News published on Federal Newswire in May 2020

News from May 2020


News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The former Director of Procurement for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and the president and chief executive officer of a government contracting firm pleaded guilty today to conspiring to bribe a public official.


Funding available to develop new water treatment technologies

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation is making up to $1 million available through its Desalination and Water Purification Research Program. This funding opportunity is seeking innovative and cost-effective new water treatment technologies. This unique, two-phase funding opportunity will have selected applicants pitch their new technology to technical experts this fall.


Northern Colorado Man Arrested for Possessing Pipe Bombs

News Release: DENVER - U.S. Attorney Jason R. Dunn announced that Bradley Bunn, age 53, from Northern Colorado, was arrested this weekend after being charged by criminal complaint with possession of illegal destructive devices, namely pipe bombs, which were found after a search warrant was executed at Bunn’s residence.


News Release: The Department of Justice today filed a Statement of Interest in a Virginia federal court concerning the First Amendment’s freedom of religion in support of Lighthouse Fellowship Church (Lighthouse), a congregation in Chincoteague Island, Virginia, that serves, among others, recovering drug addicts and former prostitutes.


ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers  And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.


ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers  And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.


ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.


Dos Individuos Acusados Por Carjacking Y Usar Un Arma De Fuego Durante Un Crimen Violento Que Resultó En La Muerte De Dos Mujeres Transgénero

News Release: San Juan, P.R. - El 1 de mayo de 2020, Juan Carlos Pagán Bonilla (Pagán) de 21 años, y Sean Díaz de León (Díaz) de 19 años fueron acusados por medio de una querella en el Tribunal Federal del Distrito de Puerto Rico por usar y portar un arma de fuego durante y en relación con un delito de violencia...


Northern Colorado Man Arrested For Possessing Pipe Bombs

News Release: DENVER - U.S. Attorney Jason R. Dunn announced that Bradley Bunn, age 53, from Northern Colorado, was arrested this weekend after being charged by criminal complaint with possession of illegal destructive devices, namely pipe bombs, which were found after a search warrant was executed at Bunn’s residence.


The Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest in Support of Church That Ministers to Underserved Communities

News Release: The Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest in Support of Church That Ministers to Underserved Communities.


News Release: Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is increasing recreational access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.


News Release: Henry Childs, National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency, is leaving the Department of Commerce for a new role promoting economic development in urban and distressed areas. I am very grateful to Henry for his three years of service to the Trump Administration and I wish him well in his new endeavors.


Update: The FBI Offers Reward in Fugitive Case

News Release: Update: The FBI Offers Reward in Fugitive Case.


Lowey, DeLauro Condemn Trump Administration’s Partisan Games During COVID-19 Pandemic

News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) and Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement after the White House announced Dr. Anthony Fauci would testify before Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee after blocking his appearance before the House Appropriations Committee.


Capitol Reef National Park to increase recreational access to  the North and South Districts

News Release: Torrey, UT - Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Capitol Reef National Park is increasing recreational access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.


Road Closures and Area Closures Announced for West End of National Mall on Sunday, May 3

News Release: Washington - The National Park Service and the United States Park Police in cooperation with local, state and federal law enforcement, public safety and transportation agencies, will implement road and area closures around the west end of the National Mall on Sunday, May 3 as security measures while President Trump is at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday evening.


E&C Leaders Commend Administration for Provider Relief in COVID-19 Hot Spots, Rural Areas

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced $22 billion in provider relief payments. This funding was provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


E&C Leaders Commend Administration for Provider Relief in COVID-19 Hot Spots, Rural Areas

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced $22 billion in provider relief payments. This funding was provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


E&C Leaders Commend Administration for Provider Relief in COVID-19 Hot Spots, Rural Areas

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced $22 billion in provider relief payments. This funding was provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


Murray Slams Trump Move to Replace Independent Government Watchdog With COVID-19 Investigations Underway

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement of a new nominee to serve as Department of Health and Human Services Inspector...