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'Duffel Bag Bandit' Indicted in Idaho for Bank Robbery

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho issued the following news release: U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced the indictment today of a Boise man currently living in Shreveport, Louisiana, for the March 2013 robbery of a Boise bank. A one-count indictment filed today in United States District Court for the District of Idaho charges Gerald R. Massey, 42, with robbing the US Bank located at 10556 Fairview Avenue of $64,500 on March 6, 2013. Massey was arreste more

'Gateway to Glory'

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 14 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release: The 74th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid highlight show featuring Kohki Idoki's victory at Bellerive Country Club will debut Wednesday evening (Aug. 14) on Golf Channel at 9:00 p.m. EDT. Jimmy Roberts hosts the one hour special that showcases the story of the unflappable 51 year-old from Osaka, Japan turning a six stroke deficit with 13 holes to play int more

Accused Bank Robber Charged with Escape

CLEVELAND, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio issued the following news release: Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, announced today that a federal grand jury in Cleveland, Ohio, returned an indictment charging Perry T. Johnson, age 22, of Cleveland Ohio, in connection with his escape from the Bedford Heights Jail on August 12, 2013. The indictment charges that Mr. Johnson escaped from the Bedford Heights Jail, where h more

AFFT Museum Moves Three Aircraft Out Of Storage

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Edwards Air Force Base issued the following story: The Air Force Flight Test Museum at Edwards AFB, Calif., brought three aircraft, a T-38A, a single-seat F-16XL and an X-4 Bantam, out of storage Aug. 9. Traffic was stopped as the aircraft made their way down Rosamond Blvd. to the museum. It was a rare treat for the bi-weekly General Public Tour given by the 412th Test Wing Public Affairs Office, which had tourists visiting the mus more

AG's Office Wins Victory Defending Immigration Law from Challenge

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 14 -- The Indiana Attorney General issued the following news release: Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller's office has successfully defended portions of Indiana's state-level immigration law from a legal challenge. A federal court Tuesday dismissed the plaintiff's lawsuit, finding it was legally defective, meaning the portions of the law the plaintiff had challenged remain in effect and are not struck down. "My office fulfilled its duty to aggressively defend the state more

Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Exportation of Articles Under Special Bond Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published the following notice in the Federal Register from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Exportation of Articles Under Special Bond A Notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection on 08/15/2013 Action 60 Day Notice And Request For Comments; Extension Of An Existing Collection Of Information. Summary As part of its continuing effort to reduce p more

Alabama Defendant Who Received Fraudulent Federal Refunds Into His Bank Account Receives Two Years in Federal Prison

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama issued the following news release: Anton Miles was sentenced today to two years in federal prison for his involvement in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme, United States Attorney George L. Beck, Jr., and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. On May 9, 2013, Miles pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government funds. According to court documents, in January 2012, Miles opened a bank account und more

Ambassador Powell Expresses Condolences

NEW DELHI, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following statement by Ambassador Nancy J. Powell: On behalf of the United States, U.S. Ambassador to India Nancy J. Powell expresses sincere condolences to the people of India and to the families and friends of those lost aboard INS Sindhurakshak. The United States stands by India in this tragic moment, ready to assist in any way possible. more

Announcing the 2013 PEN Literary Award Winners

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The PEN American Center issued the following news release: PEN American Center, the largest branch of the world's leading literary and human rights organization, announced today the winners and runners-up of the 2013 PEN Literary Awards, the most comprehensive literary awards program in the country. This year's recipients include Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Katherine Boo, former Poet Laureate Robert Hass, acclaimed playwright Larry Kramer, co-editors of Mother Jones more

Atlanta Attorney Admits to Stealing Over $300,000 from Law Firm Clients

ATLANTA, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia issued the following news release: Thomas Dickson has pleaded guilty to defrauding more than 50 clients out of funds that were deposited into his law firm's trust account. "As a lawyer, Dickson had a duty to act with his clients' best interests in mind," said United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates. "Instead, he used his position at the law firm to steal from clients he was supposed to protect." Mark F. Giul more

Attorney General, Manhattan U.S. Attorney, and FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Announce Charges Against Two Derivatives Traders In Connection with Multi-Billion Dollar Trading Loss at JPMorgan Chase & Company

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: Eric Holder, the Attorney General, Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and George Venizelos, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced the unsealing of criminal Complaints against JAVIER MARTIN-ARTAJO and JULIEN GROUT for their alleged participation in a conspiracy to more

Bamberg All-Stars: Karin Stiefler, Personal Property Office

BAMBERG, Germany, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news: "That's it?" The lady sitting across from Karin Stiefler seems surprised how easy her request was resolved. "Awesome, thank you!" the customer says, grabs her form and leaves. Within two minutes, she was ready to move on and out the door. Karin Stiefler is a traffic manager and in charge of the Personal Property Office (PPO) at U.S. Army garrison Bamberg. She and her team received almost 700 Interactive Comment Cards, or more

Boise Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Launder Money in Treasure Valley 'Spice' Case

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho issued the following news release: William B. Mabry, 45, of Boise, Idaho, pleaded guilty yesterday in United States District Court to count four of the indictment charging him with conspiracy to launder money, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. In court yesterday, Mabry admitted that beginning in March 2011, he knowingly entered into a conspiracy with other individuals to conduct financial transactions in connection more

Boxer, Enzi, DeLauro, Paulsen, Colleagues Urge Prime Minister of Bangladesh to Reject Harmful Changes to Grameen Bank

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The office of Sen. Barbara A. Boxer, D-Calif., issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Michael Enzi (R-WY), and Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) and Erik Paulsen (R-MN) released a bipartisan, bicameral letter calling on the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to reject the recent recommendations of the Grameen Bank Commission that would fundamentally alter the Nobel Prize-winning Grameen Bank. The letter, which was sen more

BPA Names Former Florida Power and Light Executive VP of Engineering and Technical Services

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 14 -- The Bonneville Power Administration issued the following news release: The Bonneville Power Administration has named Richard Shaheen its Transmission Services' vice president of Engineering and Technical Services. Shaheen, a registered professional engineer in the state of Florida, recently served as senior director for Engineering and Technical Services at Florida Power and Light, the largest rateregulated utility in Florida and the third largest in the United Stat more

Bridge to Biology Program Premieres at Morris

MORRIS, Minn., Aug. 14 -- University of Minnesota Morris issued the following news release: The University of Minnesota, Morris is introducing a new program for incoming biology students. Held at scenic Lake Itasca in the week prior to First-Year Student Orientation, Bridge to Biology (http://www.morris.umn.edu/hhmi/bridge/) is designed to encourage early bonds among students and to introduce incoming freshmen to upper-level peer mentors. The program also aims to build student/faculty relatio more

CECOM Commander Presides Over CTSF Director Promotion To Colonel

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news: The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command's Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Robert Ferrell, presided over the promotion to colonel of the recently-appoint director of the Central Technical Support Facility here Aug. 12. Ferrell issued the oath of office to CTSF Director Col. Anthony Wizner as Wizner's wife and three children, along with more than 100 CTSF employees, looked on. Wizner, who came to the CTSF as a promotab more

Census Scientific Advisory Committee Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce published the following notice in the Federal Register from the Census Bureau: Census Scientific Advisory Committee A Notice by the Census Bureau on 08/15/2013 Action Notice Of Public Meeting. Summary The Bureau of the Census (U.S. Census Bureau) is giving notice of a meeting of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee (C-SAC). The C-SAC will meet in a plenary session from September 19-20, 2013. The Committee will address more

Certain Electronic Digital Media Devices and Components Thereof Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission published the following notice in the Federal Register: Certain Electronic Digital Media Devices and Components Thereof; Commission's Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation A Notice by the International Trade Commission on 08/15/2013 Action Notice. Summary Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Interna more

Certain Products Containing Interactive Program Guide and Parental Control Technology Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission published the following notice in the Federal Register: Certain Products Containing Interactive Program Guide and Parental Control Technology; Commission Determination To Review in Its Entirety a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337 A Notice by the International Trade Commission on 08/15/2013 Action Notice. Summary Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has de more

