News published on Federal Newswire in November 2020

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) introduced the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020, bipartisan legislation to help a greater number of Americans successfully save for a secure retirement. The bill builds on the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 to further improve workers’ long-term financial wellbeing.

Brady: Growth, Vaccine Developments Will Continue to Rebuild Economy

News Release: Brady: Growth, Vaccine Developments Will Continue to Rebuild Economy.

House Chairs Seek Accounting of Political Appointees Burrowing into Career Positions at Dozens of Agencies

News Release: Today, House Committee Chairs sent a letter to 61 federal agencies requesting information on conversions of political appointees to civil service positions during the Trump Administration.

House Chairs Seek Accounting of Political Appointees Burrowing into Career Positions at Dozens of Agencies

By EPA Newswire | Nov 25, 2020

News Release: Today, House Committee Chairs sent a letter to 61 federal agencies requesting information on conversions of political appointees to civil service positions during the Trump Administration.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.45 Million to Make Water System Infrastructure Improvements Needed to Support Economic Development and Disaster Resiliency in Georgetown, South Carolina

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.45 million grant to the city of Georgetown, South Carolina, to make water infrastructure improvements needed to support commercial and industrial growth following destruction caused by Hurricane Florence. The EDA grant will be matched with $364,740 in local funds.

New Technology in Place at Orlando Melbourne International Airport

By Homeland Newswire | Nov 25, 2020

Release: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun using a state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner in the security checkpoint at Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB).

Virtual The Enlightenment: Eighteenth Century Curiosity about Nation-Building, Science, Exploration and Jefferson’s Role in this Phenomenon

News Release: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop announces the next virtual “In Their Footsteps" guest speaker series event. Junius Rochester will present “The Enlightenment: Eighteenth Century Curiosity about Nation-Building, Science, Exploration and Jefferson’s Role in this Phenomenon" on our youtube page at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time, Sunday, December 20.

Grand Jury Indicts A Previously Convicted Bank Robber For Escaping from Federal Prison And Committing Two Robberies, Including Another Bank Robbery

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has indicted Joseph Licata, 52, of Buffalo, NY, on charges of bank robbery, entering a bank with intent to commit a larceny, Hobbs Act robbery, and escape from custody. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.

Brady Statement on the Passing of Former Ways and Means Member Jim Ramstad

News Release: Brady Statement on the Passing of Former Ways and Means Member Jim Ramstad.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.4 Million to Support Commercial Fishing Workforce Development Efforts and Increase Economic Diversification in American Samoa Opportunity Zone

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.4 million grant to the American Samoa Government, Pago Pago, American Samoa, to support commercial fishing workforce development and economic diversification efforts. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone, will create 50 jobs and generate $2 million in private investment.

California Man Sentenced to Prison for Misbranding and Smuggling Conspiracy Involving Online Sale and Distribution of Unapproved Drugs Obtained from Overseas

News Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A resident of Murrieta, California, was sentenced yesterday in federal court for one count of conspiracy to smuggle misbranded drugs into the United States and introduce them into interstate commerce, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

Holiday Season at Lassen Volcanic

News Release: MINERAL, CA - Lassen National Park Highway (CA State Hwy 89), which is the main road through Lassen Volcanic National Park, has closed for the winter. However, the park remains open throughout the year for visitors to recreate responsibly in their public lands. Those planning to visit during the winter months should plan ahead by checking the weather and the park website before venturing to the park.

Former Credit Union Employee Sentenced For Embezzlement

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Nov. 24, 2020, Kaylyn Wolfe, age 32, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to one day of imprisonment and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C.

BLM seeks comment on Judith project area Environmental Assessment

News Release: (LEWISTOWN, Mont.) - The Bureau of Land Management and Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument is accepting public comment on a preliminary environmental assessment which describes options for addressing land health between the Judith River and Judith Mountains or “Judith to Judith" project area in north central Montana.

Brady: Trump Economy Again Smashes Expectations With Largest Single Quarter of Economic Growth in History

News Release: Brady: Trump Economy Again Smashes Expectations With Largest Single Quarter of Economic Growth in History.

Carper on EPA’s Proposal to Weaken Pollution Standards for Vessels

By US DOT Newswire | Nov 25, 2020

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, underscored the damage posed by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s proposed rule that would significantly relax pollution control standards for large industrial ships under the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act.

Colorado Man Indicted on Meth Trafficking and Gun Charges

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Boulder, Colorado, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.

Chairs Thompson and Maloney Announce Subpoena Regarding Allegations of Mistreatment at Irwin County Detention Center

News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, announced the issuance of a subpoena to LaSalle Corrections for documents regarding disturbing allegations of mistreatment at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC), a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility operated by LaSalle.

Holiday Operating Hours

News Release: MONTEZUMA CASTLE AND TUZIGOOT NATIONAL MONUMENTS TO OBSERVE HOLIDAY HOURS.

Manchester Woman Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking