News published on Federal Newswire in March 2020

News from March 2020


Assateague Island National Seashore is Modifying Operations to Implement Local Health Guidance

News Release: Berlin, MD - Assateague Island National Seashore is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NPS Office of Public Health, US Public Health Service and the Worcester County, Maryland Health Department. The health and...


Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is Modifying  Operations to Implement Local Health Guidance

News Release: THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA), in response to guidance from the State of California and Los Angeles County, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).


Niagara Falls Man Who Forced The Closure Of The New York State Thruway Charged With Possessing Multiple Bombs

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jose M. Gandia, 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, was charged by complaint with unlawful possession of a destructive device and unlawful possession of a shortened shotgun. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.


News Release: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in response to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Navajo Nation, States of Arizona and Utah, and county and community health departments, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jose M. Gandia, 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, was charged by complaint with unlawful possession of a destructive device and unlawful possession of a shortened shotgun. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.


National capital area parks are modifying operations to implement local health guidance

News Release: WASHINGTON - In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health departments in Virginia and Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and local health departments in the counties of Alexandria, Va., Allegheny, Md., Arlington, Va., Fairfax...


News Release: Baltimore, MD - Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, in accordance with Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of Maryland, and in an effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is announcing additional modifications to operations.


Hampton National Historic Site is Modifying Operations to Implement Local Health Guidance

News Release: Towson, MD - Hampton NHS, in accordance with Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of Maryland, and in an effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is announcing additional modifications to operations.


Secretary Perdue Statement on Coronavirus Rescue Package

News Release: (Washington, D.C., March 27, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed the CARES Act: “The passage of the Coronavirus response legislation will provide much needed relief to Americans across this country, especially workers ...


News Release: The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York entered orders in two separate civil actions, barring eight individuals and entities from continuing to facilitate the transmission of massive volumes of fraudulent robocalls to consumers in the United States, the Department of Justice announced ...


News Release: This week, the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice held hearings on social problems impacting public safety, specifically mental illness. The hearings were held over three days via teleconference. Each teleconference featured a panel of expert witnesses who provided ...


Agencies announce two actions to support lending to households and businesses

News Release: The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced two actions to support the U.S. economy and allow banking organizations to continue lending to households and businesses: * Allowing early adoption of a new methodology on how certain banking organizations are required to measure counterparty credit risk derivatives contracts; and * Providing an optional extension of the regulatory capital transition for the new credit loss accounting standard.


News Release: Thank you President Trump, Secretary Mnuchin, and our Congressional leaders of both parties for your work to pass today's historic legislation to bring much needed relief to the American people and our businesses. President Trump’s signing of the CARES Act today authorizes the rapid delivery of more than $2 trillion in critical aid for American workers, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces $22 Million in Grants  To Help Homeless Veterans Reenter the Workforce

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today the availability of approximately $22 million in Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) grants to provide services to reintegrate homeless veterans into meaningful employment and work to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that address the complex problems facing homeless veterans. The department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) administers the program.


U.S. Department Of Labor Publishes More Guidance for Workers and Employers Explaining Paid Sick Leave, Expanded Family and Medical Leave Benefits

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced more guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it takes effect on April 1, 2020.


U.S. Department Of Labor Publishes More Guidance for Workers and Employers Explaining Paid Sick Leave, Expanded Family and Medical Leave Benefits

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced more guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it takes effect on April 1, 2020.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces $22 Million in Grants  To Help Homeless Veterans Reenter the Workforce

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today the availability of approximately $22 million in Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) grants to provide services to reintegrate homeless veterans into meaningful employment and work to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that address the complex problems facing homeless veterans. The department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) administers the program.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.