Certain Sleep-Disordered Breathing Treatment Systems and Components Thereof Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission published the following notice in the Federal Register: Certain Sleep-Disordered Breathing Treatment Systems and Components Thereof; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting an Amended Motion To Terminate the Remaining Respondents Based on a Consent Order; Issuance of Consent Order and Termination of the Investigation A Notice by the International Trade Commission on 08/15/2013 Action Noti more

Charges Filed Against Employee Leasing Firm Aracoma Contracting, LLC for Structuring Millions in Cash Out of Bank of Mingo

CHARLESTON, W.Va., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: An information was filed today alleging that a Williamson employee leasing firm, Aracoma Contracting, LLC ("Aracoma"), structured cash withdrawals from the company's bank accounts held at the Bank of Mingo. In March 2013, Aracoma's principals, Jerome Edward Russell, 50, of Williamson, W.Va., and Frelin R. Workman, 58, of Belfry, KY, pled guilty to their involvement i more

Charleston Felon Who Purchased a Stolen Pistol Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge

CHARLESTON, W.Va., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: A Charleston man pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a stolen firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin. Brian M. Smith, 30, illegally purchased a Kel Tec 9-millimeter pistol from a person on December 2, 2009. Smith pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Thomas E. Johnston in Charleston. Smith purchased the firearm in exchange more

China Emerging as 'Mobile Only' in Sharp Contrast to the U.S. Multiscreen Market

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: With smartphone penetration still in the early stages in China, a new study indicates that the People's Republic could become a "one screen nation," outpacing the U.S. in consumers who use smartphones as their sole or primary media device, according to a first-of-its-kind cross-cultural report, developed jointly by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and the Interactive Internet Advertising Committ more

Christensen: GDP Report Reflects Blows to Virgin Islands Economy

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Del. Donna M. Christensen, D-V.I., issued the following news release: Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen said today that the federal Gross Domestic Product report (GDP) for the U.S. Virgin Islands released yesterday by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis reflects the impact that the Great Recession and the closing of the HOVENSA refinery have had on the territory's economy. "This report clearly illustrates the challenges to our economy a more

Clarkson University's Hopke Appointed to National Research Council Committee

POTSDAM, N.Y., Aug. 14 -- Clarkson University issued the following news release: Philip K. Hopke, Clarkson University's Bayard D. Clarkson Distinguished Professor, director of Clarkson's Institute for a Sustainable Environment and director of Clarkson's Center for Air Resources Engineering & Science (CARES), has been appointed to the National Research Council (NRC) Committee on Strengthening the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Laboratory Enterprise. The committee will assess EPA's hi more

Commerce Finds Countervailable Subsidization of Imports of Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Malaysia, the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration issued the following fact sheet: * On August 13, 2013, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative final determinations in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of imports of certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, India, Malaysia, the People's Republic of China (China) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam), and negative final derminations in the CVD investiga more

Commission Charges Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin and Former CFO with Fraud

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it filed a settled civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin, Inc. (Anchor) and Dale C. Ringgenberg, Anchor's former Chief Financial Officer. The Commission's complaint alleged, among other things, that Anchor and Ringgenberg intentionally or recklessly made materi more

Computing in the Core Merges with Code.org to Expand K-12 Computer Science Education

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Aug. 12 -- The IEEE Computer Society issued the following news release: IEEE Computer Society officials are lauding the merger of Computing in the Core and Code.org, a move that is expected to greatly strengthen efforts to improve K-12 computer science education. Computing in the Core (CinC), of which IEEE Computer Society is a member, is a non-partisan advocacy coalition of associations, corporations, scientific societies, and other nonprofits that strives to elevate more

Congressman Bishop Announces $6.35m HHS Grant for Columbus Enrichment Services Program, Comments on Sequestration

COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 14 -- Rep. Sandford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga. (2nd CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today announcing the award of a continuing grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to assist Enrichment Services Program, Inc. (ESP) programs in Georgia. Head Start grants are used to promote quality school readiness for children from birth to five years old who come from low inc more

Congressman Higgins Joins Community Health Center of Niagara for National Health Center Week Event

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y. (26th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was in Niagara Falls to join the Community Health Center of Niagara in recognizing Community Health Center Week. In 2010, Community Health Center of Buffalo opened the Community Health Center of Niagara, a satellite location and the first Federally Qualified Health Center in Niagara Falls. Congressman Higgins recognized the role of Community Health Centers in We more

Contractor Charged in Federal Court for Defrauding NYS Health Department of Over $700,000

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 14 -- The New York State Comptroller issued the following news release: State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara today announced charges (http://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/docs/junkovic_sealed_complaint.pdf) against JOSEPH L. JUNKOVIC for allegedly engaging in a scheme to defraud the New York State Department of Health ("NYSDOH") out of more than $700,000 dedicated to providing cancer screening servic more

Conyers and Scott Praise Attorney General Holder's Action to Curtail Mandatory Minimum Sentences

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Robert 'Bobby' Scott, D-Va. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: Today, Attorney General Eric Holder delivered an important speech at the American Bar Association's annual meeting in San Francisco. He spoke about the issue of overcrowding in federal prisons and the policies that have led to this problem. He said that, "too many Americans go to too many prisons for far too long and for no good law enforcement reason." He also stated that, "widespread incarce more

Cornell Center for Hospitality Research Focuses on Improving Hotels' Websites and Forecasting

ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 14 -- Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration issued the following news release: Two new publications from the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) at the School of Hotel Administration, address management issues for the hotel industry and for the restaurant industry. One new tool provides a way to analyze how well a hotel's website functions, while the new restaurant report finds that managers can use tips to forecast restaurant sales. Both publication more

Cornell Center for Hospitality Research Focuses on Improving Hotels' Websites and Forecasting

ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 14 -- Cornell University's Center for Hospitality Research issued the following news release: Two new publications from the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) at the School of Hotel Administration, address management issues for the hotel industry and for the restaurant industry. One new tool provides a way to analyze how well a hotel's website functions, while the new restaurant report finds that managers can use tips to forecast restaurant sales. Both publicatio more

Couple Charged With Harboring Aliens Through Waterloo Business

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release: Yu Jiang, age 30, and Christy Wen Zu, age 28, from Waterloo, Iowa, have been charged with one count of conspiracy to transport, harbor and encourage illegal aliens to reside in the United States. The charge is contained in an Information filed today in United States District Court in Cedar Rapids. The Information alleges that during 2011 and 2012, Jiang and Zu, doing busine more

Court Allows Groundbreaking Case Against Anti-Gay Religious Leader to Proceed

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 14 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: Today, in a first-of-its kind case brought by a Ugandan LGBTI advocacy organization against a prominent U.S. anti-gay extremist, a federal judge ruled that persecution on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is a crime against humanity and that the fundamental human rights of LGBTI people are protected under international law. The ruling means that the case brought by the Cent more

Curtin Appoints Inaugural Chevron Chair in Petroleum Geology

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 14 -- Curtin University (formerly the Curtin University of Technology issued the following news release: Curtin University's research and education programs in soft rock and petroleum geology are set to be greatly enhanced following the appointment of Professor Chris Elders from Royal Holloway, University of London, United Kingdom, as the inaugural Chevron Professor of Petroleum Geology. Professor Elders will lead Curtin's research and education programs in the soft more

D.I. Opens New Utah Store, Celebrates 75 Years

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 14 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following news release: Deseret Industries will celebrate 75 years of operation with the opening of its newest store Thursday in Sandy, Utah. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints operates 42 different Deseret Industries (D.I.) thrift stores in the western United States as part of a program to provide employment training to community members. This week marks the 75th anniversary of Deseret Industri more

Decade Passes Since 2003 Blackout, NEMA Establishes Two Programs to Improve Electrical Grid

