News published on Federal Newswire in April 2020

News Release: FBI Media Alert: FBI Albuquerque to Host Live Twitter Chat on Recruiting.

APHIS Seek Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Dried True Potato Seed from the Netherlands

Release: The government of the Netherlands has requested USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of greenhouse grown, commercially-produced dried true potato seed for planting from the Netherlands into the continental United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk ...

Prevent wildfires on public lands

News Release: CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Spring-like weather and sunny days make for an inviting time to visit public land. As things warm up, please follow these simple tips on how you can do your part to prevent wildfires on your public lands.

USDA Designates Fayette County, Texas, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated Fayette County, Texas, as a primary natural disaster area. Producers who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.

Rochester Man Charged In Federal Court With Multiple Drug And Gun Charges

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that David Dixon, 38, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possessing cocaine with intent to distribute, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The charges carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of life, and a fine of $1,000,000.

U.S. Repatriates $300 Million to Malaysia in Proceeds of Funds Misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad

News Release: U.S. Repatriates $300 Million to Malaysia in Proceeds of Funds Misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad.

Greee Man Arrested And Charged With Enticing A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Joseph McGrain, 49, of Greece, New York, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum penalty of life, and a $250,000 fine.

APHIS Authorizes Importation of Fresh Citrus Fruit from China

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is authorizing the importation of five types of commercially producedfresh citrus fruit from China into the continental United States. After thorough analysis, APHIS scientists determined that pummelo, Nanfeng honey ...

APHIS Authorizes Importation of Fresh Citrus Fruit from China

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is authorizing the importation of five types of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China into the continental United States. After thorough analysis, APHIS scientists determined that pummelo, Nanfeng honey ...

Join the South Carolina State Parks, US Forest Service and National Parks for the 2020 South Carolina Virtual Campout

News Release: Contact: Greg Cunningham. Columbia, SC- Join park rangers from the National Park Service, US Forest Service and South Carolina State Park Service on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 for the 2020 South Carolina Virtual Campout. National Park Service and State Park Service in South Carolina are...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $34.85 Million to Mississippi Airports in Response to COVID-19

By US DOT Newswire | Apr 14, 2020

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $34,855,031 in airport aid to 73 airports in Mississippi to help respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This historic grant ...

Oversight and Financial Services Committee Chairs Seek Briefing on FDIC’s Readiness for Financial Crisis During Pandemic

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 14, 2020

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters, and Oversight Economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) seeking information on the agency’s preparedness for a financial crisis as coronavirus poses a threat to the stability of the nation’s economy.

West Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Offenses

News Release: New Haven - John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DENZIL STEWART, 25, of West Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny to approximately 37 months of imprisonment, time already served, and three years of supervised release, for firearm and drug possession offenses.

Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Being Felon in Possession of Firearm

News Release: BOSTON - A Brockton man pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

South Carolina Parks Virtual Campout

News Release: Join the South Carolina State Parks and National Parks for the 2020 South Carolina Virtual Campout.

Cactus Forest Loop will Close April 17 – May 5 for Continued Road Preservation Construction

News Release: Tucson, AZ - Road preservation construction continues in Saguaro National Park this month. Construction crews are finishing work in the park’s west district and are preparing to move to the east district at the end of the week. Visitors should expect potential delays in the east district starting April 16, 2020.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $152.48 Million to Missouri Airports in Response to COVID-19

By US DOT Newswire | Apr 14, 2020

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $152,485,486 in airport aid to 75 airports in Missouri to help respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This historic grant ...

NDTX Round-Up: April 3-9

News Release: SENTENCING - CONSTANCE MARIE KELLY. On April 6, Constance Marie Kelly, 56, was sentenced via VTC to 46 months for conspiracy to commit wire fraud for her role in a $1.4 million real estate title insurance scheme. Kelly, a former employee of real estate title company American Title, admitted that she...

Beaverton Man Charged with Participating in $65 Million Tax Evasion Scheme Involving Area Construction Companies

News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that a Beaverton, Oregon man has been charged for his role in one of the largest tax evasion schemes ever prosecuted in the District of Oregon. In this multiyear scheme, contracting companies, subcontracting companies, and their employees evaded more than $65 million in employment and income taxes owed to the IRS.

Local man sentenced to prison for distributing opioids on behalf of interstate drug ring