Matthew's expected impact and the federal response to support the Governors of impacted states.


News Release: In English Cơn bão lốc Matthew đang tiến tới Hoa Kỳ và Thống đốc các tiểu bang Florida, Nam Carolina và Bắc Carolina đã lần lượt tuyên bố tình trạng khẩn cấp ở tiểu bang của họ. Thống đốc tiểu bang Georgia đã tuyên bố tình trạng khẩn cấp ở 13 quận hạt và ban hành lệnh sơ tán cho các cư dân miền ven biển. ...


News Release: In English Pandan Siklòn Matthew ap apwoche sou peyi Etazini, Gouvènè Florida, South Carolina, ak North Carolina yo te deklare yon Eta Ijans pou eta yo. Gouvènè Georgia a te deklare yon Eta Ijans pou 13 konte epi li te pase lòd pou rezidan k ap viv sou lakòt yo deplase. Pandan siklòn Matthew, pi gwo ...


News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 The U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) is confident that the Russian Government directed the recent compromises of e-mails from US persons and institutions, including from US political organizations. The recent disclosures of alleged hacked ...


News Release: A federal grand jury sitting in the District of Columbia returned an indictment yesterday against a former attorney, charging her with conspiracy, securities fraud, obstruction of justice and failure to timely file tax returns and pay taxes, all federal offenses, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo, head of the Justice Department’s Tax Division. She also was charged with first-degree fraud, a District of Columbia offense.


News Release: The owner of a Tampa, Florida, home health agency was convicted by a federal jury for her participation in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and money laundering scheme. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney A. Lee Bentley III ...


News Release: Today, the Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) announced the launch of the National Domestic Violence and Firearms Resource Center’s Safer Families, Safer Communities website. The website is a project of the newly-established resource center, designed to support the implementation and enforcement of domestic violence firearm prohibitions to reduce firearm-involved domestic violence and homicide.


News Release: Used Hong Kong Shell Company to Hide More Than $2.6 Million A Michigan man pleaded guilty today to charges of filing a false tax return, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo, head of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade of the Eastern District of Michigan.