News from September 2017
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will be participating in the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre’s (EADRCC) 17th Consequence Management Field Exercise in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, September 24-29, 2017.
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 President Trump Has Designated September 2017 As National Preparedness Month WASHINGTON - Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke today released the following statement on the kickoff of National Preparedness Month: "Hurricane ...
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: For Immediate Release FEMA News Desk Phone: 202-646-3272 The federal family’s coordinated efforts support survivors as they start down the road to recovery WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners continue to mobilize ...
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the award of $5.6 million in Scientific Leadership Award (SLA) grants to five Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The City University of New York – John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Howard ...
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON — As part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ongoing efforts to support state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, Acting Secretary Elaine Duke today announced final allocations of $288 million ...

By USDA Newswire | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2017 -- USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced a number of immediate actions as well as long-term plans for ensuring Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey have access to food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

By USDA Newswire | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: (Albany, NH, Sept. 1, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today administered the oath of office to Tony Tooke, who became the 18th Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, in a ceremony at White Mountain National Forest. Tooke has worked for the Forest Service since age 18 – with 37 total years of service – and until today was the Regional Forester for the Southern Region.

By USDA Newswire | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 2017) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s selection of three individuals for key positions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The president announced Gregory Ibach as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP), Bill Northey as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), and Stephen Vaden as USDA’s General Counsel.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center (St. Vincent) and its partner, CHRISTUS Health (CHRISTUS), have agreed to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by making illegal donations to county governments, which were used to fund the state share of Medicaid payments to the hospital, ...

By Fed Newswire | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday adopted a final rule to enhance financial stability by requiring U.S. global systemically important banking institutions (GSIBs) and the U.S. operations of foreign GSIBs to amend qualified financial contracts to prevent their immediate cancellation or termination if the firm enters bankruptcy or a resolution process.

By Labor Gazette | Sep 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement on the August 2017 Employment Situation report: “This month’s jobs report reflects the continued economic strength and optimism spreading across the United States. Since January, 1.2 million jobs have been added to the economy.
By DOE Gazette | Sep 1, 2017
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Sep 1, 2017
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 1, 2017
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 1, 2017
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 1, 2017
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 1, 2017
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 1, 2017
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 1, 2017
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 1, 2017
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.