News published on Federal Newswire in March 2020

News from March 2020


News Release: Joshua Tree National Park, in response to Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California, 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: DENVER - At the direction of United States Attorney General William Barr, United States Attorney Jason Dunn has directed his office to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of any fraud related to the Coronavirus crisis. U.S. Attorney Dunn has also appointed Executive U.S. Attorney J. Chris Larson...


News Release: MADISON, WIS. - U.S. Attorney Scott C. Blader of the Western District of Wisconsin today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or by sending a message to the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov.


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: The US-Canada land border serves as an economic engine that supports over $1.7 billion (USD) dollars in daily cross-border trade. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and Canada are temporarily restricting all non-essential travel across its borders. In each of our countries, we are encouraging people to exercise caution by avoiding unnecessary contact with others. This collaborative and reciprocal measure is an extension of that prudent approach.


News Release: En español The strong partnership and close cooperation between the United States and Mexico has allowed us to maintain a productive border environment. We value the health and safety of our citizens and keep that at the forefront of joint decisions made by our respective leaders regarding cross-border operations.


USDA Rural Development Now in Enterprise-Wide Remote Operational Status

News Release: Remote Status Protects the Health of Employees, Customers and the Greater Community (Washington, D.C., March 20, 2020) – Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand announced today that USDA Rural Development is implementing enterprise-wide remote operational status effective immediately. Rural Development leadership ...


Secretary Perdue Salutes the Heroes in the US Food Supply Chain

News Release: (You may play this video of Secretary Perdue speaking or on the image above to view Secretary Perdue’s message) Script: Good morning, I’m Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture for the United States Department of Agriculture. And this morning I just really want to speak from my heart to all you folks ...


Secretary Perdue Announces USDA Departmental Administration Leadership

News Release: (Washington, D.C, March 20, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of David Wu to serve as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Don Bice who has served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary in Departmental Administration since February 2018 will be departing federal service on March 27 after a career spanning at USDA for over two decades.


News Release: Attorney General William P. Barr is urging the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or by e-mailing the NCDF at disaster@leo.gov.


Coordinated central bank action to further enhance the provision of U.S. dollar liquidity

News Release: The Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Swiss National Bank are today announcing a coordinated action to further enhance the provision of liquidity via the standing U.S. dollar liquidity swap line arrangements.


Federal Reserve Board expands its program of support for flow of credit to the economy by taking steps to enhance liquidity and functioning of crucial state and municipal money markets

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday expanded its program of support for the flow of credit to the economy by taking steps to enhance the liquidity and functioning of crucial state and municipal money markets. Through the Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility, or MMLF, the Federal Reserve Bank of ...


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Dollar Tree Store For Trip and Fall Hazards at Alabama Location

News Release: FOLEY, AL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited national discount retailer Dollar Tree Store Inc. for exposing employees to safety hazards at a store in Foley, Alabama. The company faces $106,029 in penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Dollar Tree Store For Trip and Fall Hazards at Alabama Location

News Release: FOLEY, AL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited national discount retailer Dollar Tree Store Inc. for exposing employees to safety hazards at a store in Foley, Alabama. The company faces $106,029 in penalties.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.