News from May 2018
By State Newswire | May 29, 2018
Release: The constitution establishes the state as secular and affirms the separation of religion and state. It provides for freedom of religion and equality before the law without distinction as to religion. It prohibits “denominational propaganda" that inhibits national unity. The government maintained its...
By State Newswire | May 29, 2018
News Release: The constitution guarantees freedom of religion and its public expression and prohibits compelling participation in religious ceremonies. Roman Catholicism is the state religion and state ceremonies often include Catholic rituals. Religious groups have to apply to the government to build a public place...
By State Newswire | May 29, 2018
Release: The constitution provides for freedom of religion and worship, including the right to choose and change one’s religion. The government continued to limit the number of visas for foreign representatives of religious groups based on historical trends, the relative size of the group, and the president’s...
By State Newswire | May 29, 2018
News Release: The constitution designates Islam as the state religion, requires citizens to be Muslim, and requires public office holders, including the president, to be followers of Sunni Islam. The constitution provides for limitations on rights and freedoms “to protect and maintain the tenets of Islam." The law...
By DOJ Newswire | May 29, 2018
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Dustin Lee Hall, age 31, of Savanna, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), punishable by not less than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $10,000,000 fine, or both.
By Interior Newswire | May 29, 2018
News Release: With the second year of a white sturgeon fishing season opening June 15, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area staff remind anglers of park rules.
By State Newswire | May 29, 2018
News Release: The constitution provides citizens with “the right and freedom to believe or not to believe in religion." The government officially recognizes four religious umbrella groups - Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and the Bahai Faith - and generally requires other religious groups to affiliate with one of these...
By DOJ Newswire | May 29, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON - Inchcape Shipping Services Holdings Limited and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, Inchcape) have agreed to pay $20,000,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly overbilling the U.S. Navy under contracts for ship husbanding services, the Department of Justice announced today. Inchcape is a marine services contractor headquartered in the United Kingdom.
By State Newswire | May 29, 2018
Release: The Basic Law of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) grants residents freedom of religious belief, freedom to preach and participate in religious activities in public, and freedom to pursue religious education. The law also protects the right of religious assembly and the rights of religious...
By USDA Newswire | May 29, 2018
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 231,248 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations. Of the total 28,048 metric tons is for delivery during the 2017/2018 marketing year and 203,200 metric tons is for delivery during the 2018/2019 marketing year.
By Labor Gazette | May 28, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement today regarding Memorial Day: “On Memorial Day, Americans keep a promise to forever honor the courage, bravery, and patriotism of America’s fallen heroes. Through solemn observances and in quiet moments, we honor ...
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2018
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Robert Prag, age 46, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and Snaysha Russell, age 27, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, both pled guilty to Misprision Of A Felony, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 4, punishable by not more than 3 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine, or both.
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2018
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Bruce Aaron Bardesis, age 53, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C), punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000.00 fine, or both.
By DOJ Newswire | May 26, 2018
News Release: The FBI is Seeking Information From a Bank Robbery in Hialeah.
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2018
News Release: Do you enjoy meeting people from around the world? Do you love history? Are you a fan of national parks? Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park seeks enthusiastic and dedicated local volunteers to join our team! Volunteer opportunities include.
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2018
News Release: Saguaro National Park News Release. June 2018. Contacts: Saguaro West - Richard Hill (520) 733-5158, 2700 N. Kinney Rd. Saguaro East - Melanie Florez (520) 733-5151, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Saguaro National Park June Program Schedule. Saguaro National Park is offering a variety of walks and talks that...
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2018
News Release: Activities Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in June.
By DOJ Newswire | May 26, 2018
News Release: FBI Atlanta Field Office Announces the Line of Duty Death of Our Special Agent in Charge David J. LeValley.
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2018
News Release: A hiker reported overdue was found in the Lost Palms Oasis area late Friday afternoon. 36 year old, New Zealand native, Claire Nelson had been reported overdue by friends on Friday morning. Searchers from Joshua Tree National Park Search and Rescue, Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept and California Highway Patrol launched an immediate search.
By State Newswire | May 26, 2018
News Release: Senator Travels to Venezuela to Secure the Release of Utah Native and His Wife