ROSSLYN, Va., Aug. 14 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news: Today marks the tenth anniversary of the 2003 blackout that crippled much of the northeastern United States and Canada. "It's appropriate that the White House released its report, Economic Benefits of Increasing Electric Grid Resilience to Weather Outages, this week," says National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Evan R. Gaddis. "With a price tag that topped $ more

DeLauro, Boxer, Enzi, Paulsen, Colleagues Urge Prime Minister of Bangladesh to Reject Harmful Changes to Grameen Bank

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) and Erik Paulsen (R-MN), and Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Michael Enzi (R-WY) released a bipartisan, bicameral letter calling on the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to reject the recent recommendations of the Grameen Bank Commission that would fundamentally alter the Nobel Prize-winning Grameen Bank. The letter, which was sent to th more

Dempsey Arrives in Jordan for Consultations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Press Service issued the following news: Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived here today on the final leg of a Middle East trip that first took him to Israel. While here, Dempsey is scheduled to meet with King Abdullah II and other leaders. Officials said one major topic of discussion is expected to be the civil uprising in Syria, which has caused an estimated half-million-plus re more

Dempsey Gets Viewpoints from Partners on Syria

AMMAN, Jordan, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Press Service issued the following news: After attending meetings this week with leaders here and in Israel, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff reiterated his belief that bilateral and multilateral efforts, not military intervention, remain the best approach to containing unrest in Syria and preventing it from spreading. "It goes to the underlying issues, which are the reason we all believe that it will be a more

Denham Receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce 'Spirit of Enterprise' Award in Turlock

TURLOCK, Calif., Aug. 14 -- Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif. (10th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) was today presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Spirit of Enterprise" Award in a ceremony hosted by the Turlock Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes Rep. Denham's work supporting American workers and businesses through policies that encourage private sector investment and growth. Dick Castner, western regional director of the U.S. Chamb more

Denver Insurance Executive Michael Van Gilder Sentenced for Insider Trading

DENVER, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado issued the following news release: Insurance executive Michael Van Gilder, age 45, of Denver, was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Wiley Y. Daniel to serve 5 years' probation with the first 6 months in home detention with electronic monitoring, U.S. Attorney John Walsh and FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Thomas Ravenelle announced. In the course of sentencing proceedings, Judge Daniel formally accepted Va more

Detroit Man Used Counterfeit Credit Cards to Buy Retail Store Gift Cards

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A Detroit man pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to access device fraud, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today. Jamon Paul Judson, 32, of Detroit, Mich., pleaded guilty to one count before Senior United States District Judge Donetta W. Ambrose. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Judson along with other defendants, l more

District Government & Partners Launch First-of-Its Kind App and Initiative to Help Victims of Sexual Assault and Dating Violence

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The mayor of the District of Columbia issued the following news release: Today, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Paul Quander and the Mayor's Office of Victim Services (OVS) joined community-service providers, leading experts in sexual-assault prevention, and law-enforcement officials from throughout the DC area to launch a new, District-wide initiative to address sexual assault and dating violence through the use of technology. The Assault. Services. Know more

District of South Carolina Investigation and Prosecution Receives 2012 National Case of the Year for Southeast Region

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Assistant United States Attorneys Stacey Haynes, Mark Moore, and Bob Jendron, along with agents and officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Columbia Violent Gang Task Force, received national recognition and were honored on August 8, 2013, for their outstanding efforts in the prosecution of numerous members of criminal street gangs in the Columbia area. The Organized more

Eldridge Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following news release: On August 13, 2013, James Edward Hall, age 75, of Eldridge, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Judge John A. Jarvey to 15 years in prison for production of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. Judge Jarvey also sentenced Hall to a life term of supervised release. On November 12, 2012, Hall knowingly induced a minor male to cond more

EMILY's List Endorses Six Congresswomen for Reelection

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- EMILY's List issued the following news release: Today EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, announced the endorsement of Julia Brownley (CA-26), Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-01), Ann McLane Kuster (NH-02), Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01), and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) for reelection to the United States House of Representatives. "These six outstanding women leaders have proven to be smart, creative legislators who can get things done more

Energy Department Invests to Save on Heating, Cooling and Lighting

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: As part of the Obama Administration's efforts to reduce energy bills for American families and businesses and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Energy Department today announced 12 projects to develop innovative heating, cooling and insulation technologies as well as open source energy efficiency software to help homes and commercial buildings save energy and money. These projects will receive an approx more

Erie Man Sentenced to Thiry Years in Jail for Child Exploitation Offenses

ERIE, Pa., Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 30 years in prison and lifetime supervised release on his conviction of violating federal firearms laws and laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today. Senior United States District Judge Maurice B. Cohill, Jr. imposed the sentence on Dou more

Essex Woman Involved in Gifting Tables Pyramid Scheme Is Sentenced

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release: Deirdre M. Daly, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that BETTEJANE HOPKINS, 68, of Essex, was sentenced today by Chief United States District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to three years of probation, during which she is required to perform 300 hours of community service, for participating in a pyramid scheme known as "Gifting Tables." more

Exchange Shoppers Can Turn Old Phones Into Cash

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Edwards Air Force Base issued the following story: Military shoppers who have an old cell phone or two lying around gathering dust can now trade them in for credit toward a Smart Phone upgrade at the Exchange Mobile Center. A trade-in can result in instant credit toward the purchase of a new Smart Phone, accessory or even insurance for a new phone. The new program, "Trade-Up and Save," is available only at Exchange Mobile Center more

Felon Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Ammunition

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release: Colby Palmer, age 26, from Clinton, Iowa, pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids to being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition. In a plea agreement, Palmer admitted that, on June 6, 2012, law enforcement officers conducted a consent search of a home located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Palmer was staying. Palmer had slept the night before the search i more

Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Gun

ERIE, Pa., Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 21 months in jail on his conviction of violating federal firearms laws, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today. The sentence was ordered to be served consecutively to any sentence imposed after his revocation of probation in the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County. Senior United States more

FERC Order to Arizona Solar One LLC Regarding Authorizing Disposition of Jurisdictional Facilities re Arizona Solar One LLC Under EC13-129

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: Arizona Solar One LLC Docket No. EC13-129-000 ORDER AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION OF JURISDICTIONAL FACILITIES (Issued August 14, 2013) On July 12, 2013, Arizona Solar One LLC (Arizona Solar), filed an application under sections 203(a)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) requesting Commission authorization to transfer to Liberty Solar Energy, more

Five Defendants Charged on Securities Fraud Related Violations

MIAMI, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida issued the following news release: Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Michael B. Steinbach, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office, Michael J. De Palma, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Paula Reid, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Miami Field Office, Ronald more

Former CEO of Miami Lakes Tax Preparation Business Charged in Structuring Scheme

MIAMI, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida issued the following news release: Wifredo A Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and Michael J. De Palma, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), announce that defendant Carlos Rodriguez, 40, of Miami Lakes, was charged in a 19 count indictment with structuring financial transactions with the intent to evade currency reporting requirement more

Former Employee of Exeter Hospital Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to Multi-State Hepatitis C Outbreak

CONCORD, N.H., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire issued the following news release: David M. Kwiatkowski, 34, a former employee of Exeter Hospital, pleaded guilty today to eight counts of obtaining controlled substances by fraud and eight counts of tampering with a consumer product, announced United States Attorney John P. Kacavas. During the plea hearing, Kwiatkowski admitted that he had been employed as a health care technician in Michigan between 2003 and 20 more

Four Individuals Sentenced For Their Roles In Large, Multi-State Identity Theft Ring

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota issued the following news release: Earlier today in federal court in St. Paul, two individuals were sentenced for their roles in a large, multi-state, identity theft ring. United States District Judge Paul A. Magnuson sentenced Russell Raymond Royals, age 61, of Cottage Grove, to 120 months in prison; and Desmon Desmond Burks, age 38, of St. Paul, to 252 months in prison. Royals previously pled guilty to one count of cons more

