News published on Federal Newswire in September 2017

News Release: Incident information. Photos of Hurricane Irma damage and response. Homestead, Fla. - National Park Service (NPS) teams of experts are working in parks throughout South Florida, the Caribbean, and along the Atlantic coast, coordinating the bureau’s response to Hurricane Irma. The NPS Eastern Incident...

New Plaque Honors Chief Carver Luigi Del Bianco

News Release: Keystone, SD - On Saturday, Sept. 16, the National Park Service unveiled a plaque to recognize Luigi Del Bianco as the Chief Carver of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Del Bianco was responsible for the refinement of expression on the four Presidential faces, including such challenging aspects of the sculpture as Jefferson’s lips and Lincoln’s eyes.

Fall Offerings at Congaree National Park

News Release: Fall Offerings at Congaree National Park.

USDA Assists Florida Children Affected by Irma

By USDA Newswire | Sep 16, 2017

Release: Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2017 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it is making it easier for Florida schools affected by Hurricane Irma to feed students during this time of great need. The measures will potentially impact over 1,800 schools and 1.4 million children.

Rankin Fire Update 9/16/2017

News Release: Rankin Fire Update. Sept. 16, 2017 - 7:00 am. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black. Shane Greer, Incident Commander. Information Center: (605) 574-1725. Email: RankinFireInfo@gmail.com. Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Note: This will be the final update for the Rankin Fire from Rocky...

Evacuation Warning Lifted for Apgar, West Glacier

News Release: Glacier National Park has lifted the evacuation warning for the Apgar and Headquarters area that was due to the Sprague Fire. The warning was lifted based on the recommendation of the Central Montana Type II Incident Management Team, who assumed control of the Sprague Fire on Tuesday. Favorable weather and moderated fire behavior contributed to the recommendation.

DHS Acting Secretary Elaine Duke visits Florida with President Trump to Assess Hurricane Irma Response and Recovery Efforts

News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke traveled to Fort Myers and Naples, Florida with President Donald J. Trump to meet with federal, state and local officials carrying out Hurricane Irma response and recovery efforts.

DHS Acting Secretary Elaine Duke Welcomes New U.S. Citizens during Constitution Week

News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 Duke Delivered the Keynote Address at a Naturalization Ceremony at the National Archives WASHINGTON – Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke addressed a group of new United States citizens at a naturalization ...

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program Enhances the Flood Claims Process and Extends Grace Period for Policy Renewals

News Release: Release Number: HQ-17-118 For Immediate Release FEMA News Desk Phone: 202-646-3272 WASHINGTON — To support the ongoing disaster recovery, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is enhancing the flood insurance claims process, and extending the grace period for paying policy renewal premiums for insured survivors affected by Hurricane Irma.

Hurricane Irma Response and Relief Operations Continue with Full Federal Capability

News Release: For Immediate Release FEMA News Desk Phone: 202-646-3272 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues coordinating the efforts of the federal family, working alongside state and local emergency responders to help address the immediate needs of survivors, following Hurricane Irma.

USDA: Help on Way for Households Hit by Irma

By USDA Newswire | Sep 15, 2017

News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2017 – American families coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma will receive much needed nutrition relief, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced. Notably, packages of American grown and produced nutritious USDA Foods will be available across hurricane-stricken areas in Florida.

Secretary Perdue: Japan Expands Market Access for U.S. Chipping Potatoes

By USDA Newswire | Sep 15, 2017

News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2017 – Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that Japan is expanding market access for U.S. chipping potatoes, resuming imports from Idaho for the first time in 11 years.

Four Men Sentenced for Engaging in Child Exploitation Enterprise

News Release: The last four men in a six-defendant conspiracy were sentenced yesterday for their role in a child exploitation enterprise, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel L. Lemisch of the Eastern District of Michigan.

Former Utah CEO Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

News Release: A former CEO of a Salt Lake City, Utah company pleaded guilty yesterday to tax evasion, announced Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney John W. Huber for the District of Utah.

Department of Justice Announces Changes to the Collaborative Reform Initiative

News Release: The Department of Justice today announced significant changes to the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) Collaborative Reform Initiative for Technical Assistance to better align the program with the principles outlined by the Attorney General in support of local law enforcement ...

A Message from Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Those Impacted By Hurricanes Irma and Harvey

News Release: https://www.justice.gov/opa/video/department-justice-s-response-hurricanes-harvey-and-irma Remarks of Attorney General Sessions regarding the Department of Justice response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Hello. This is Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Man Charged with Hate Crime for Using Stun Cane During Racially-Motivated Assault of Neighbor in Utah

News Release: A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah returned an indictment charging Mark Porter with violating 42 U.S.C. § 3631 by using force and the threat of force to injure, intimidate, and interfere with an African-American man because of his race after moving in nearby, announced John Gore, Acting Assistant ...

California Man Convicted for Role in the Illegal Sale of Black Rhinoceros Horns

News Release: Edward N. Levine was convicted yesterday for conspiracy to violate the Lacey and Endangered Species Acts and to a violation of the Lacey Act by knowingly selling black rhinoceros horns to an undercover agent from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), announced the Justice Department. Sentencing has been set for December 15. Levine’s co-defendant, Lumsden Quan, was sentenced in December 2015.

Jamaican National Sentenced to Prison in Connection with Lottery Fraud Scheme Based in Jamaica

News Release: A Jamaican citizen charged in connection with the operation of a Jamaica-based fraudulent lottery scheme was sentenced to two years in prison by the federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Department of Justice announced today.

Owner of Two New York Medical Clinics Sentenced to 84 Months for Her Role in $55 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme