News from March 2020
By DOE Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) is in regular communication with energy sector partners across the government and energy industry. CESER will continue to coordinate with interagency and energy sector partners to closely monitor any threats or potential threats to the energy system.
By DOL Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor is requesting nominations for members to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH).
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: Regarding Covid-19 And Criminal Activity. HAMMOND- “We are in the midst of a national emergency. The good citizens of Indiana are concerned. They are concerned about their health, their families and friends, their children’s schools, their jobs, and the economy, among other things. One thing that should...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: In Separate Case, Maggie Valley Man Operating a Methamphetamine Lab out of His Residence Is Sentenced to 17 Years.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: On the morning of Aug. 23, 2019, Illinois State Trooper Nicholas Hopkins, 33, was killed in the line of duty while attempting to execute a state search warrant in East St. Louis, Illinois. On Wednesday, a federal grand jury in East St. Louis returned an eight-count indictment charging Christopher R. Grant, 46, with several federal crimes, including using a firearm to murder Trooper Hopkins in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: “As our communities take extraordinary measures to confront the coronavirus outbreak, some may view this as an opportunity to prey on the public’s fears and anxieties. The Department of Justice is now focused on cybercrime, sale of counterfeit goods, treatment scams and other healthcare and investment scams arising from the pandemic. My office will aggressively prosecute anyone engaged in this kind of activity," said U.S. Attorney Lelling.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: BOSTON - A Dominican national pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to aggravated identify theft and to falsely using the Social Security Number of another.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: UI Quick Facts. Unemployment insurance is a state-federal partnership in which states normally fund the first 26 weeks of benefits out of state trust funds, with federal support for administrative costs. Many aspects of UI are set in state law. Who qualifies normally? Eligibility varies from state to...
By Interior Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: Kimberly, Oregon - John Day Fossil Beds 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 20, 2020, the Thomas Condon Paleontology and Visitor Center at John Day Fossil Beds is closed. Park restrooms, trails, and overlooks will remain open.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: Concord - U.S. Attorney Scott W. Murray of New Hampshire today announced that more than $65 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities combat human trafficking and serve adults and children who are victimized in trafficking operations.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 95 parcels totaling 45,445.76 acres at its May 2020 quarterly oil and gas lease sale. The proposed parcels are located in Chaves, Eddy and Lea counties...
By DOE Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) is in regular communication with energy sector partners across the government and energy industry. CESER will continue to coordinate with interagency and energy sector partners to closely monitor any threats or potential threats to the energy system.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the arrest and charging by criminal complaint of Lavern Lee Renninger (60, Zephyrhills) with attempted online enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. If convicted, Renninger faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years, and up to life, in federal prison and a potential life term of supervised release.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: Kennesaw, GA - Due to extremely high visitation and a lack of space for hikers, cyclists, and vehicles to maintain social distancing with each other, the Mountain Road is closed to vehicular traffic at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Hikers are still allowed to walk the Mountain Road. Private...
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today outlined economic policies within committee jurisdiction that he’s working on to address the harm caused by the coronavirus pandemic and exacerbated by the Trump administration’s ongoing failure to ensure adequate testing.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: Tampa, Florida - Florida’s three United States Attorneys today joined with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to warn scam artists that they will vigorously pursue anyone trying to capitalize on the coronavirus pandemic by cheating Florida consumers, especially the state’s vulnerable elders. The federal law enforcement team is now actively collaborating and cooperating with the state’s top prosecutor team in a concerted effort to stop the scams relating to coronavirus.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: Sand Creek Massacre 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 03/19/20, Sand Creek Visitor Centers and WNPA Park Stores are closed until further notice. The remainder of the park, however, will remain open during regular hours; Thursday through Monday, 9am to 4pm.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge James S. Moody has sentenced Derrick Coleman (41, New Port Richey) to 18 years and 4 months in federal prison for bank robbery. As part of his sentence, the court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $5,000, the proceeds of the bank robbery.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind- Indianapolis District Office Assistant Special Agent in Charge J. Michael Gannon and United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced today, federal criminal charges against 35 individuals for their role in two separate drug trafficking rings.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 19, 2020
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA - Today, Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) called on Department of the Treasury (Treasury) Secretary Steven Mnuchin to extend the federal tax filing deadline to line up with the recently announced payment deadline of July 15, 2020 as the country continues to grapple with...