Friends Of Park Announce Lecture Offerings

BUSHKILL, Pa., Aug. 14 -- The National Park Service's Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area issued the following news release: Superintendent John J. Donahue announced today that the Friends of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will again sponsor the park's annual lecture series. All lectures will be held at Bushkill Meeting Center on Route 209 and will begin at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend and they are open to the public. "We appreciate all that our Friends group does more

Globally Engaged U.S. Companies Drive Jobs and Investment in Utah

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Business Roundtable issued the following news release: Globally engaged U.S. companies are an engine for growth in Utah, accounting for 49 percent of Utah's private-sector economic output and 44 percent of its private-sector jobs in 2011. Utah's economy includes 593 U.S. companies that operate internationally, competing in global markets on a daily basis for capital and customers. Business Roundtable highlights these and other important facts about the benefits of globa more

Governor McDonnell Tours Oyster Shucking House Bustling with Increased Harvest Activity

WEEMS, Va., Aug. 14 -- Gov. Bob McDonnell, R-Va., issued the following news release: Governor McDonnell today toured Kellum Seafood Company's oyster harvesting, shucking and packing facility in Weems, located in the Northern Neck along the Rappahannock River, to witness first-hand the strides made by Virginia's oyster industry and to celebrate the industry's growth in recent years, highlighted by a 28 percent leap in last year's harvest. Over the past decade, the oyster harvest in Virginia ha more

Hearings of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Rules of Bankruptcy and Civil Procedure Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Register posted the following notice from the Judicial Conference of the United States: Hearings of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Rules of Bankruptcy and Civil Procedure A Notice by the Judicial Conference of the United States on 08/15/2013 Publication Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013 Agency: Judicial Conference of the United States Entry Type: Notice Action: Notice of proposed amendments and open hearings. Document Citation more

Higgins Calls on Attorney General to Keep DuPont Fines in Western New York

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y. (26th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to allow for $440,000 in fines to be paid by DuPont to stay in Western New York. Under a Consent Decree agreed to between the United States Department of Justice and DuPont on August 7, 2013 the company will pay the federal government a civil penalty of $440,000 in response to a suit alleging violations to the Clean more

HSI Assists in Arrest of Leader of Korean Human Smuggling Organization for Arranging Prostitution in California and New York

SEOUL, Korea, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: The leader of a human smuggling organization and 21 brothel operators and prostitutes were indicted without detention in South Korea following an investigation by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency-International Crime Investigation Unit (SMPA-ICIU) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Seoul. more

Independence Business Owner, Wichita Attorney Among 18 Indicted In $18 Million Conspiracy To Traffic In Contraband Cigarettes

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release: Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that an Independence, Mo., business owner and a Wichita, Kan., attorney are among 18 defendants who have been indicted by a federal grand jury in a more than $17 million, multi-state conspiracy to transport hundreds of thousands of cartons of contraband cigarettes from the Kansas Cit more

India Independence Day

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following statement by John Kerry, Secretary of State: On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send our best wishes to the people of the Republic of India as you celebrate your Independence Day on August 15. During my recent visit to India, I was honored to witness firsthand the vibrancy of your culture, the energy of your youth, and the strength and resilience of your democratic inst more

Individual Arrested in Florida in Connection with a Lottery Scam in Jamaica

MIAMI, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida issued the following news release: A Jamaican citizen charged in connection with the operation of a fraudulent lottery was arrested Tuesday in Orlando, Fla., following his indictment by a federal grand jury in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Aug. 9, 2012, the Justice Department, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Marshals Service announced today. more

Individual Arrested in Florida in Connection with a Lottery Scam in Jamaica

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A Jamaican citizen charged in connection with the operation of a fraudulent lottery was arrested Tuesday in Orlando, Fla., following his indictment by a federal grand jury in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Aug. 9, 2012, the Justice Department, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Marshals Service announced today. Oneike Mickhale B more

International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation Finance/Regulatory/Energy Planning Authority Workshop October 22 in Abu Dhabi, UAE Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce published the following notice in the Federal Register from the International Trade Administration: International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation Finance/Regulatory/Energy Planning Authority Workshop October 22 in Abu Dhabi, UAE A Notice by the International Trade Administration on 08/15/2013 Action Notice. Summary The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. Event Description more

Joshua Haines Appointed Division of Facilities Construction and Management Director

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Gary R. Herbert, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Joshua Haines has been named the new director of the Division of Facilities Construction and Management, a division of the Utah Department of Administrative Services. The appointment follows an extensive nationwide search. "Josh's ability to accomplish significant results in challenging private sector and government environments coupled with his energy and enthusiasm will benefit the State of Utah a more

Jury Convicts Kc Man Of Attempted Armed Bank Robbery After Shoot-Out With Bank Guard, Federal Agent

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release: Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., man was convicted in federal court today of attempting to rob Blue Ridge Bank and Trust at gunpoint, after being foiled by a bank guard and a federal agent who was a customer at the bank. Eric L. Smith, 34, of Kansas City, was found guilty of attempted armed ban more

Justice Department Files Suit to Block American/US Airways Merger

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Consumers Union issued the following news release: On Tuesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ), with the support of six attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways. Attorneys general from Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and the District of Columbia signed on to this effort. The Justice Department said that the merger would result in passengers paying higher airfares and receiving less servic more

Justice Department Settles Immigration-related Discrimination Claim Against Forever 21

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Justice Department announced today that it reached an agreement with Forever 21 resolving allegations that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) when it rejected a work-authorized individual's Department of Homeland Security-issued Employment Authorization Document (EAD), and required her to produce a Permanent Resident Card (commonly known more

Justice Department Settles Immigration-related Discrimination Claim Against SOS Employment Group

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Justice Department today reached an agreement with SOS Employment Group, based in Salt Lake City resolving claims that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The department's investigation confirmed allegations made by a work-authorized individual that SOS Employment Group had, at both initial hire and when subsequently re-verifying the more

Labor & Environmental Leaders Urge More Efficient Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- BlueGreen Alliance issued the following news release: A partnership of labor unions and environmental organizations today urged a series of measures to make the U.S. manufacturing sector -- the world's largest -- more energy efficient, which will create and maintain jobs while reducing the carbon pollution that causes climate change. The BlueGreen Alliance, in its Policy on Industrial Energy Efficiency (http://www.bluegreenalliance.org/news/publications/platform-on-i more

Lung Cancer Screening Program Only Local Program Recognized for 'Best Practices'

CINCINNATI, Aug. 14 -- University of Cincinnati's Academic Health Center issued the following news release: The University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute's Lung Cancer Screening Program has been recognized by the Lung Cancer Alliance as one of 100 centers nationally for following best practices for screening residents who are at an increased risk for lung cancer. It is the only local program to be recognized. Additionally, the program--which officially began November 2012--just screen more

Man Arrested in Connection with Jamaican Lottery Scam

MIAMI, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: A Jamaican man was arrested Tuesday and charged with participating in a telemarketing conspiracy and committing 37 counts of wire fraud. The charges resulted from an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the U.S. Marshals Service. Oneike M more

Man Convicted of Attempted Online Enticement for a Minor and Traveling from Alabama to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

PANAMA CITY, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida issued the following news release: Following a two-day trial, Jeffrey Monroe Roy (48), of Mobile, Alabama, was found guilty of using the Internet in an attempt to persuade, induce, and entice a minor to engage in sexual activity and of traveling from Mobile, Alabama, to Panama City, Florida, with the intent to engage in sexual conduct with a 13 year old female. Evidence presented during trial proved that on June more

McIntyre Pushes for Removal of Abandoned Structure at Mouth of Cape Fear

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Mike McIntyre, D-N.C. (7th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, has written the United States Coast Guard (USCG) requesting that they assist in the removal of the abandoned quarantine station at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. This structure is an incredibly dangerous impediment to boaters in the area. Congressman McIntyre stated, "Removing or adequately lighting this st more

McKean County Man Admits Receiving Child Pornography

ERIE, Pa., Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A resident of Smethport, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today. Peter Nollen Hergenrother, 63, pleaded guilty to one count before Senior United States District Judge Maurice B. Cohill, Jr. In connection with the guilty plea, more

