News published on Federal Newswire in September 2016

News from September 2016


Outer Banks Group Facilities Reopening after Tropical Storm Hermine (Manteo)

News Release: National Park Service facilities on the Outer Banks are reopening after closure from Tropical Storm Hermine.


News Release: FBI Announces Florida Man Charged with Transmitting Threatening Communications.


Six-Day Search Effort Locates Missing Hiker

News Release: After a friend reported an overdue hiker, a multi-agency search and rescue team located him near Willow Creek Canyon in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. After six days out in the elements, he was dehydrated and sunburned, but otherwise in good health.


News Release: National Park Service facilities on the Outer Banks are reopening after closure from Tropical Storm Hermine.


Outer Banks Group Facilities Reopening after Closure from Tropical Storm Hermine

News Release: National Park Service facilities on the Outer Banks are reopening after closure from Tropical Storm Hermine.


News Release: Facilities and services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will begin to reopen Sunday, September 4, post Tropical Storm Hermine.


News Release: Harkers Island, NC -The Tropical Storm Hermine has moved through the area. Today, the National Park Service assessed most of island locations for damage, for safety hazards, and that park resources are protected. Most of the park will re-open tomorrow, September 4, 2016.


#CuresNow: A Labor of Love

News Release: This weekend represents a holiday - and a long weekend - for many. As we approach Labor Day, we’d like to thank all of the passionate patient advocates for their work on behalf of H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act.


News Release: This weekend represents a holiday - and a long weekend - for many. As we approach Labor Day, we’d like to thank all of the passionate patient advocates for their work on behalf of H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act.


News Release: Harkers Island, NC -The Harkers Island Visitor Center (HIVC) and Beaufort Visitor Information Center (BVIC) at Cape Lookout National Seashore have re-opened as of Noon today. However, all island locations will remain closed for the duration of Saturday, Sept. 3, as park staff conduct limited park assessments today, dependent on conditions.


News Release: This weekend represents a holiday - and a long weekend - for many. As we approach Labor Day, we’d like to thank all of the passionate patient advocates for their work on behalf of H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act.



Rangers Continue Search for Rene Dreiling

News Release: MOOSE, WY - Grand Teton National Park is conducting an aerial and ground search for missing person Rene Dreiling this morning, Sept. 3, 2016. Approximately 55 searchers joined the Teton Interagency Contract Helicopter in the search for Mr. Dreiling in the Cascade Canyon, Hanging Canyon, and Table...


Outer Banks Group to Begin Reopening of Facilities and Services on September 4 (Manteo)

News Release: Facilities and services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will begin to reopen Sunday, September 4, post Tropical Storm Hermine.


News Release: Facilities and services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial will begin to reopen Sunday, September 4, post Tropical Storm Hermine.


News Release: Nexstar Must Divest Seven Broadcast Television Stations in Six Markets to Upfront Buyers Approved by the Department The Department of Justice announced today that it will require Nexstar Broadcasting Group to divest seven broadcast television stations in order to proceed with its $4.6 billion acquisition ...


News Release: A federal jury in Greenville, North Carolina, has convicted Oceanic Illsabe Limited, Oceanfleet Shipping Limited and two of their employees of violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), obstruction of justice, false statements, witness tampering and conspiracy, announced Assistant Attorney ...


News Release: A Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, man was sentenced today to serve 240 months in prison for engaging in a child exploitation enterprise and production of child pornography, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney James A. Lewis of the Central District of Illinois and Special Agent in Charge Sean Cox of the FBI’s Springfield, Illinois, Division.


News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the July 2016 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data. U.S. exports of goods and services increased to $186.3 billion in July from $182.9 billion in June – the largest monthly increase ...


Statement of US Labor Secretary Perez on August employment numbers

News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the August 2016 Employment Situation report released today: “As we head into Labor Day weekend, the August employment report shows that we’re continuing a steady recovery. Thanks to the grit and determination of ...