News published on Federal Newswire in December 2018

News from December 2018


News Release: During the lapse in appropriated funds emergency medical response will be extremely limited and backcountry cabin permits will not be issued. All regulations are enforced. No drones are allowed in the park. All camping, speed and traffic regulations are enforced. Sunrise reservations are still required...


Davenport Man Sentenced to 210 Months in Prison for Methamphetamine and Firearms Offenses

News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa -On Dec. 18, 2018, Corey Alan Taylor, age 30, of Davenport, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey to 210 months in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release for methamphetamine and firearms charges announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum.


News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman-designate Nita M. Lowey has released a legislative package that will reopen the federal government and end the Trump Shutdown. The legislation is expected to be considered in the House on January 3. The full text of the legislation is available at the links below.


News Release: Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is releasing data regarding the very high number of referrals being made for medical care of arriving migrants by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to medical providers along the Southwest Border.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page proposed rule on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Dec. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.




News Release: Park officials announced today that several areas in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks closed effective 6 p.m. on Monday, December 31. The parks are being forced to take this action for health and safety concerns.