Media Consultant Indicted For Wire Fraud And Money Laundering

BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana issued the following news release: Acting United States Attorney Walt Green announced today that a Federal Grand Jury returned an indictment charging RAYMOND CHRISTOPHER REGGIE, 51, of Mandeville, Louisiana with five counts of wire fraud and six counts of money laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1343 and 1957. According to the indictment, REGGIE was the owner and operator of more

Medical Worker Infected Kansas Patients With Hepatitis C, Faces At Least 30 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty

TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas issued the following news release: A traveling medical worker has admitted infecting six patients in Kansas with Hepatitis C, including one who died, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today. David M. Kwiatkowski, 34, a former employee of Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kan., pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in New Hampshire to seven counts of tampering with a consumer product and seven counts of obtaining controlled sub more

Mexico Formally Enters the Australia Group

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 14 - The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the following news release: The Mexican government has been admitted as a full member to the Australia Group (AG), after having garnered the unanimous support of the 40 participating States and the European Commission during the Group's Plenary Meeting held in Paris from June 3rd-7th. This admittance successfully concludes the admission process that formally began on June 5, 2012. To ensure Mexico's entry to the AG, the more

MGMA-ACMPE Adds HCA Physician Services to Large-Group Membership Program

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 14 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following news release: MGMA-ACMPE, the largest membership association for medical practice executives and administrators in the United States, today reported that HCA Physician Services joined the Association as the newest large-group member. HCA Physician Services provides comprehensive practice management in support of HCA's overall clinical operations. Through its affiliates, HCA Physician Services operates c more

Military Spouses Receive Fellowships to Conduct Financial Counseling

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority issued the following news releases: Fifty military spouses throughout the U.S. and overseas have been awarded the FINRA Investor Education Foundation's 2013 Military Spouse Fellowship. The FINRA Foundation fellowship provides spouses with the training necessary to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor(TM) (AFC(TM)) designation. This accreditation will provide these military spouses with marketable job skills and the resource more

Military Spouses Receive Fellowships to Conduct Financial Counseling

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation issued the following news releases: Fifty military spouses throughout the U.S. and overseas have been awarded the FINRA Investor Education Foundation's 2013 Military Spouse Fellowship. The FINRA Foundation fellowship provides spouses with the training necessary to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor(TM) (AFC(TM)) designation. This accreditation will provide these military spouses with marketab more

MS-13 Member Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegally Re-Entering US, Possessing Gun

BALTIMORE, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: A native of El Salvador residing in Baltimore was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for illegally re-entering the United States and being a felon in possession of a gun and ammunition. The sentence resulted from an investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security more

MSRB Showcases EMMA Resources for Investors in New Video

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 14 -- The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board issued the following news release: The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) today released a short video that showcases resources available to investors on its Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) website. Investors can use EMMA to make more informed decisions when buying and selling municipal bonds. The EMMA website is a centralized online database that provides free public access to more than 800,000 offic more

Murphy Applauds Bureau of Prisons Decision to Temporarily Suspend Transfer of Female Inmates from FCI Danbury

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 14 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Conn., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement in response to confirmation that the Federal Bureau of Prisons has agreed to temporarily suspend the transfer of more than 1,100 female inmates from the Federal Correctional Institution at Danbury, CT. Murphy called on the Bureau of Prisons to respond to critical questions raised by a group of 11 senators before con more

Narcotics, Firearms Charges Filed Against Youngstown Man

CLEVELAND, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio issued the following news release: A six-count indictment was returned charging a Youngstown man with narcotics and firearms crimes, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. Emmett T. Perkins, III, 47, was charged with being a felon in possession of firearms, distribution of heroin and possession of machine guns not registered to him. Count 1 charges that on or about Jul more

NASA Announces New Strategic Vision for Aeronautics Research

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden has unveiled a new strategic vision that will better align the work of the agency's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate to address looming challenges in global air transportation. Continuing a tradition of nearly a century of aviation research, NASA's aeronautical innovators will bring to life new technology and ideas in flight to ensure the United States will maintain its leadership in th more

National Park Service Celebrates Founders' Day at Lowell National Historical Park August 25, 2013

LOWELL, Mass., Aug. 14 -- The National Park Service's Lowell National Historical Park issued the following news release: This year marks the 97th anniversary of the National Park Service and Lowell National Historical Park will join the other 400+ units of the National Park Service in celebration on August 25th. Each year the National Park Service celebrates its birthday and everyone is invited to join the party! Americans can be proud that the United States was the first country in the world more

Nature Faces Disasters, Disruptions

BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 14 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news release: Man-made modifications in the Mississippi River Valley - levees, cut-offs and dams - have all caused changes in the ecology of the Atchafalaya Basin and similar areas, Wes Cochran, a graduate student in the School of Renewable Natural Resources, told a conference audience recently. Those and effects of natural and man-made disasters and disruptions were featured as scientists presented more

Navajo President Shelly Expressed Gratitude for Navajo Code Talkers

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz., Aug. 14 -- The Navajo Nation Washington Office, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly expressed his gratitude for the service of the Navajo Code Talkers during Navajo Code Talkers Day celebration today. "On behalf of First Lady Martha Shelly, Vice President Rex Lee Jim, and I, we salute our Navajo Code Talkers, who turned the tide of the war in the Pacific Theater, and brought our county to vi more

NAVFAC Marianas Welcomes New Commander

SANTA RITA, Guam, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following story: Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Marianas held a change of command ceremony in Santa Rita, Guam Aug. 14. Capt. Glenn Shephard relieved Capt. John Heckmann as commanding officer. Guest speaker Rear Adm. Tilghman Payne, commander, Joint Region Marianas (JRM), spoke about Heckmann's accomplishments and praised him for setting a new standard of excellence. "John, because of your outstanding leadership, yo more

Negotiated Service Agreement Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Register posted the following notice from the Postal Regulatory Commission: Negotiated Service Agreement A Notice by the Postal Regulatory Commission on 08/15/2013 This article has a comment period that ends in 1 day (08/16/2013) Submit a formal comment Publication Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013 Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission Dates: Comments are due: August 16, 2013. Comments Close: 08/16/2013 Entry Type: Notice Action: Notice. more

New Drug Sentencing Policy a Positive Step

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 14 -- Brown University issued the following news release: Attorney General Eric Holder's speech (http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/ag/speeches/2013/ag-speech-130812.html) to the American Bar Association Aug. 12 in San Francisco were words of encouragement for three Brown University professors who have long studied the nation's drug enforcement policies. The policies, they say, have resulted in too many people, particularly minorities, ending up in jail for too long. Below more

New Leader to Guide Nursing School's Undergraduate Programs

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 14 -- University of Louisville issued the following news release: Ruth R. Staten, PhD, PMH-CS-NP BC, is the new associate dean of undergraduate programs at the University of Louisville School of Nursing. "Ruth brings great vision as we seek to expand our undergraduate programs," said Marcia Hern, EdD, CNS, RN, dean and professor, UofL School of Nursing. "Her leadership and experience will be essential to guiding our faculty and students to prepare the best graduates f more

New Report is the First Published Study to Confirm Distemper as a Killer of Amur Tigers

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: The first-ever published study to genetically characterize canine distemper virus (CDV) in tigers confirms that CDV acts as both a direct and indirect cause of death in the endangered big cats in the Russian Far East (RFE). The study was conducted by health experts from the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo (WCS), the Primorskaya State Agricultural Academy, Sikhote-Alin Reserve in Russia, Ussuris more

New York Man Sentenced to 42 Months for Passing Counterfeit $100 Bills at Connecticut Stores

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release: Deirdre M. Daly, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that SHAUN WHITEHEAD, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was sentenced today by Senior United States District Judge Alfred V. Covello in Hartford to 42 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for using counterfeit U.S. currency to purchase items at five Connecticut stores. more

