Press Releases: Department Press Briefing – December 18, 2018
3:04 p.m. EST MR PALLADINO: Hello, everyone. Sorry we’re running a little later today. A couple for the top. I want to highlight today the […]
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Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali of Nepal
The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali of Nepal today in Washington. Secretary […]
Press Releases: Public Designation of Goran Radosavljevic Under Section 7031(c) of the FY 2018 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act
The Department is publicly designating Goran Radosavljevic of Serbia under Section 7031(c) of the FY 2018 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Act, […]
Press Releases: Sharara Oil Field in Libya
The United States continues to monitor the situation at the Sharara oil field and echoes the UN Support Mission for Libya’s call for the immediate […]
EOC Naturals Locating New Operations in Allendale County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – EOC Naturals today announced plans to locate a new, all-natural pet treat manufacturing facility in Allendale County. The development is projected to bring […]
Ascend Performance Materials Growing Greenwood County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations once again. To accommodate the company’s […]
Google, Facebook to pay more than $400k to Washington state in campaign finance cases
Both are in the top 10 largest campaign finance recoveries in Washington state history OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that Google will […]
Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Metropolitan Epifaniy
The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke on the phone with newly elected head of the Orthodox Church […]
Colorado Citizen and Conservation Groups Applaud Closure of Loophole Putting Students and Teachers at Risk from Oil and Gas Development
The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) today passed a rule that will require new oil and gas development to be set back 1,000 […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to help at-risk youth in Coffee, Dallas and Montgomery counties
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants to help at-risk youth and their families make positive behavioral changes to avoid the juvenile justice system. […]
NAACP Comments on the Release of Facebook’s Civil Rights Audit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2018 CONTACTS: [email protected] or Malik Russell: [email protected] Derrick Johnson, President of the NAACP, released the following statement on the release […]
FDIC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
FDIC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Company-Run Stress Testing Requirements for FDIC-supervised State Nonmember Banks and State Savings Associations The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen Statement on the Federal Commission on School Safety Comprehensive Resource Guide
“I am proud of the work of the Federal Commission on School Safety, which today offers a bold vision of secure and violence-free schools. This […]
Promotores: Building the Next Generation of Latino Leaders
Building the Next Generation of Latino Leaders By: Asheton Gilbertson Colorado’s Latino community—comprising about 21 percent of the state’s total population—is one of the largest […]
Governor LePage Files Motion to Extend in Lawsuit Over AG's Legal Authority
December 18, 2018 For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 18, 2018Contact: Julie Rabinowitz, Press Secretary, 207-287-2531 AUGUSTA — Governor Paul R. LePage has filed a motion […]
One Community Transformational Grant To Help Create National Center for Freedom at Fort Monroe
p align=”left”>NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Dec. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has awarded the […]
Threatened, Endangered and SINC Species Public Meetings Announced
PRATT – Every five years, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) staff review the state Endangered, Threatened and Species-in-need-of-conservation (SINC) lists. These lists […]
Vermont Files Motion In Effort To Protect ACA Insureds
CONTACT: Ben Battles, Solicitor General, Attorney General’s Office, 802-828-3171 17 Attorneys General File Motion to Clarify Friday’s Ruling on ACA and Allow an Immediate Appeal Attorney General […]
Press Releases: United States-Mexico Declaration of Principles on Economic Development and Cooperation in Southern Mexico and Central America
The United States and Mexico seek to continue modernizing our bilateral engagement to reflect changes in the world and to ensure our citizens directly benefit. […]
Press Releases: To Walk the Earth in Safety 17th Edition: U.S. Global Leadership in Landmine Clearance and Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United States is the world’s single largest financial supporter of efforts to address humanitarian hazards from landmines and unexploded ordnance in post-conflict countries and […]
Press Releases: The U.S. Strategy for Central America and Southern Mexico
