News published on Federal Newswire in April 2013

News from April 2013


In Midst of Deadly Outbreak, FDA Commissioner Acknowledges Missed Opportunities to Protect Public Health Highlighted in FDA’s Internal Documents

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), today held a hearing to examine the deadly meningitis outbreak, which has resulted in 53 lost lives and over 700 individuals sickened. With FDA internal documents revealing FDA had numerous opportunities...


Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation that Eliminates Obamacare Slush Fund, Prioritizes Funding for Vulnerable Americans, and Cuts the Deficit

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Health Subcommittee Chairman Joe Pitts (R-PA) and Vice Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), along with Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO), this week introduced the Helping Sick Americans Now Act (H.R. 1549), which would immediately help provide health care coverage to individuals with pre-existing...


News Release: The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a Harrisburg man faces at least 20 years and up to life imprisonment after his conviction last week on federal drug trafficking charges.


News Release: LAKE MEAD BOAT TOUR CONTRACT OPEN FOR BID.


Orange, Ohio, Man Pleaded Guilty To Overbilling Medicaid And Medicare By $2.5 Million

News Release: A man who lives in Orange, Ohio, admitted to overbilling Medicaid and Medicare by more than $2.5 million, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.


Chairman Royce Statement on Terrorist Attack at Boston Marathon

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon...


News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 “Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by this incident in Boston, especially the families and loved ones of the victims. Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies continue to respond and at the President’s direction, ...


USDA Proposes Simplified Application Process for Renewable Energy Funding

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 15, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a series of changes to make it easier for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to apply for renewable energy and energy efficiency funding. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the Department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy.


Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Transportation Secretary LaHood Renew Agreement to Promote Renewable Fuels in the Aviation Industry

News Release: Resolution with the FAA and Private-Sector Partners Will Continue the Work to Develop a Robust Aviation Biofuels Industry WASHINGTON, April 15, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is extending for five years its agreement to work with the Federal Aviation Administration ...


News Release: The Justice Department filed suit today asking the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida to permanently bar Osvaldo J. Diaz from preparing federal tax returns for others. The civil injunction suit alleges that Diaz prepares returns through Professional Accounting Services Inc. in Coral Gables, Fla.


News Release: The United States has asked a federal court in Charleston, S.C., to permanently bar Stacy Middleton of Charleston, and George Jenkins of Blythewood, S.C., from preparing federal income tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. According to the government complaint, Middleton and ...


News Release: Frederic Cilins, 50, a French citizen, has been arrested and accused of attempting to obstruct an ongoing investigation into whether a mining company paid bribes to win lucrative mining rights in the Republic of Guinea.


News Release: A federal inmate pleaded guilty today for the violent murder of a fellow inmate in Pennsylvania’s Allenwood Correctional Complex, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Peter J. Smith.


Federal Reserve Board invites comment on proposal to establish annual assessments

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday invited comment on a proposal to establish an annual assessment of bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies with $50 billion or greater in total consolidated assets and for nonbank financial companies designated by the Financial Stability Oversight Council for supervision by the Federal Reserve.


Agencies provide additional instructions for submission of some resolution plans

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board (Board) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on Monday announced the release of additional guidance, clarification and direction for the first group of institutions filing their resolutions plans pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act.


News Release: Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank Remarks at the International Economic Development Council One of the best parts about working at the Commerce Department over the past four years has been the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. I’m particularly appreciative of folks like all of you here today.


News Release: One of the best parts about working at the Commerce Department over the past four years has been the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. I’m particularly appreciative of folks like all of you here today.


The US Justice Department published a three page notice on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a five page notice on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.