News published on Federal Newswire in April 2020

News from April 2020


Peters, Stabenow Back Whitmer’s Call to Waive Cost-Sharing Requirements for Federal Assistance to Battle Coronavirus

News Release: Dear Administrator Gaynor: We write in support of Governor Whitmer’s request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) waive all cost-share requirements for assistance, under President Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration (4494-DR) for the State of Michigan on March 27, 2020 in response to the...


Department Of Justice Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

News Release: DETROIT - U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout the week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.".


News Release: WASHINGTON - With families encouraged to stay at home due to the nationwide health crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration is asking Americans to keep prescription medications safe and secure until they can properly dispose of them.


News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania joins with the Justice Department to raise public awareness of victims’ rights in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.


Department of Justice Commemorates National Crime Victims' Rights Week

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - U.S. Attorney Grant C. Jaquith joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout the week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.".


COMMITTEE LEADERS DEMAND CHANGES TO EPA’S POLICY RELAXING ENFORCEMENT DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior and Environment Chairwoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) sent a letter today to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler...


Wyden Requests Answers on Trump Signature on Checks

News Release: Dear Secretary Mnuchin: I am concerned by reports that Economic Impact Payments to Americans will be delayed by the unprecedented decision to print “President Donald J. Trump" on the checks, as well as conflicting reporting on how this decision was made. You stated during an interview that this decision...


U.S. Attorney’s Office Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

News Release: CHICAGO - John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today announced an observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s observance celebrates victims’ rights, protections and services, and features the theme, “Seek Justice ~ Ensure Victims’ Rights ~ Inspire Hope.".


Department of Justice Commemorates National Crime Victims' Rights Week

News Release: CONCORD - New Hampshire U.S. Attorney Scott W. Murray joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout the week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.".


Release: Washington, D.C. - The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 (RSr3b2) in a single variety of geranium plants located in a Michigan greenhouse. This particular type of Ralstonia ...


Reclamation to implement Klamath River flushing flow for salmon health

News Release: KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Bureau of Reclamation, in coordination with PacifiCorp, plans to increase flows below Iron Gate Dam to reduce the risk of disease for coho salmon in the Klamath River.¿


News Release: Ashford, WA- National park enthusiasts who are “parked" at home don’t have to miss out on National Park Week (NPW). Mount Rainier National Park is celebrating NPW through social media. From Junior Ranger Day to Bark Ranger Day, and all the days in between, there is a day everyone in your family will want to celebrate!.


News Release: BOSTON - The former men’s soccer coach at the University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), has agreed to plead guilty in connection with his involvement in a scheme to use bribery and fraud to facilitate the admission of applicants to UCLA.


News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-Kelvin Valentino McDuffie, 34, of Supai, Arizona, pleaded guilty today for assaulting an in-custody defendant in the Hatfield Federal Courthouse in Portland.


CMS Takes Important Step to Help Patients Access Non-COVID-19-related Care

News Release: CMS Takes Important Step to Help Patients Access Non-COVID-19-related Care.


News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Billy B. Sanders, 37, of Rochester, New York, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to being a felon in possession of ammunition, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.


News Release: Jorge Salcedo admits to receiving $200,000 in bribes to facilitate the admission of two students to the University of California at Los Angeles.


Release: A TSA officer at Orlando International Airport (MCO) alerted the Orlando Police Department at 9:25 this morning that a passenger in the checkpoint had a gun in his carry-on bag. The 26-year-old man faces criminal charges for carrying a firearm in a place prohibited by law.


Chipotle Mexican Grill Agrees to Pay $25 Million Fine to Resolve Charges Stemming from More Than 1,100 Cases of Foodborne Illness

News Release: Southern California-Based Company Agrees to Pay Largest-Ever Fine in a Food Safety Case and Implement a Comprehensive Food Safety Compliance Program.


DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMEMORATES NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK

News Release: BILLINGS - U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout the week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.".