The United States, in partnership with the government of Mexico, is committed to promoting a safer and more prosperous Central America by enhancing security, governance, […]
Press Releases: To Walk the Earth in Safety: New Report Showcases U.S. Global Leadership in Landmine Clearance and Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs has released the 17th Edition of To Walk […]
FDIC Board Approves 2019 Operating Budget
Media contact:LaJuan Williams- Young(202) [email protected] FDIC Board Approves 2019 Operating Budget The Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today approved a […]
Governor awards grants to help child abuse victims, guide wayward youth in Morgan County
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $ 140,715 to support services that help children involved in the criminal justice system in Morgan […]
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Jeff Shuren, M.D., Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, on new steps to promote innovations in medical devices that help advance patient safety
Spurring innovation of medical products so that patients can have access to safe, effective treatments that improve or save lives is a fundamental part of […]
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. on the FDA’s 2017 report on declining sales/distribution of antimicrobial drugs for food animals, a reflection of improved antimicrobial stewardship
Every year, at least two million Americans are sickened by serious infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens, such as MRSA. And, at least 23,000 people […]
MDC confirms invasive Emerald Ash Borer in six new Missouri counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Foresters with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) have confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in six new counties across […]
Press Releases: Deputy Secretary Sullivan's Meeting With Bosnia and Herzegovina Senior Leaders, Including Presidency Chairman Milorad Dodik and Presidency Members Sefik Dzaferovic, Zeljko Komsic
The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: On Monday in Sarajevo, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan urged Bosnia and Herzegovina’s three […]
Detroit casino revenues and gaming taxes reported for November 2018
MI News Wire Detroit casino revenues and gaming taxes reported for November 2018 Contact: Mary Kay Bean 313-456-1344 Detroit, Dec. 18, 2018 – The three Detroit […]
First Day Hikes at West Virginia state parks in 2019 – Resolve to get outdoors
WV DNR News Release 5 L E G E N D1 – General News2 – Hunting News3 – Fishing News4 – Law Enforcement News5 – […]
New August A. Busch Shooting Range in Defiance hosts over 44,000 visitors during its first year
DEFIANCE, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) August A. Busch Shooting Range opened to the public at the end of October last year. Looking at […]
MDC offers free holiday activities in the Kansas City area
Kansas City, Mo. – Heading outdoors and getting in touch with nature are ways to enjoy the time in between the actual holiday days. The […]
MDC crowns state champion American sycamore tree in Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently crowned a new state champion American sycamore tree in Hannibal. MDC Forester David Vance presented the […]
The Oklahoman | Editorial | Strides being made on untested Oklahoma rape kits
Strides being made on untested Oklahoma rape kits By The Oklahoman Editorial Board | Published: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 FOR those who have been victims of […]
Drugs and Violence Result in 170 Month Federal Sentence for West Columbia Man
Columbia, South Carolina —- United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that Bradley Apollos Thompson, a/k/a “Kuntry,” age 28, of West Columbia, South Carolina, […]
Nigerian Ringleader of International Investment Scam Charged with Fraud, Money Laundering and Identity Theft
HOUSTON – A Nigerian national was charged in court documents unsealed today for his role as the alleged ringleader of an international advance-fee scheme. The […]
Brooklyn Man Sentenced For Scaming Lowe's Out Of Millions Of Dollars And Failing To File Income Tax Returns
CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Kenneth Cassidy, 52, of Brooklyn, NY, who was […]
Citizen of Honduras Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering U.S. after Being Deported
John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ERICK SANABRIA-HERNANDES, 34, a citizen of Honduras last residing in Stamford, was […]
24 Arrested on Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges in Myrtle Beach and Horry County – FBI Seeks Information on 3 Remaining Fugitives
Conway, South Carolina — United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today during a press conference at the Horry County Police Department that a 46-count […]
New VIDEO: Trafficker with Massive Network Leads Law Enforcement on Wild Car Chase
Newly-released dash cam video shows the moment a drug trafficker with a distribution network worth hundreds of thousands of dollars fled the scene of an […]