News published on Federal Newswire in November 2020

News from November 2020


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Nov. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Reaches a Consent Decision with Isaiah Michael Perry for Packers and Stockyards Act Violations

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision against Isaiah Michael Perry (Perry) of Bethpage, Tenn., on Oct. 14, 2020, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 80 months in prison for three felony charges in connection with his possession of firearms and ammunition on three different days in April and May of 2019, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.


News Release: CHICAGO - Two men have been indicted on federal firearm offenses for allegedly trafficking multiple handguns from Indiana to Chicago.


News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-A Tigard, Oregon man pleaded guilty today to stealing Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits announced U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams.


Former Elkhart, Indiana Resident Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Financing of Terrorism

News Release: Former Elkhart, Indiana Resident Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Financing of Terrorism.


Animal Care Posts Transcripts from Recent Animal Welfare Act Bird Standards Listening Sessions

Release: Nov. 09, 2020-Animal Care is making available the written transcripts from three recent virtual listening sessions focused on Animal Welfare Act (AWA) standards for birds. The transcripts from the September 29th, October 7th, and October 15th, listening sessions are available on the Animal Care website.Animal ...


News Release: Memphis, TN -Princess Terry, 27, has been sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for healthcare fraud and aggravated identity theft, and has also been charged with wire fraud and making a false statement in connection with a loan application. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney announced the sentence and the new unsealed complaint today.


4 Cincinnati individuals charged in human trafficking conspiracy

News Release: CINCINNATI - Four individuals facing human trafficking conspiracy and attempt charges made their initial appearances in U.S. District Court today. Each of the defendants is charged with a crime punishable by a mandatory minimum of 10 years up to life in prison.


Veterans, Gold Star families, and 5th-graders visit parks for free

News Release: DEATH VALLEY, CA - Veterans, Gold Star families, and 5th-grade students can visit Death Valley National Park and many other federal lands for free, under a new Department of the Interior policy. Everyone is welcome to visit the park for free on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 in honor of Veterans Day.


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau is very proud of the hundreds of thousands of census takers who performed their duties professionally and efficiently and were responsible for one of the highest national address resolution rates in census history - 99.98%. The Census Bureau knows of no attempts to systemically...


High Ranking MS-13 Gang Member Facing Federal Firearms Charges After Nightclub Shooting

News Release: High Ranking MS-13 Gang Member Facing Federal Firearms Charges After Nightclub Shooting.


Fire danger in Yellowstone is LOW

News Release: * The parkwide fire danger has been reduced to LOW due to autumn precipitation.


Postponement of the Kobuk Valley and Cape Krusenstern Subsistence Resource Commission Meetings (Kotzebue)

News Release: Kotzebue, AK - The November 10th Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC) meeting for Kobuk Valley National Park and Cape Krusenstern National Monument has been postponed due to the passing of a long time SRC member. The staff of Western Arctic National Parklands joins with the family and community in grieving this loss.


Jefferson County man admits to role in drug conspiracy

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Shaquan Omar Richardson, of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, has admitted to his role in a drug conspiracy that spanned several states, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.


Release: Washington - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry (DPI) announced their plans for combatting the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Charleston County, South Carolina. In June, APHIS and DPI confirmed ...


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced on Friday, November 6, 2020, that DEREK NOLAN, a/k/a “Pop," age 25, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana was charged in a ten-count indictment by a federal grand jury. In Count 1, NOLAN is charged with a conspiracy to distribute and possess...


News Release: HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Following the passing of Tropical Storm Eta, Biscayne National Park will reopen on Nov. 10 at 9 a.m., and the Biscayne National Park Institute will resume operations.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that ACDANE CAMPBELL, age 24, a resident of Jamaica, was charged by a grand jury on November 6, 2020, in a 1-count Indictment for Conspiracy to Commit Mail and Wire Fraud.


Justice Department Reaches Settlement with the Town of Irmo, South Carolina, to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Against Homeowner with Disability

News Release: WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department announced today that the Town of Irmo, South Carolina, has agreed to pay $25,000 to a homeowner with a disability as part of a settlement agreement resolving the government’s Fair Housing Act (FHA) lawsuit.