News from April 2018
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CHANGES ENTRANCE FEES TO ADDRESS INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS, IMPROVE VISITOR EXPERIENCE.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: Timothy Miller, 36, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was charged today by Information with one count of federal program bribery, announced United States Attorney William M. McSwain.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON-The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today released its 2018 Mobile Security Research and Development (R&D) Program Guide that introduces the technology projects, goals and objectives and their alignment with DHS and federal mobile security strategies and priorities.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: BISMARCK - U.S. Attorney Christopher C. Myers announced that on April 13, 2018, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of North Dakota hosted a National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Awards Ceremony to raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and to recognize individuals throughout the state who provide outstanding services to victims. Victim assistance awards were presented to the following individuals.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: Once a year we celebrate the people, parks, trails, historic sites, beautiful landscapes, and so many more remarkable places that are stars of the American heritage cared for by the National Park Service. We recognize National Park Week this year from Saturday, April 21st through Sunday, April 29th, and Chamizal National Memorial is offering multiple events to let the greater El Paso community join us in celebration.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: Chung Lam, age 39, of Sicklerville, New Jersey, was charged today by Information with 12 counts of failure to collect and pay taxes, in violation of 26 U.S.C. § 7202, announced United States Attorney William M. McSwain. Lam owned a C&L Labor, a company that provided temporary workers to other companies. Lam paid hundreds of its employees in cash, as “under the table" wages on which no employment taxes were withheld.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: HAMMOND- Dennis Wayne Stryjewski, 46 years old, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced before Hammond District Court Judge Philip Simon on his plea of distributing heroin, announced U.S. U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Senate Finance Committee Member Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) today urged U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer to ensure that U.S. trade agreements include strong copyright provisions, noting that robust and enforceable intellectual property protections are essential to American innovation and economic growth.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: (FAIRBANKS, Alaska) - The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with the U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK), will implement prescribed fires in the Donnelly Training Area (DTA) and the Gerstle River Training Area (GRTA) near Delta Junction starting as early as Tuesday, April...
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: Leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today introduced the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), a five-year bill to reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, provide long-term stability for the Nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American competitiveness and safety in aviation.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: Paul Abbate Named Associate Deputy Director of the FBI.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: Director Christopher Wray Returns from Overseas Travel.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: Devils Tower, WY. An updated climbing closure is in effect after Peregrine Falcons were observed in nesting behavior on the Southeast face of the Tower. Aggressive falcon activity, such as dive-bombing climbers on Meadows-to-Summit, the route most climbers take to reach the summit was reported to Rangers.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s termination.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Theodore Martin, age 54, and his wife, Arminda Martin, age 47, formerly of York County, Pennsylvania, were indicted by a federal grand jury for mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: FBI Director Christopher Wray Announces Three Senior Executives.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that Joshua Tree National Park will modify its entrance fees beginning June 1, 2018 to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs that enhance the visitor experience. Effective June 1, the park entrance fee will be $30 per vehicle or $25 per motorcycle. An annual park pass will cost $55.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: BUFFALO, NY - As the Department of Justice recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Attorney General Jeff Sessions yesterday announced the nationwide rollout of an initiative aimed at increasing awareness and reporting of sexual harassment in housing. The announcement includes an interagency...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: BIRMINGHAM - A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced an Albertville lawyer and former part-time municipal judge to 17½ years in prison on a child pornography crime, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: DENALI PARK, Alaska - The National Park Service announced today that Denali National Park and Preserve will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs that enhance the visitor experience. Effective May 1, 2019, the park entrance fee will be $15 per person. For 2019 ticket sales, visits that occur on or after the effective date will be at the new rate. A Denali-specific annual pass will cost $45.
