News published on Federal Newswire in January 2018

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud, 26, of Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 264 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release for training with terrorists overseas and leading a terrorist plot.

Fiat Chrysler's Former Vice President for Employee Relations Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Pay Off Senior UAW Officials

News Release: The former Vice President for Employee Relations at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles LLC (“FCA" or “Fiat Chrysler") who served as the lead negotiator for, and administer of, the collective bargaining agreements between FCA and the UAW, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to commit violations of the Labor Management Relations Act, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider.

Hampshire County man sentenced for firearms charge

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - James Albert Slonaker, of Augusta, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 46 months incarceration for a firearms charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Delegation Hails Landmark Agreement for Life-Saving Road

By DOE Newswire | Jan 22, 2018

News Release: Interior Department, King Cove Sign Land Exchange Agreement

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area Accessible to Public during Government Shutdown

News Release: During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads and trails at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.

Berkeley County man sentenced for possessing child pornography

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Wesley Chalk, of Inwood, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 84 months incarceration, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for possession of child pornography, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Accessible to Public during Government Shutdown

News Release: During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, trails and the lake at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.

Martinsburg man sentenced for cocaine distribution

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Keon DeAngelo Parker, of Martinsburg, West Virginia was sentenced today to 46 months incarceration for cocaine distribution, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Supai Village Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Assaulting Officer

News Release: PHOENIX - Today, Herbert Dini III, 43, of Supai Village, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven P. Logan to one year of imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release. Dini had previously pleaded guilty to assault on a federal officer.

Goodlatte, Gowdy, Nunes Statement on New Text Messages from Top FBI Officials

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes (R-Ca.) released the following statement concerning the 384 pages of new text messages between top FBI officials...

Operations at Yellowstone during the government shutdown (1-22-2018)

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - In response to the lapse in federal appropriations, Yellowstone National Park is implementing its plan for a government shutdown.

Natchez Trace Parkway Accessible to Public during Government Shutdown

News Release: Tupelo, MS - During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, Natchez Trace Parkway will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air interpretive exhibits at Natchez Trace Parkway will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.

Obed Wild & Scenic River Accessible to Public during Government Shutdown

News Release: During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads and trails at Obed Wild and Scenic River will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.

Grijalva and Lowenthal Question BSEE’s Rewrite of Critical Offshore Oil and Gas Safety Rules

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, sent a letter late on Friday to Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke questioning Department proposals that would modify two offshore...

Bishop Statement on DOI Action to Construct Life-Saving Road in Alaska

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke signed a land-swap agreement to facilitate a life-saving road for the isolated community of King Cove, Alaska.

Voyageurs National Park Accessible To Public During Government Shutdown

News Release: International Falls, MN - During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads and trails at Voyageurs National Park will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.

Former government contractor sentenced for the sale of government property

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Richard Alan Millette, of Winchester, Virginia, was sentenced today to three years probation for the sale of government property, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Walden and Burgess on Senate Passage of Funding Measure, Historic CHIP Extension

By EPA Newswire | Jan 22, 2018

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Health Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) issued the following statement after the Senate’s vote to advance the Continuing Resolution (CR).

Jefferson County man sentenced for cocaine charges

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Ricardo Lewis, Jr., aka BOLO, of Ranson, West Virginia was sentenced today to five years probation for distributing cocaine, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

House Passes CR, Advancing Historic Extension of Funding for Children’s Health Insurance Program