News from April 2017
By DOE Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The University of Maryland will continue operating its Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics - or TRIGA - research reactor thanks to lightly irradiated fuel provided by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) site in Idaho. In operation since 1973, the University’s 250-kilowatt research...
By EPA Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Maureen Ohlhausen, announced six internal reform initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and promoting transparency within the agency. Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the below statement following that announcement...
By DOL Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: Republican members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), are urging the Department of Labor (DOL) to further delay implementation of the fiduciary rule, which would force low- and middle-income families to pay more for retirement advice and make it harder for small businesses to offer their workers retirement options.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: The National Park Service has received the results of the first round of testing for a hazardous chemical, hexavalent chromium that was spilled into the Burns Waterway on April 11. Water and beach sand samples were taken by contractors working for the United States Environmental...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: HOUSTON - A 35-year-old Magnolia resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. Jose Jaime Solis Jr. pleaded guilty Nov. 17, 2016.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - An Ohio man who was responsible for numerous overdoses in Huntington in August 2016 was sentenced today to 18 years and four months in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Bruce Lamar Griggs, also known as “Ben" and “Benz," 22, of Akron, previously pleaded guilty to distribution of heroin.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Maureen Ohlhausen, announced six internal reform initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and promoting transparency within the agency. Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the below statement following that announcement...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: Skagway - Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will hold a town hall meeting to discuss fee increases in 2018. The meeting will take place at the Skagway Traditional Council building, 11th and Broadway, at 5:00 PM on Monday, May 15th and will include a public comment session.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - Anthony L. Burfoot, 48, of Norfolk, was sentenced today to six years in prison and ordered to forfeit $250,000 for conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, honest services wire fraud, conspiracy to obtain property under color of official right, obtaining property under color of official right, and perjury. Burfoot is currently suspended as the Norfolk City Treasurer and is a former Vice Mayor of Norfolk and City Councilman.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: APR 17 - BURLINGTON, Vt. - On April 17, Michael J. Ferguson Special Agent-in-Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, and the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Leander Hannibal, 39, of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to 37 months in...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: Two Akron men were sentenced to prison for selling fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja said.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MT. - Glacier National Park invites community members to discover the healing power of nature by celebrating Park Prescription (Rx) Day, April 23. Park Rx Day is part of National Park Week taking place from April 15 through April 23.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: Gregory J. Haanstad, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on Friday, April 14, 2017, Gerald W. Neigelsen (age: 73) of East Troy, Wiscosnin pleaded guilty to a one-count information charging him with making a false statement on Internal Revenue Service Form...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: VAN BUREN, MO: Join Park Rangers at Big Spring on Saturday, April 29th at 10 a.m. for a nature and wildflower hike that will be fun for the whole family. The ½- mile hike will begin at the Big Spring Lodge parking lot and follow the trails through the Big Spring area. Springtime is an exciting season...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: (MILES CITY, Mont.) - The BLM Matthews Recreation Area will be closed to the public from 6 p.m. April 24 until 6 p.m. April 26 for site maintenance and clean-up.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Maureen Ohlhausen, announced six internal reform initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and promoting transparency within the agency. Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the below statement following that announcement...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: Kimberly, Oregon - The picturesque Painted Hills will again be dotted with wildflowers this spring. The increase in snow this past winter marks favorable conditions for the famous yellow flowers John Day Chaenactis and Golden Bee Cleome to bloom in the Painted Hills area.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: PROVIDENCE - A year-long investigation to identify individuals allegedly possessing or trafficking firearms in and around the Chad Brown neighborhood of Providence, and/or allegedly using firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, resulted in the seizure of six firearms, including a machine ...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - New data from a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report issued today illustrates the need for improvements to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) oversight and support of states’ Medicaid program integrity efforts. As part of this oversight effort, CMS reviews areas at high risk for improper payments at the state level including provider enrollment, screening and personal care services.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - A federal judge has sentenced a Lexington man to life in prison, for illegally distributing drugs that caused an overdose death in Lexington.
