News from April 2020
By EPA Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to adopt a $200 million telehealth program to support health care providers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were appropriated as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Ocean Springs, Miss. - Gulf Islands National Seashore is coordinating with state and local governments to incorporate their guidance into operational decisions for the seashore is announcing additional modifications to operations effective Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, the following remain open in Mississippi at this time.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: As Iowa navigates these uncharted waters, employers want to do what it takes to re-open their doors with full employment and make the economy roar again.
By DOL Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators (N95 FFRs). The action marks the department’s latest step to ensure the availability of respirators and follows President Donald J. Trump’s Memorandum on Making General Use Respirators Available.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
Release: WASHINGTON, DC - A federal TSA employee passed away after contracting COVID-19 on April 2, 2020.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Fruita, CO - Colorado National Monument, in response to guidance from Mesa County Public Health Department, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), House Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA), Senate HELP Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senate Finance Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) released a joint statement today calling for additional Congressional action to ensure that COVID-19 treatment is free of cost for everyone and that people have the opportunity to sign up for health insurance...
By USDA Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
Release: Invasive rodents on islands, predators eating livestock, vultures pecking at property, birds colliding with airplanes. Wildlife damage can take many forms. As such, wildlife managers need a variety of tools to help reduce damage.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Today, House and Senate Democratic health leaders strongly urged the Trump Administration to put American families first and establish a general Special Enrollment Period (SEP) so that people affected by the coronavirus pandemic can sign up for health coverage. House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank...
By State Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Dear Mr. Vice President: There is mounting evidence that the critical shortages of surgical masks and other personal protective equipment are being exacerbated by the unregulated export of such medical supplies from the United States. There are first-hand news reports of traders and profiteers diverting...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Four bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Joseph Simons today urging increased vigilance and enforcement actions against scams as the recently signed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is implemented.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Washington - As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the U.S. produce industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Southern Sun LLC. The company, operating from New Jersey, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 14 produce sellers in the amount of $744,685 from February 2018 through November 2018.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that more than $159 million in Department of Justice grants are available to help communities address America’s drug addiction crisis.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Fort Payne, Ala. - Little River Canyon National Preserve, in response to guidance from the Alabama Department of Public Health, has modified operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: $1,567,287 Available to Assist Idaho Agencies.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Hattiesburg, Miss. - Iva Lacey, 44, of Waynesboro, was sentenced Wednesday by Senior U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett to 30 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release and a $5,000 fine, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Michelle A. Sutphin with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Today, House and Senate Democratic health leaders strongly urged the Trump Administration to put American families first and establish a general Special Enrollment Period (SEP) so that people affected by the coronavirus pandemic can sign up for health coverage. House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank...
By DOE Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Four bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Joseph Simons today urging increased vigilance and enforcement actions against scams as the recently signed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is implemented.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - U.S. Attorney Michael Bailey today announced that nearly $60 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities address public safety by supporting successful reentry of adult and juvenile offenders into their communities.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2020
News Release: RENO, Nev. - George Wyatt Elms and Travis Klyn made their initial appearances today for allegedly conspiring to steal dozens of firearms from a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL), announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada and Acting Special Agent in Charge Frederic D. Winston for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
