News published on Federal Newswire in November 2020

News from November 2020


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


United States and the United Kingdom Sign New Open Skies Agreement

News Release: U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao signs the Air Transport Agreement


News Release: By 1920, French-Polish physicist Marie Curie had made an indelible mark on the sciences, but when an unexpected challenge led her to the United States, one of the places she specifically asked to visit was what is today the Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Disposal Site managed by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management (LM). This is the story of that unlikely path.


News Release: Lied about household composition, using fake identities and forged documents to collect benefits she was not entitled to receive.


News Release: St. Croix, USVI - After a five-day trial, a federal jury today found Patricia Henry, age 52, of St. Croix, guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States, United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced. Henry faces up to 10 years in prison on the conviction plus a fine of up to $250,000.


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Timothy John Watson, of Ranson, West Virginia, is facing charges of conspiracy against the U.S. Government and selling machine gun conversion devices to extremists, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.


News Release: BANGOR, Maine: A Winthrop man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Bangor for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced.


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Four Maryland residents are facing charges involving kidnapping and murder, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.


Federal Grand Jury Indicts Convicted Felon for Having a Destructive Device and Multiple Firearms inside his Austin Apartment

News Release: In Austin today, a federal grand jury indicted 38-year-old Erich Michael Wittwer for having a homemade destructive device in his apartment, announced U.S. Attorney Gregg N. Sofer and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division.


Safer Dry Storage Area for Radioactive Capsules Takes Shape at Hanford

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - After years of planning, the future interim storage area for nearly 2,000 highly radioactive capsules is taking shape at the Hanford Site.


News Release: BOSTON - A member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings") pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition following an investigation into an armed robbery in New Bedford and a shooting in Boston in April 2020.


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau released the total number of 2020 Census paid temporary workers that earned any pay Nov. 1 - Nov. 7, 2020. The data tables include national totals for all 50 states and the District of Columbia by Census Bureau regional geography. A weekly number of paid temporary workers for Puerto Rico is also available. The weekly release will occur 10 days after the end of the weekly period.


News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Camden County, New Jersey, man made his initial court appearance today on charges of possessing with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.


News Release: BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND, Nov. 17, 2020-Five Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia), from the first nest found in the United States, have taken a trip across the country to a Washington, D.C. area Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility and the Smithsonian for study and preservation.


News Release: U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman announced today that Andrew K. Ecklund, age 57, of Tallmadge, entered a plea of guilty to an indictment charging him with nine counts of wire fraud.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of theft of government money, Social Security fraud, and Social Security representative payee misuse, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Mexico

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 195,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico during the 2020/2021 marketing year.


Four charged with conspiring to transport 61 aliens in tractor trailer

News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against four area residents on charges of conspiracy to transport 61 undocumented aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.