News from June 2017
By DOE Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today issued the following statement after President Trump announced his intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: Jacksonville, FL - The Justice Department today announced a settlement with the city of Jacksonville, to resolve allegations that the city violated the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act when it refused to allow the development of permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities in its Springfield neighborhood.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), announced a hearing for Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 10:15 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Examining the Role of the Department of Health and Human Services in Health Care Cybersecurity."
By EPA Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), announced a hearing for Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 10:15 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Examining the Role of the Department of Health and Human Services in Health Care Cybersecurity."
By DOE Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it has approved a long-term application to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the first offshore project, Delfin LNG, LLC (Delfin). Exports in the amount of 1.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas are approved from Delfin’s proposed offshore Louisiana floating LNG terminal in the Gulf of Mexico.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after President Trump announced that he intends to withdraw from the landmark Paris Climate Accord...
By DOE Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it is honoring additional commitments to 10 previously selected Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) awardees for a total of $20 million. These projects are part of an evaluation process that has worked to ensure best practices and good governance principles are applied consistent with the new Administration’s policy directives.
By EPA Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today issued the following statement after President Trump announced his intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Shawn Woods, 25, of Buffalo, NY, with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, butyryl fentanyl, furanyl fentanuyl, and heroin; maintaining a drug involved premises;...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: Pecos, NM: - The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited brings its expertise in fly-tying to Pecos National Historical Park the weekend of June 17th-18th. Drop by the park visitor center between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for hands-on fly-tying practice and to learn more about this artful tradition.
By EPA Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after President Trump announced that he intends to withdraw from the landmark Paris Climate Accord...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Senator Dianne Feinstein today awarded the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery to Mariposa County Sheriff’s Deputy Rudy Mirelez who exhibited exceptional courage in saving and protecting others and whose heroic actions were above and beyond the call of duty.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that HOWARD HAMMER, 45, of New Milford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 30 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in an extortion scheme.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, chaired by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), today announced a hearing for Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Disrupter Series: Improving Consumer’s Financial Options With FinTech."
By DOE Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after President Trump announced that he intends to withdraw from the landmark Paris Climate Accord...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Yellowstone National Park will begin to issue free day ride permits to individual users who take stock on park trails in 2017. This is a change as the park has not issued day ride permits in the past. The purpose of the free permits is to help the park understand where, when, and how many individual stock users visit Yellowstone. Park rangers may ask to see users’ permits during rides on trails.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: June 10: Wildflower Walk (NHA). The Craters of the Moon Natural History Association will be offering a wildflower walk led by retired park ranger, Douglass Owen. Donations will be accepted to assist schools with travel expenses for field trips. Pack a lunch to be eaten in the field, wear sturdy shoes...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: Luis Villa De Leon, of Reading, PA, was charged today by Indictment with illegal reentry after deportation, announced Acting United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen. The indictment alleges that on or about Dec. 14, 2016, Villa-De Leon, an alien, and native and citizen of the Dominican Republic, was found in the United States after having been deported from the United States on or about Oct. 10, 1999, July 26, 2000, and Sept. 27, 2006.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, chaired by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), today announced a hearing for Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Disrupter Series: Improving Consumer’s Financial Options With FinTech."