Notice of Intent To Grant a Partially Exclusive License; Ridgetop Group, Inc. Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense published the following notice in the Federal Register: Action Notice. Summary The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to Ridgetop Group, Inc. located at 3580 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85741, a revocable, nonassignable, partially exclusive license in the United States to practice for all fields of use the Government-Owned invention described in U.S. Patent No. 7,626,398: System for Isolating Faults Be more

Notice of Intent to Grant Exclusive License Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Register posted the following notice from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License A Notice by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on 08/15/2013 Publication Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013 Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Dates: The prospective exclusive license may be granted unless, within fifteen (15) days from the date of this published notice, NASA recei more

NRF Welcomes Judge's Demand that Fed Move Quickly on New Debit Swipe Rules

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release: The National Retail Federation welcomed a federal judge's insistence today that the Federal Reserve move quickly on issuing new regulations to reduce debit card swipe fees paid by retailers and consumers. "We're very pleased to see the court light a fire under the Fed," NRF Senior Vice President and General Counsel Mallory Duncan (http://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name=Contacts&op=viewlive&sp_id=40) said. more

OAS Secretary General Praises Penal Reforms Announced by U.S. Attorney General

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Organization of American States issued the following news release: The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Jose Miguel Insulza praised the reforms to the criminal justice system announced this week by United States Attorney General Eric Holder. In his view, these reforms "will benefit those non-violent offenders convicted for the distribution of minor quantities of drugs, who are not linked with criminal organizations, and who are charged more

Pakistan Independence Day

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following statement by John Kerry, Secretary of State: On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend warm wishes to the government and people of Pakistan as you commemorate 66 years of independence. As you mark Independence Day this year, we also celebrate Pakistan's historic democratic transition and its continued advancement as a stable democracy in South Asia. The people of Pakistan deserve en more

Pelosi Remarks at UFCW Convention Honoring the Leadership of President Joseph Hansen and UFCW Workers

CHICAGO, Aug. 14 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., issued the following news release: Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the United Food and Commercial Workers Convention to honor the leadership of President Joseph Hansen and UFCW workers. Below are the Leader's remarks as prepared: "Thank you, President [Joseph] Hansen, for your introduction and for your ongoing friendship. Thank you for being a visionary leader for UFCW, for union workers, and for all of more

PhP 4.5 M Health Risk Used Clothing Seized by BOC

MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 14 -- The Philippines Department of Finance issued the following news release: Three (3) twenty-footer container vans of "ukay-ukay" (used clothing) worth PhP 4.5 million and suspected to be illegally imported from the United States of America (USA) were seized recently by alert operatives of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Sub-Port of North Harbor, Manila International Container Port (MICP) for violation of Section 2530 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines more

Pittsburgh Man Charged with Possession Sexual Images of Minors

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: An Allegheny County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today. The one-count indictment named Kelly Eugene Jones, 39, as the sole defendant. According to the indictment, on Feb. 15, 2013, Jones possessed visual depic more

Prisoner at FCI Danbury Admits Assaulting Another Inmate

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release: Deirdre M. Daly, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that YVONNE DAVIS, 62, a prisoner at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Danbury, pleaded guilty today before Senior United States District Judge Warren W. Eginton in Bridgeport to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon. According to court documents and statements made in c more

Project Future Two-A-Days Visits Wheeling Central Catholic High

WHEELING, W.Va., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: The Project Future Two-a-Days program visited another high school on Wednesday, as student-athletes from Wheeling Central Catholic heard about dangerous drugs and the impact that sexual assault has upon a victim. United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld, II, led the presentation with assistance from Linda Reeves, the Executive Director of the Upper Ohio Valley Sexual more

Prominent Human Rights Practitioner, Douglas Johnson, Named New Faculty Director at Carr Center for Human Rights Policy

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 14 -- Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government issued the following news release: Douglas A. Johnson has been named faculty director of Harvard Kennedy School's (HKS) Carr Center for Human Rights Policy (http://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/carr). Also a lecturer in public policy at HKS, Johnson assumed his Carr Center position on July 1. Johnson stepped down in January 2012 as Executive Director of the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) (http://www.cvt.org/) more

Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published the following notice in the Federal Register from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations A Notice by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 08/15/2013 Publication Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013 Agencies: Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Entry Type: N more

Recidivist Sex Offender Sentenced

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina issued the following news release: A Burlington man was sentenced today to 300 months in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor, announced United States Attorney Ripley Rand. William Todd Flowers, 37, of Burlington, North Carolina, pleaded guilty on April 9, 2013, to one count of online coercion and enticement of a person under 18 for criminal sexual activity, an offense punishable by no less th more

Remarks by Ambassador Powell at launch of America in the Asian Century, Observer Research Foundation

NEW DELHI, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Embassy in India issued the following remarks by Ambassador Nancy Powell: Namaste, asalaam aleikum, and good afternoon. Mr. Joshi, Ambassador Rasgotra, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here this afternoon with some of the premiere researchers and writers in India. It is a special honor to release the book America in the Asian Century, a publication that focuses on the United States' role in this region in the 21st century. First, I'd like to recogni more

Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry on Egypt

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following remarks by John Kerry, Secretary of State: Sorry to keep you waiting, folks. I'll make a statement and then Jen Psaki will stay and take questions and brief everybody. The United States strongly condemns today's violence and bloodshed across Egypt. It's a serious blow to reconciliation and the Egyptian people's hopes for a transition towards democracy and inclusion. In the past week, at every occasion, perhaps even mo more

Remembering Our Korean War Veterans At The Great Place

KILLEEN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news: More than 150 Korean War veterans and guests gathered at Fort Hood's Club Hood to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice July 27. Chapter 222 of the Korean War Veterans Association, located in Killeen, Texas, organized the "Remembering our Veterans" banquet. "You know the Korean War has been given some bad reps. Unfortunately it has often been referred to as the 'forgotten war,' or t more

Renewal of Charter for the National Vaccine Advisory Committee Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published the following notice in the Federal Register: Renewal of Charter for the National Vaccine Advisory Committee A Notice by the Health and Human Services Department on 08/15/2013 Publication Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Entry Type: Notice Action: Notice. Document Citation: 78 FR 49756 Page: 49756 (1 page) Document Number: 2013-19780 Shorter more

Rep. Pascrell Announces Additional Federal Funding for Teaneck-Based CircuLite

PATERSON, N.J., Aug. 12 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J. (9th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded additional federal funding to CircuLite Inc. in Teaneck, which develops medical devices to improve the treatment of chronic heart failure. The $385,798 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant, part of the H more

Request for Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Concerning China's Compliance With WTO Commitments Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Register posted the following notice from the Office of the United States Trade Representative: Request for Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Concerning China's Compliance With WTO Commitments A Notice by the Trade Representative, Office of United States on 08/15/2013 This article has a comment period that ends in 36 days (09/20/2013) Submit a formal comment Publication Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013 Agency: Office of the United States Trade more

Request for Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Concerning Russia's Implementation of Its WTO Obligations Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Register posted the following notice from the Office of the United States Trade Representative: Request for Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Concerning Russia's Implementation of Its WTO Obligations A Notice by the Trade Representative, Office of United States on 08/15/2013 This article has a comment period that ends in 28 days (09/12/2013) Submit a formal comment Publication Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013 Agency: Office of the United State more

Reviewing Our Global Signals Intelligence Collection and Communications Technologies Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Executive Office of the President published the following notice in the Federal Register: Reviewing Our Global Signals Intelligence Collection and Communications Technologies A Presidential Document by the Executive Office of the President on 08/15/2013 Reviewing Our Global Signals Intelligence Collection and Communications Technologies Memorandum for the Director of National Intelligence The United States, like all nations, gathers intelligence in ord more

Reward Offered for Illegal Killing of Duck and Turtle With Arrow

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Humane Society of the United States issued the following news release: The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally shooting a duck and a turtle with a bow and arrow on the Susquehanna River in northern York County, Pa. The Case: According to the Pennsylvania Game Commis more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce the Village of Attica to Receive $160,000 in Federal Funding - Investment for New Ambulance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Program will award the Village of Attica a $160,000 Community Facility Loan and Grant. Specifically, this $136,000 loan and $24,000 grant will go towards the purchase of a new ambulance to serve the local rural area and improve emergency response more

