News published on Federal Newswire in March 2020

News from March 2020


News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, the Oversight Committee sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing grave concerns about widespread shortages of personal protective equipment, severe shortfalls with ventilators and other critical medical equipment, and a dangerous lack of hospital bed capacity.


Big Bend National Park Closes All Overnight Camping and Lodging

News Release: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX - In response to guidance from the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Governor Abbott, and Brewster County Commissioners, the National Park Service (NPS) today announced additional modifications to operations at Big Bend National Park in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).


Grassley on Phase 3 Coronavirus Economic Relief Package

News Release: I’m leading negotiations on tax and key health care issues as part of the third phase of economic relief to help workers, families and small businesses.


News Release: MIAMI, FLORIDA - Today, South Florida U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan joined the U.S. Attorneys for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to warn scam artists that they will vigorously pursue anyone trying to capitalize on the coronavirus pandemic...


News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei Appointed as Coronavirus Fraud Coordinator.


U.S. Attorneys and Florida A.G. Issue Warning Against Covid-19 Scam Artists

News Release: MIAMI, FLORIDA - Today, South Florida U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan joined the U.S. Attorneys for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to warn scam artists that they will vigorously pursue anyone trying to capitalize on the coronavirus pandemic...


Update for March 21, 2020: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is modifying operations to implement latest health guidance

News Release: Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, in response to the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and actions outlined by the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, is announcing additional modifications to operations to slow the spread of the novel...


News Release: Response Rate Map Shows Latest Data for Every Community Across U.S. Now Available Online.


News Release: Capulin, NM - Capulin Volcano 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 21, 2020 the Capulin Volcano National...


U.S. Attorney Urges Public to Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito of the District of New Jersey today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF at.


News Release: Singaporean Shipping Company Fined $1.65m for Concealing Illegal Discharges of Oily Water.


Wisconsin TSA officer finds a new way to “bring home the bacon”

Release: HAMBURG, Wis. - Bobbi Birk-LaBarge is an animal lover who owns eight dogs so when she spotted a loose pig on the side of a country road nibbling at the gravel, she pulled over to take a closer look.


U.S. Attorney Dunn To Lead Federal Effort To Protect Citizens Against Coronavirus Fraud; Urges Public To Report Suspicious Activity

News Release: Executive U.S. Attorney J. Chris Larson Appointed as Coronavirus Fraud Coordinator.


Montezuma Castle National Monument is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance (Camp Verde)

News Release: Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments are 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.


News Release: National Park Service News Release. Release Date: March 21, 2020. Contact: NewsMedia@nps.gov. Morristown National Historical Park Is Modifying Operations To. Implement Local Health Guidance. Morristown, NJ - Morristown National Historical Park (NHP), in response to Executive Order 107 issued by Governor...


SUMTER COUNTY, GEORGIA AND THE SUMTER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR  FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSES TO THE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

News Release: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SUMTER COUNTY, GEORGIA AND THE SUMTER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSES TO THE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.


News Release: United States Attorney Stuart To Personally Oversee Coronavirus Response in Southern District of West Virginia.


Peters & Murray Press Trump Administration to Report Key Metrics on Tests and Equipment in Coronavirus Response

News Release: Dear Mr. Vice President: We have noted the Administration’s announcements in recent days regarding additional measures to combat the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). We must be vigilant in our response to this pandemic and ensure we build the surge capacity necessary to care for all...


Grassley Update on Phase 3 Congressional Response to Coronavirus

News Release: Washington - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released the following statement regarding ongoing negotiations for a Phase Three congressional response to the coronavirus and its impact on the U.S. economy and public health. Grassley is leading the Senate’s tax policy and key health policy response, as well as policy helping the unemployed.


Modifying Operations to  Implement Latest Health Guidance

News Release: Death Valley, CA-Death Valley National Park, in response to Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California and the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).