News from August 2020
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 3, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) introduced legislation to provide financial relief to millions of American families facing the burden of high health care costs. The proposal would reduce the current 7.5 percent income threshold for the medical expense deduction to 5 percent for years 2020 and 2021, and make the 7.5 percent income threshold permanent for all other years.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 3, 2020
News Release: Email: 2020.pinehollow@firenet.gov. Summary: Crews continue to make excellent progress on the Pine Hollow Fire. The northern, eastern, and southern edges of the fire showed decreased activity, and crews are preparing plans to repair areas impacted...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2020
News Release: GREAT FALLS - A man accused of leading a large methamphetamine and heroin trafficking ring and distributing drugs from a Great Falls pre-release center was sentenced today to 160 months in prison followed by 5 years supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 2, 2020
News Release: Bottom line: After weeks of rioting and nightly attacks on federal officers and property, activity in the vicinity of the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse continues in an overall trend of diminishing violence as a result of the increased cooperation between state and federal law enforcement. In stark ...
By Labor Gazette | Aug 2, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.
By Labor Gazette | Aug 2, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2020
News Release: East Beach Road Fire Status: Acres Burned: 84 acres. Cause: Human Caused Under Investigation. Engines: 9. Tenders: 2. Helicopters: 3. Hand Crews: 8. Heavy Equipment: 2. Fallers: 6. Containment: 15%. Total personnel: 225. Incident Summary: On Wednesday July 29 at 4 pm a wildfire was discovered just north of East...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2020
News Release: Email: 2020.pinehollow@firenet.gov. Summary: Cloud cover from yesterday helped with suppression efforts by not allowing extreme fire activity to develop early in the day. On the north, crews made valuable progress on the most active portion of...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2020
News Release: HOMESTEAD, Fla. - On Sunday, August 2 at 9 a.m. Biscayne National Park has reopened after the passing of Hurricane Isaias.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2020
News Release: St. Marys, GA - Cumberland Island National Seashore is cancelling all ferry service to and from Cumberland Island on Monday, August 3rd and the island and mainland facilities will be closed due to the forecast of severe weather with Tropical Storm Isaias. The ferry will be running on Sunday August 2nd...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2020
News Release: SAVANNAH, GA - Fort Pulaski National Monument will temporarily close on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 due to the forecast of severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Isaias. The park will remain closed until after the storm has passed and re-open once damage assessments have been made and the park is deemed safe for visitation.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 1, 2020
News Release: Bottom line: After weeks of rioting and nightly attacks on federal officers and property, activity in the vicinity of the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse continues in an overall trend of diminishing violence as a result of the increased cooperation between state and federal law enforcement. In stark ...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 1, 2020
News Release: United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Roman Perales, age 22, was sentenced in federal court today in Omaha, Nebraska, for assault with intent to commit any felony and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 1, 2020
News Release: SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, SC - Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site will temporarily close starting on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 in preparation for Hurricane Isaias for the safety of visitors and staff.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 1, 2020
News Release: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve re-opened Piñon Flats Campground on Wednesday, June 17, as part of phase 2 of their reopening plan to further increase recreational access following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 1, 2020
News Release: CRATER LAKE, OREGON - With the increased fire danger in Southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park will go into stage one fire restrictions. The outlook is for above normal significant wildland fire potential for the next several months.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 1, 2020
News Release: Based on recent Hurricane Isaias forecasts, the Outer Banks is likely to receive significant impacts from the storm early next week. To help ensure the safety of its visitors and staff, facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore will be closed starting Sunday, August 2.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 1, 2020
News Release: Release Date: Aug. 1, 2020. Contact: e-mail us. Canaveral National Seashore Prepares for Hurricane Isaias. Canaveral National Seashore will close the park and beaches within the boundary beginning Saturday, August 1st, in preparation for hurricane Isaias. With the safety of employees and visitors being...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 1, 2020
News Release: FBI Seeks to Identify Individuals Tested for COVID-19 at New Braunfels, Texas Healthcare Facility.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 1, 2020
News Release: HARKERS ISLAND, NC - In an effort to ensure the safety and protection of the public, park staff, and facilities, Cape Lookout National Seashore will close today at 5:00 P.M., based on the impending threat of Hurricane Isaias.