Sen. Brown Tours East Liverpool Pottery Factory, Discusses Efforts to Bring Back Jobs Lost to China

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) toured the American Mug and Stein factory to meet with workers and to discuss with company Owner and CEO, Clyde McClellan, efforts to expand and re-shore pottery jobs outsourced to China. Of the company's many clients, its most famous is the Starbucks Corporation. "East Liverpool was once the undisputed pottery capital of the world. Ame more

Smithsonian Scientists Use Rare Fossils to Catch Up to Speedy Snail Evolution

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: More than 150 years after Darwin's On the Origin of Species, scientists are still studying how living organisms evolve. Understanding the rate at which species adapt to new environments has always been a challenge, as the changes that take place between generations of offspring often occur too slowly to be readily observed but too quickly to be recorded in the Earth's fossil record. Evolutionary biologists a more

State Contractor Charged in Manhattan Federal Court for Defrauding the New York State Department of Health Out of Over $700,000 in Funding for Low-Income Cancer Screening

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Thomas P. DiNapoli, the New York State Comptroller, today announced charges against JOSEPH L. JUNKOVIC for allegedly engaging in a scheme to defraud the New York State Department of Health ("NYSDOH") out of more than $700,000 dedicated to providing cancer screening services to low-income New Yorkers more

State Department Conducts Daily Press Briefing, Aug. 14

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing by Jen Psaki, Spokesperson: MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. First, thank you all for your patience. I know it's a particularly late day, but the Secretary obviously felt strongly about speaking to all of you today, and so we wanted to make sure we had the opportunity to do that. QUESTION: The deadline for the Middle East is over. MS. PSAKI: Well, that was certainly not our intention. more

Statement by Ms. Laurie Phipps, Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs, at the Open-Ended Working Group on Aging, August 12, 2013

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following statement by Laurie Shestack Phipps, Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs: Thank you to Mr. Chair. I am pleased to address this session of the Open-Ended Working Group on behalf of the U.S. delegation. Over the past three Open-Ended Working Group sessions, participants have shared best practices and discussed possible actions that the UN, member states, and non-governmental organizations can take to protect more

Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Egypt

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The White House issued the following statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest: The United States strongly condemns the use of violence against protesters in Egypt. We extend our condolences to the families of those who have been killed, and to the injured. We have repeatedly called on the Egyptian military and security forces to show restraint, and for the government to respect the universal rights of its citizens, just as we have urged protesters to d more

Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Egypt

MOSCOW, Russia, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest: The United States strongly condemns the use of violence against protesters in Egypt. We extend our condolences to the families of those who have been killed, and to the injured. We have repeatedly called on the Egyptian military and security forces to show restraint, and for the government to respect the universal rights of its citizens, just as we have urged protesters more

Statement from Senator Coons on Completion of Mali Elections

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The office of Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs, congratulated the Malian people on the conclusion of a free, fair, and peaceful election close to a year and a half after a military coup. "Free and fair elections are part of the very foundation of modern democracy. It's been only months since al Qaeda controlled two-thirds of their count more

Steelworkers Thank OSHA for Republic Steel Citations, Urge Company to Cooperate on Safety

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 14 -- The United Steelworkers issued the following news release: The United Steelworkers (USW) today expressed gratitude to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) for the August 12 citations issued to Republic Steel. The union filed a complaint with OSHA earlier this year over safety concerns at the steelmaker's Canton, Ohio, facility. The ensuing inspection resulted in citations for 24 safety violations. "We always prefer to work jointly on safety wit more

STEM Grads Critical To U.S. Military Mission

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news: The Army and America both need more scientists, engineers, mathematicians and technology specialists, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now doing something about that, said its commander. As part of an effort to turn young students on to science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, career choices, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, in May signed an agreement to partner with the Department of Defense Educa more

Students to Face-Off in New RobotX Game

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research issued the following news release: RoboNation is gearing up for a larger, more competitive, global event that is entering the field of student robotics competitions, U.S. Navy officials announced Aug. 14. The Maritime RobotX Challenge is co-sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Foundation and Singapore's Ministry of Defence, which is hosting the inau more

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the National Constitution Center

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 14 -- The National Constitution Center issued the following news release: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, will speak at the National Constitution Center on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. She is the third Supreme Court justice to visit the museum this year--Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Sonia Sotomayor both appeared as part of the museum's Town Hall program series in the spring. Justice Gin more

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Regarding Norfolk Southern Railway Company--Abandonment Exemption--in Marengo County, Ala.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following notices: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD DECISION DOCUMENT Decision Information Docket Number: AB_290_347_X Case Title: NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY-ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION-IN MARENGO COUNTY, ALA. Decision Type: Notice Of Exemption Deciding Body: Director Of Proceedings Decision Summary Decision Notes: NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY FILED A NOT more

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Regarding Norfolk Southern Railway Company--Discontinuance of Service Exemption--in Ontario, Seneca, and Wayne Counties, N.Y.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following notices: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD DECISION DOCUMENT Decision Information Docket Number: AB_290_356_X Case Title: NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY-DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE EXEMPTION-IN ONTARIO, SENECA, AND WAYNE COUNTIES, N.Y. Decision Type: Notice Of Exemption Deciding Body: Director Of Proceedings Decision Summary Decision Notes: PROVIDED NOTIC more

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Regarding Norfolk Southern Railway Company--Discontinuance of Service Exemption--in Clinton and Howard Counties, Ind.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following notices: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD DECISION DOCUMENT Decision Information Docket Number: AB_290_353_X Case Title: NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY-DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE EXEMPTION-IN CLINTON AND HOWARD COUNTIES, IND. Decision Type: Notice Of Exemption Deciding Body: Director Of Proceedings Decision Summary Decision Notes: PROVIDED NOTICE TH more

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce published the following notice in the Federal Register from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; U.S. Air Force Launches, Aircraft and Helicopter Operations, and Harbor Activities Related to Launch Vehicles From Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), California A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 08/15/2013 Action Notice; Recei more

Teens in Blue of Edwards AFB

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Edwards Air Force Base issued the following story: Commentary by Christy McCoy 412th Force Support Squadron Paul La Bella, 412th Force Support Squadron, Teen coordinator, had a vision to emulate the world class entertainment group Tops in Blue, when he created the vocal show group Teens in Blue. Tops in Blue is an all active duty United States Air Force Special Unit consisting of musicians, dancers, and vocalists that per more

Three Indicted for $780,000 Food Stamp Fraud from Store in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio issued the following news release: Three men were indicted today on charges that they engaged in a decade-long conspiracy to defraud the food stamp and Women, Infants and Children programs out of more than $780,000 by trading the vouchers for cash and restricted items such as beer and cigarettes from a store in Cleveland, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. Ahmad ("Ton more

Toby Bozzuto Joins National Advisory Board for ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Urban Land Institute issued the following news release: Toby Bozzuto, a nationally recognized leader in housing, has been appointed to the National Advisory board of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing, the Center announced today. In this role, Bozzuto will be tasked with providing strategic direction and ongoing program guidance, identifying ways the Center can support the creation of a full range of housing opportunities in communities more

Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District Notice Posted in Federal Register

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture published the following notice in the Federal Register from the Forest Service: Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District; Alaska; Wrangell Island Project Environmental Impact Statement; Correction A Notice by the Forest Service on 08/15/2013 Action Notice Of Intent To Prepare An Environmental Impact Statement; Correction. Summary A Notice of Intent (NOI) was first published for this proposal in the Federal Regis more

TSU Graduate Oprah Winfrey Named 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 14 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news release: President Obama has named Oprah Winfrey, Tennessee State University graduate, media mogul, philanthropist and award-winning actress among those receiving this year's Presidential Medal of Freedom at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor presented to individuals who have made "especially meritorious" contributions to the securit more

