News from January 2018
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 22, 2018
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Angel Vega, age 43, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pled guilty to Possession With Intent To Distribute Cocaine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2, punishable by not less than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $10,000,000.00 fine, or both.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 22, 2018
News Release: Gunnison, CO - 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, lookouts, and trails at both Black Canyon and Curecanti will remain accessible to...
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 22, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today praised Senate passage of the longest ever extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), through fiscal year (FY) 2023, and delaying three of Obamacare’s most egregious taxes - the medical device tax through 2019, the Cadillac tax through 2021 and the Health Insurance Tax (HIT) in 2019.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 22, 2018
News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced today that an Oregon woman has been sentenced for embezzling approximately $300,000 from the Skagway Traditional Council, which is a federally recognized tribal organization.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 22, 2018
News Release: Crescent City, Calif - 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. Most park roads, lookouts, and trails at the Redwood National Park unit of Redwood National and State Parks, will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited. However, access may change without notice.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 22, 2018
News Release: A Grosse Pointe Park resident was convicted today by a jury on charges of wire fraud, transportation of hazardous material, and false statements in a scheme involving the distribution of body parts, some that tested positive for diseases, including HIV and hepatitis, announced United States Attorney Matthew Schneider.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 22, 2018
News Release: Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement today on the Trump Administration’s announcement of tariffs on imported solar panels and cells.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 22, 2018
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, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials at Joshua Tree National Park, will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 22, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - As Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke signed the land transfer order today opening a section of wilderness in Alaska’s Izembek National Wildlife Refuge to road construction, Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) said the move - particularly alongside Zinke’s recent lawless tweeting...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 21, 2018
News Release: Point Reyes Station, CA - 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, lookouts, trails at Point Reyes National Seashore, will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 21, 2018
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, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument, will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 21, 2018
News Release: Ventura, CA - 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 trails and campgrounds at the five islands within Channel Islands National Park will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 21, 2018
News Release: Ashford, WA - 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. At Mount Rainier National Park, many areas will be accessible, but additional visitor services will not be available.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 21, 2018
News Release: PORT ANGELES, WA - 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, lookouts, and trails at Olympic National Park, will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 20, 2018
News Release: HOMESTEAD, Fla. --- Due to the lapse in federal appropriations, the National Park Service (NPS) is unable to fully staff the properties under its management. It is not feasible to close or otherwise prohibit all access to NPS properties. Under these circumstances, the planned and current accessibility...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 20, 2018
News Release: HOMESTEAD, KEY WEST AND OCHOPEE, Fla - Due to the lapse in federal appropriations, the National Park Service (NPS) is unable to fully staff the properties under its management. It is not feasible to close or otherwise prohibit all access to NPS properties. Under these circumstances, the planned and current...
By US DOT Newswire | Jan 20, 2018
News Release: Due to a lapse in funding, the FAA will only continue “exempt" activities such as air traffic control and safety inspections. There will be no impact to safety or safety oversight for the traveling public.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 20, 2018
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the Trump Shutdown marking the end of President Trump’s first year in office...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 20, 2018
News Release: MOOSE, WY-In response to the lapse in federal appropriations, Grand Teton National Park is implementing its plan for a government shutdown. Government-operated facilities in the park will be closed. Visitors will be able to access the park, though no visitor services will be available.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 20, 2018
News Release: HOMESTEAD, KEY WEST AND OCHOPEE, Fla - Due to the lapse in federal appropriations, the National Park Service (NPS) is unable to fully staff the properties under its management. It is not feasible to close or otherwise prohibit all access to NPS properties. Under these circumstances, the planned and current...
