News from March 2020
By DOE Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $3 million for high-performance computing, modeling, and simulation projects to improve manufacturing processes. DOE will fund projects that aim to achieve national energy savings and improve or reduce the lifecycle energy consumption of the...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Billy Altidor (29, Wellington) and Evanie Louis (28, Wellington) to federal prison terms for their roles in conspiracy to commit theft of government funds and aggravated identity theft. Altidor was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, and Louis was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison. Each was also ordered to serve two years of supervised release and pay $93,685.60 in restitution.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: West Glacier, MT - Glacier National Park is announcing modifications to its winter operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 21, 2020, the Apgar Visitor Center and bookstore will close until further notice. The park will continue to provide visitor information through alternative means at the Apgar Visitor Center Plaza.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: Following guidance from the White House, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and recommendations from local and state public health authorities, and in consultation with the National Park Service (NPS) Public Health Service Office, Tumacácori National Historical Park will be temporarily closing the park visitor center and museum and suspending all public programming beginning Tuesday, March 17.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: Sentences Were 188 Months, 151 Months, and $2,500 Restitution.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (FAPLIC) is announcing modifications to its operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. Effective Wednesday, March 18...
By DOE Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
Release: Program Will Develop Advanced Computing Tools to Accelerate Discovery
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ga. - Two Columbus tax preparers guilty of federal wire fraud and identity theft charges were sentenced to prison for their crimes, said Charles “Charlie" Peeler, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. Keven Walker, 33, of Columbus, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: RALEIGH - The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., stands in support of law enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic and has stated.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: PITTSBURGH - United States Attorney Scott W. Brady today announced the appointment of a COVID-19 Fraud Coordinator to lead investigations into potential fraud schemes perpetrated as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains open, but is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of Tuesday, March 17, all special events and guided programs, including hikes, walks and talks, are canceled until further notice.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: BOULDER CITY, Nevada - A temporary emergency closure will go into effect for the Arizona Hot Spring Trail ladder within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, beginning March 17.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced that the United States filed a civil lawsuit against Andrew M. Berkowitz, M.D., of Huntington Valley, PA, for engaging in healthcare fraud and improperly distributing and dispensing controlled substances. The civil complaint relates to criminal...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Sharif El-Battouty, 45, of Puyallup, WA, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Harvey Bartle III to 30 years’ imprisonment and a lifetime of supervised release for engaging in a child exploitation enterprise and conspiracy to advertise child pornography.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: Fruita, CO - Colorado National Monument is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, Saddlehorn Visitor Center is closed until...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement regarding the continuity of office operations and defending against scams relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By DOE Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: PHOENIX - Technology’s pivotal role in advancing EM’s mission was the focus of a panel at the Waste Management Symposia.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: West Branch, IA - Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 18, 2020, Herbert Hoover National...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - The second of two Hudson County, New Jersey, men charged with conspiring to use drones to smuggle contraband, including marijuana, steroids, syringes, cell phones and cell phone equipment, into the federal correctional facility at Fort Dix, surrendered to authorities and appeared in court today, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2020
News Release: Obed Wild & Scenic River remains open at this time. However, in order to protect our visitors and employees and minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), all visitor centers will be closed until April 1. Visitor activities, including ranger-led programs and guided tours and activities are also suspended until further notice.