Twin Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho issued the following news release: Brock Tyler Beutler, 23, of Twin Falls, Idaho, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court to a federal indictment charging him with one count of possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. According to court documents, officers with the Twin Falls Police Department found a handgun with an obliterated serial number in Beutle more

Two Guilford Women Sentenced to Federal Prison for Overseeing Gifting Tables Pyramid Scheme

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release: Deirdre M. Daly, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Phil Hall, Acting Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, announced that two Guilford women who oversaw a pyramid scheme known as "Gifting Tables" were sentenced today in Hartford federal court. Chief United States District Judge Alvin W. Thompson sentenced DONNA BELL more

Two Idaho Men Sentenced to Prison for Asbestos Violations

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho issued the following news release: Bradley Eberhart, 51, of Garden Valley, Idaho, and Douglas Greiner, 53, of Eagle, Idaho, were sentenced this week in federal court for violating the asbestos work practice standards of the Clean Air Act, announced Robert G. Dreher, Acting Assistant Attorney General for Environment and Natural Resources Division, and Wendy J. Olson, United States Attorney for the District of Idaho. U.S. D more

U.S. Ambassador Powell 'Pleased to be in Lucknow Again, The City of Nawabs'

NEW DELHI, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following news release: "Every time I come here I am impressed by how this historic city is home to some of the brightest young professionals who will shape the future of Lucknow and indeed India," said U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. Powell today in remarks to the Indian Institute of Management - Lucknow, where she spoke about economic cooperation, bilateral trade, and the challenge of creating jobs for young Indians and Americans. She encouraged th more

U.S. Attorney's Office Indicts Burke Co. Drug And Alcohol Treatment Center, Its Owner And Two Employees On False Claims Act Conspiracy And Bribery Charges

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina issued the following news release: A Burke County drug and alcohol treatment center, its owner and two of its employees have been indicted on False Claims Act conspiracy and bribery charges announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. The six-count indictment was returned by a federal grand jury sitting in Asheville on August 6, 2013. John A. Strong, Special Age more

U.S. English Opposes New Mexico Ruling on Non-English Speaking Juries

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. English issued the following news release: The New Mexico Supreme Court recently issued a ruling stating that non-English speaking citizens have the right to serve on juries. In doing so, New Mexico's Supreme Court is diminishing the fairness of its judicial system. If jurors cannot communicate in a common, shared language, the judicial process cannot rightly occur. While U.S. English has never been opposed to providing court translations, there need to be c more

U.S. Government Funds Primary School Gym Renovation in the Town of Sliven

SOFIA, Bulgaria, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following news release: The U.S. Embassy Senior Defense Official and Defense Attache, Colonel Ray Schultz; the Mayor of Sliven, Mr. Kolyo Milev; and the Chief of Joint Facilities Department, Bulgarian Ministry of Defense, Colonel Yavor Mateev will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a renovated gym at Panayot Hitov Primary School in the town of Sliven on August 15th. The U.S. Government, represented by the U.S. Embassy's Office of Defe more

U.S. Should Condition Egyptian Aid on Transition to Civilian-Led Government

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Human Rights First issued the following news release: The terrible violence in Cairo, reported to be spreading to other parts of Egypt, is an indication of the failure of U.S. policy to respond to the rapidly changing circumstances in Egypt and the broader Arab region, said Human Rights First today. The United States has been unable to use its influence in Cairo to prevent the escalation of violence by the military-backed interim government, which appears to have resul more

U.S. Travel Hails Chicago Airport's Commitment to Improving Entry Efficiency While Preserving High Standard for Security

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Travel Association issued the following news release: Speaking on Thursday at the unveiling of Chicago O'Hare International Airport's new Automated Passport Control capability, Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, praised the Chicago Department of Aviation and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for their collaboration in dramatically upgrading the security and efficiency of international passenger screening at O'Hare. "U.S. Trav more

Undervalued Primary Care Threatens Access to Health Care in the United States

LEAWOOD, Kan., Aug. 14 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians issued the following news release: Access to high quality, coordinated health care requires an adequate primary care workforce -- something the United States doesn't have as a result of the payment system for primary care services. Faced with a payment system that fails to recognize and pay for the complexity and intensity of modern primary medical care, medical students have turned away from primary care, opting instead for more

United States and Jordan Sign Loan Guarantee Agreement

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following news release: The United States today re-affirmed its strong commitment to the people of Jordan by signing a sovereign loan guarantee agreement with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The United States' guarantee makes it easier for the Government of Jordan to borrow money from international capital markets and provide critical services to its citizens as it enacts economic reforms while also hosting more than half a mi more

UofL Studying Adult Stem Cell Treatment for Peripheral Arterial Disease

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 14 -- University of Louisville issued the following news release: A network of cell therapy research centers established by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant at the University of Louisville is now enrolling patients in its first clinical trial - a Phase II study of a novel adult stem cell treatment for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The condition occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries and ultimately blocks blood flow to the legs. In 2012, Dr. Rober more

Upper Iowa University Earns 'Best Buy' Ranking for Online Psychology Bachelor's Program

FAYETTE, Iowa, Aug. 14 -- Upper Iowa University issued the following news release: Upper Iowa University's online psychology bachelor's program has been independently reviewed and ranked as a top "Best Buy" for students seeking a high quality, low-cost online degree in psychology by GetEducated.com. Upper Iowa ranked 31st among all competing online bachelor's degrees in psychology. "We are pleased that GetEducated.com continues to recognize the value of our UIU distance learning programs a more

USDA to Measure Small Grains Production

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's California Agricultural Statistics office issued the following news release: During the first two weeks of September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey the growers of small grains, including wheat, barley and oats. The results of this survey will provide an in-depth look into small grain production in the United States in 2013. "As part of the September Agricul more

White House Conducts Press Briefing, Aug. 14

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The White House issued the text of the following news briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney: MR. EARNEST: So before we get started, I do want to just read a statement about the violence overnight in Egypt: The United States strongly condemns the use of violence against protestors in Egypt. We extend our condolences to the families of those who have been killed and to the injured. We have repeatedly called on the Egyptian military and security forces to show restr more

White House Response to Romeike Petition: No Comment

PURCELLVILLE, Va., Aug. 13 -- The Home School Legal Defense Association issued the following news release: On August 12, 2013, the White House responded to the Home School Legal Defense Association's petition that a German homeschooling family, the Romeikes, be granted political asylum in the United States. Uwe and Hannelore Romeike fled their home country after being prosecuted for homeschooling, which is illegal in Germany. The White House response stated that, because the petition "request more

White House Study Shows Immigration Reform Would Boost GDP by $1.4 Trillion

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn. (4th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding a new White House reporthttp://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/our-broken-immigration-system-august-2013.pdf describing the economic benefit of providing a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. According to economists' estimates, providing earned citizenship for these more

Winthrop Insurance Advisor Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Investment Fraud Scheme

BOSTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release: A Winthrop man was sentenced late yesterday in federal court for his role in a $7 million fraud scheme that centered on steering clients into investments in "life settlements." United States District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton sentenced Joseph Gennaco, 68, of Winthrop and Jupiter, Fla., to 100 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release for 27 counts of ma more

Wyoming Couple Sentenced to a Total of 17 Years' Prison on Oxycodone Distribution and Money Laundering Charges

BECKLEY, W.Va., Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: A Wyoming County couple was sentenced to a total of 17 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and money laundering charges, announced U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin. Christopher Brooks, 36, was sentenced to ten years in prison. Brooks' co-defendant and wife Jennifer Brooks, 29, both of Glen Fork, Wyoming County, was sentenced to seven years in priso more

Young High-Tech Firms Outpace Private Sector Job Creation

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 14 -- The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation issued the following news release: High-tech startups are a key driver of job creation throughout the United States, according to research released today by technology policy coalition Engine and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Though they start lean, new high-tech companies grow rapidly in the early years, adding thousands of jobs along the way. In fact, high-tech startup job creation is so robust that it more than makes more

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