News published on Federal Newswire in September 2017

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Alice Award Luncheon of the National Women’s Party

News Release: Remarks Prepared for Delivery by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Alice Award Luncheon of the National Women’s Party Washington, D.C. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 Thank you, Lucy, for those kind remarks. Let me acknowledge the two other awardees today--Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator ...

Frontier Airlines Fined $1.5 Million for Violating Tarmac Delay Rule

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Frontier Airlines $1.5 million for violating the Department’s rule prohibiting long tarmac delays. The airline was ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations.

2017 Semi-Annual and June U.S. Airline Traffic Data

News Release: 2017 Semi-Annual and June U.S. Airline Traffic Data

SoCal ATF Agents Honored by the USA for Successful Execution of Violent Crime Investigations

News Release: LOS ANGELES - Sandra Brown, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California (CDCA), recognized 13 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) special agents today in a ceremony for their dedicated service and extensive investigations leading to the prosecution of violent criminals.

Seabrook Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession

News Release: Concord, N.H.- Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced that Pablo Acevedo, 31, of Seabrook, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty on Thursday to possessing a firearm while prohibited by federal law.

Energy Department Invests up to $32 Million to Improve Resilience of the Nation’s Power Grid

By DOE Newswire | Sep 15, 2017

News Release: This week, the Energy Department announced up to $32 million for seven Resilient Distribution Systems projects, which will support early stage research and development of next-generation tools and technologies that will further improve the resilience of the nation's electric grid. This is the second...

Houston Man Gets Massive Sentence for Sex Trafficking of Minors for Commercial Sex

News Release: HOUSTON - A 22-year-old Houston man has been handed a significant federal prison sentence following his convictions of trafficking two children under the age of 18 for commercial sex, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. Antonio Rasheed Benjamin aka “Papi P" pleaded guilty March 24, 2017.

Enjoy the Night Sky at the Preserve

News Release: Strong City, Kansas - Come see the night sky at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are not necessary.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to Three Years for $2.7 Million Bank Fraud

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - An Atlanta, Georgia man was sentenced today to three years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for his role in a bank fraud scheme that resulted in losses of approximately $2.7 million.

Jury Convicts Lawrence Man of Illegally Possessing a Firearm

News Release: BOSTON - A Lawrence man was found guilty yesterday by a federal jury in Boston of unlawful possession of a firearm.

Join BLM Bakersfield for Kern Valley Pride Day and National Public Lands Day

News Release: BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty helping the Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office beautify two popular sites as part of Kern Valley Pride Day, Sept. 16, and National Public Lands Day, Sept. 30.

National Public Lands Day at Soldier Meadows

News Release: WINNEMUCCA, NV. - On Sept. 30, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management, Black Rock Field Office will host a National Public Lands Day environmental event in the Soldier Meadows Area 60 miles north of Gerlach, Nevada. BLM staff are working in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nevada...

ATF National Firearms Examiner Academy Graduates its 17th Class of Firearm and Toolmark Examiner Trainees

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Firearms Examiner Academy (NFEA) graduated its 2016-2017 class of 11 men and women with apprentice/entry-level firearms and toolmark examiner skills today after a year-long training program conducted by ATF’s National ...

Sprague Fire Information: Friday September 15

News Release: The attached provides information about fires in Glacier National Park and surrounding areas.

Deep Gulch and Sheridan Creek channel rehabilitation project in-river work extended

News Release: WEAVERVILLE, Calif. - Construction on the Deep Gulch and Sheridan Creek channel rehabilitation project, 8 miles west of Weaverville, was delayed by the Helena Fire and in-channel work in the Trinity River has been extended to Sept. 30.

Lockport Man Charged With Heroin Death