News published on Federal Newswire in August 2013

News from August 2013


What did Agriculture Department publish on Aug. 2?

The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published by Agriculture Department on Aug. 2

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published by Commerce Department on Aug. 2

The US Commerce Department published a six page rule on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Energy Department publish on Aug. 2?

The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes rule on Aug. 2

The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Aug. 2

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Hospice Nurse Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Tampering with Narcotic Pain Medication

News Release: Stealing Pain Medication Risked Pain Or Overdose For Those In End Of Life Care.


Sioux City Man Sentenced To Five Years For Receiving Child Pornography

News Release: A man who downloaded child pornography was sentenced Aug. 1, 2013, to five years in federal prison.


Camp, Baucus Convene Kitchen Counter Conversation on Tax Reform

News Release: Camp, Baucus Convene Kitchen Counter Conversation on Tax Reform.


Detroit One Collaboration Leads To Indictment Of Violent Drug Gang In Northwest Detroit

News Release: The collaboration of local, state, and federal law enforcement under the Detroit One program is beginning to show dividends with the investigation, indictment, and arrests of a violent, armed drug gang located in northwest Detroit, United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced.


Houston Man Ordered To Prison…Again For Second Wire Fraud Scheme

News Release: HOUSTON - Houstonian Nathaniel Chilo, aka Nathaniel O’Neil, 23, now convicted in two separate debt relief scams, has been sentenced to prison again, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today. Chilo entered a plea of guilty to wire fraud in relation to this case Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012.


Former Iowa City Resident Sentenced To 100 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine Base

News Release: DAVENPORT, IA - On Aug. 1, 2013, Jeffrey Goins, age 26, was sentenced by United States District Judge John A. Jarvey to 100 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute 280 grams or more of cocaine base, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. Goins was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release following the imprisonment, and to pay $100 towards the Crime Victims Fund.


Senate Confirms Thompson as U.S. Census Director

News Release: WASHINGTON- Today, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.) released the following statements after the full Senate confirmed the nomination of John H. Thompson as the next U.S. Census Bureau Director.


District Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison For 2011 Slaying in Northwest Washington

News Release: -Victim, 19, Was Shot Four Times in an Attempted Robbery-.


Conway Businessman Found Guilty This Week Of Filing False Tax Returns

News Release: Little Rock - Christopher R. Thyer, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Christopher A. Henry, Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation, Nashville Field Office, announced that on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, a federal jury found Richard C. Mathews of Conway guilty of five counts of filing false tax returns and one count of interfering with the due administration of justice.


Camp, Boustany Question IRS, FEC Communication

News Release: Washington, DC - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany Jr., M.D. (R-LA) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Principal Deputy Commissioner Daniel Werfel seeking the agency’s immediate attention and assistance in uncovering the...


Waterloo Man Sentenced To Over 21 Years For Distributing And Possessing Child Pornography

News Release: A man who distributed and possessed child pornography was sentenced July 31, 2013, to over twenty-one years in federal prison.


Madison Attorney Sentenced For Bankruptcy Fraud Scheme

News Release: Jackson, Miss - Michael E. Earwood, 61, an attorney from Madison, Mississippi, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for bankruptcy fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis, Acting U.S. Trustee Henry G. Hobbs, Jr. of Region 5, FBI Special Agent in Charge Daniel McMullen and Jon T. Rymer, Inspector General of the FDIC. Earwood was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $792,228.53.


Bullhead Man Charged With Domestic Assault By An Habitual Offender

News Release: United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Bullhead, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury.


Cedar Rapids Man Charged With Federal Child Pornography Offenses

News Release: Jason Smith, age 20, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been indicted on federal child pornography charges. The charges are contained in an Indictment unsealed July 26, 2013, in United States District Court in Cedar Rapids.