News published on Federal Newswire in December 2020

News Release: In accordance with National Park Service policy, this incident is under review and was referred to the NPS Office of Professional Responsibility, our internal affairs unit, for a thorough investigation. That investigation will include interviews with the officers, those involved, and any other witnesses...

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.6 Million to Support Polymer and Plastic Material Research and Education in Pittsburg, Kansas, Opportunity Zone

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas, to provide instrumentation and equipment to the newly established National Institute...

Diligent TSA Officers Use Training, New Technology and Instincts at SJU To Uncover Fraudulent Identification and Criminal Behavior

By Homeland Newswire | Dec 29, 2020

Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - New technology and diligent TSA employees at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport led to the arrest of three and the deportation of three others recently.

NPS Announces Passing of Former NPS Director Gary Everhardt

News Release: WASHINGTON - Former National Park Service Director Gary Everhardt passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 following a battle with COVID-19 and just days after his beloved wife, Nancy died on December 23. He was 86 years old.

Helena man appears on allegations of sexually exploiting children and receiving child pornography

News Release: MISSOULA - A Helena man appeared in court today on allegations of sexually exploiting children and receiving child pornography in Missoula and Lewis and Clark counties, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said.

ICE removes Mexican fugitive wanted in Sonora for possession for military firearms

By Homeland Newswire | Dec 29, 2020

News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), removed Miguel Donato Aviles-Yocupicio, a Mexican national wanted in his country for carrying firearms and being in possession of firearm cartridges, on Dec. 29.

Hardy County man appears on drug charges

News Release: ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA - Kenneth Allan Evans, of Moorefield, West Virginia, was arrested today and appeared in federal court to face drug charges, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Iowa City Man Sentenced to Prison for Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa - On Dec. 22, 2020, United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Junior Emilio Roldan Marin, age 34, of Iowa City, to 66 months in prison for Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum. Following his prison term, Roldan Marin was ordered to serve three years of supervised release as well as pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks Announce Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2021

News Release: Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks will waive their entrance fee on six days in 2021. The fee-free days are part of the Trump Administration’s unprecedented commitment to increase access, promote recreational opportunities, improve visitor facilities and conserve natural and historical treasures in national parks for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people. The six entrance fee-free days for 2021 will be.

United States Attorney David J. Freed Announces Resignation

News Release: HARRISBURG - United States Attorney David J. Freed, of Camp Hill, PA, has announced his resignation effective midnight Jan. 1, 2021. Mr. Freed is departing the office after serving for more than three years as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, which...

U.S. Attorney's Office Collects $9,055,193 in Civil and Criminal Actions for U.S. Taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2020

News Release: Indianapolis - Acting United States Attorney John E. Childress announced today that the Southern District of Indiana collected $9,055,193.32 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2020. Of this amount, $2,195,355.91was collected in criminal actions and $6,859,837.41was collected in civil actions.

Additional Charges Filed Against Suburban Chicago Couple in Federal Child Labor Trafficking Investigation

News Release: CHICAGO - A federal investigation into child labor trafficking has resulted in additional criminal charges against a couple residing in a Chicago suburb who allegedly forced two undocumented Guatemalan children to provide labor and services for the couple’s private financial gain.

Wyden Statement on the Disbursement of Unemployment Benefits

News Release: Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement on the disbursement of unemployment benefits...

Sioux City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography

News Release: Defendant possessed images of children under the age of 12 engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Chairman Neal Urges Standalone Vote on CASH Act in the Senate

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) blocked approval of the CASH Act and instead introduced different legislation that combines the $2,000 checks with unrelated provisions regarding internet policy and elections...

NIST Awards Nearly $4 Million to Support Metals-Based Additive Manufacturing

News Release: GAITHERSBURG, Md. - The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology has awarded nearly $4 million in grants to help accelerate the adoption of new measurement methods and standards to advance U.S. competitiveness in metals-based additive manufacturing (AM).

Make Every Bite Count: USDA, HHS Release Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025

By USDA Newswire | Dec 29, 2020

Release: WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 29, 2020 - Nutrition in America took a major step forward today with the publication of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Jointly published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) every five years, the guidelines provide science-based...

2020 Census Paid Temporary Workers

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau released the total number of 2020 Census paid temporary workers that earned any pay Dec. 13 - Dec. 19, 2020. The data tables include national totals for all 50 states and the District of Columbia by Census Bureau regional geography. A weekly number of paid temporary workers for Puerto Rico is also available. The weekly release will occur 10 days after the end of the weekly period.

Iowa City Man Sentenced to Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa - On Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Darnell McConnell II, age 36, of Iowa City, to 100 months in prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum. Following his prison term, McConnell was ordered to serve three years of supervised release as well as pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

Additional details released regarding the December 27 law enforcement incident at Petroglyph National Monument