Following a number of public engagement efforts, NOAA Fisheries today announced it is denying the Georgia Aquarium’s request for a permit to import 18 beluga whales from Russia for public display in the United States. NOAA Fisheries based the decision on requirements of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2013 – President Barack Obama yesterday announced that Deborah Lee James is his choice to become the next Secretary of the Air Force.
A 60-year-old Jacksonville, Florida man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida late yesterday for wire fraud,conspiracy and attempted murder to 30 years in prison.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2013 – The Defense Department is still looking for ways to reduce the number of days its civilian employees are furloughed due to sequester, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter told members of the House Armed Services Committee today.