News from April 2020

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: MISSOULA-A Missoula man who admitted he illegally possessed a firearm and ammunition was sentenced today to 15 months in prison and three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Timothy Anthony, 38, a prior convicted felon residing in Henderson, was charged Thursday in a federal criminal complaint with unlawfully possessing firearms, including an AR-15 style rifle, ammunition, and a body armor vest, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada, Special Agent in Charge Patrick Gorman for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and City of Henderson Police Chief Thedrick Andres.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), introduced the bipartisan “Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications...
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
Release: Flight loads at airports across the country have dropped dramatically because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that’s not stopping TSA from keeping the traveling public and homeland safe and secure.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Medford, Oregon - The Bureau of Land Management Medford District is one of several partners recognized for work on the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project. The 2020 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award recognized the project for its outsized impact on the preservation and interpretation of the state’s heritage. The award is given each year by the Oregon Heritage Commission.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), introduced the bipartisan “Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications...
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
Release: BOISE, Idaho - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Boise Airport (BOI) discovered a loaded firearm in the carry-on luggage of female traveler ticketed for travel to San Francisco International Airport Friday morning.
By State Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Washington-Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement in commemoration of the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, in coordination with the State of Arizona, announces limited boat access to Lake Powell that meets CDC guidelines, state and local health department orders for COVID-19 precautions, and Quagga mussel prevention efforts. The health and safety of park visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners remains the top priority. Visitors are urged to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) unveiled a report recommending that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) take aggressive action to enhance the cybersecurity of its Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) and other information systems...

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Dear Acting Secretary Wolf and Administrator Gaynor...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Ranking Member Greg Walden (R-OR) introduced the bipartisan “Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act of 2020“ in the House...

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement after the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided clarity that certain hospitals are eligible for relief through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Takila Shauntel Carpenter, age 34, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee was sentenced to 180 months’ imprisonment, and 5 years of supervised release for Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Court Prohibits Dallas Health Center from Touting “Ozone Therapy" as a COVID-19 Treatment.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) unveiled a report recommending that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) take aggressive action to enhance the cybersecurity of its Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) and other information systems...

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that James Oliver Young, 51, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and production of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty...

By DOE Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement after the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided clarity that certain hospitals are eligible for relief through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

By EPA Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement after the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided clarity that certain hospitals are eligible for relief through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 24, 2020
News Release: Norfolk, VA - U.S. Marshals are asking for the public’s assistance in locating an armed and dangerous gang member wanted on firearms charges related to several incidents around Hampton Roads over the past two weeks.