News published on Federal Newswire in November 2017

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the National Park Service (NPS) today announced that the NPS has resumed normal operations and public tours at the visitor center and Castillo San Cristóbal area of San Juan National Historic Site. Castillo San Felipe del Morro is expected to...

Marin Public Meeting for Muir Woods Parking & Shuttle Reservation System & MOU Update

News Release: The Muir Woods parking and shuttle reservation system, launching Jan. 16, 2018, is designed to improve visitor experience and enhance the protection of park resources. Updates on the NPS/County of Marin Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and other Redwood Creek Watershed projects will also be provided.

Pallone Denounces Pai’s Proposal to Undermine Net Neutrality

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today in response to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal to repeal net neutrality rules that were approved in 2015 and ensure that all internet content is treated equally...

Orchard Park Pain Doctor Arrested; Charged With Using Patient Names Fraudulently To Obtain Controlled Substances

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Dr. Paul Biddle, 53, of Amherst, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with obtaining controlled substances through fraud and identity theft. The drug charges carry a maximum possible term of four years in prison, while the identity theft charges carry a maximum possible term of five years in prison.

Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Iranian National For Conducting Cyber Attack And $6 Million Extortion Scheme Against HBO

News Release: Defendant Leaked Confidential Information Regarding HBO Original Series, “Game of Thrones," and other Popular HBO Original Programming.

East Windsor Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Heroin

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JHOVANY VALDES, 41, of East Windsor, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 63 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for trafficking heroin.

#SubOversight to Examine Post-Breach Consumer Identity Verification Practices

By EPA Newswire | Nov 21, 2017

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations scheduled a hearing for Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at 10:15 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Identity Verification in a Post-Breach World."

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Charge

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Damar Currie, 42, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of cocaine, before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $2,000,000 fine.

Barrasso Applauds NRC Decision to Increase Uranium Recovery License Terms

By US DOT Newswire | Nov 21, 2017

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) decision to increase uranium recovery license terms from 10 years to 20 years.

Brockport Kindergarten Teacher Arrested On Child Pornography Charges; Investigators Looking For Assistance From The Public

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Roland Yockel, II, 30, of Hilton, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with receipt and distribution of child pornography. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Park Loop Road closes to motor vehicles for the season

News Release: BAR HARBOR, MAINE - The Park Loop Road will be closed to motor vehicles for the season starting on Dec. 1, with the exception of the two-mile section from the Sand Beach entrance station to Otter Cliff Road (accessible via Schooner Head Road in Bar Harbor) and the Jordan Pond area (accessible via...

Blackburn, Latta Schedule Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Tech Business Practices and Consumer Protection

By Commerce Newswire | Nov 21, 2017

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) scheduled a joint subcommittee hearing for Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Algorithms: How Companies’ Decisions About Data and Content Impact Consumers."

Walden, Blackburn on the FCC’s Net Neutrality Announcement

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC -Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) put forward their plan on Net Neutrality rules.

Owner of Two Miami Home Health Agencies Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Role in $74 Million Medicare Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: The owner and operator of two defunct Miami home health agencies was sentenced today to 80 months in prison for her role in a $74 million conspiracy to defraud the Medicare program.

MS-13 Leader Convicted by Federal Jury of RICO Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - A federal jury has convicted an MS-13 gang leader of racketeering conspiracy, following a two week trial in Boston.

HEARING: #SubHealth to Conduct Check-Up on Implementation of #CuresNow

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), announced a hearing for Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Implementing the 21st Century Cures Act: An Update from FDA and NIH."

Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China

By USDA Newswire | Nov 21, 2017

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 130,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2017/2018 marketing year.

Joel Bradburne is PPPO’s New Deputy Manager

News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - Joel B. Bradburne has been promoted to deputy manager of EM’s Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO).

National Park Service Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Peak-Season Entrance Fees at 17 Parks